Reach for the Stars Information

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This summer, join us as we explore the universe, delve into the world of flying monsters, engage in aeronautical engineering, and learn how to operate a state-of-the-art digital planetarium!

Reach for the Stars in the GLENFIELD PLANETARIUM
Open to campers entering grades 3 -7 in September 2019!

5 full days of astronomical fun!

Monday
Take a tour of the universe with the Glenfield Planetarium Navigators
Learn about exoplanets
Develop your own alien species
Start your training as a Glenfield Planetarium Navigator

Tuesday
Discover the world of pterosaurs as we watch our
Full Dome movie “Flying Monsters”
Create a pterosaur evolution mobile
Excavate and document a pterosaur dig site
Continue your Navigator training

Wednesday
Delve into the history and folklore of human flight by viewing “Dream to Fly”
Fabricate paper lanterns and kites
Design, construct, test, and modify a glider
More Navigator training

Thursday
Investigate satellite technology as you watch “To Space and Back”
Design and build your own “wired” satellite model
Work together to construct modules of a model of the International Space Station
Even more Navigator training

Friday
Develop your own portion of a show in the Glenfield Planetarium
Perfect your Navigator skills
Run a show in the Glenfield Planetarium for an audience made up of your friends and family!

Camp Location:
The Glenfield Planetarium
Glenfield Middle School
25 Maple Avenue
Montclair, NJ 07042

Hours of Operation:
Full Day
9 – 12 am: morning session
12 – 1: lunch / free time
1 – 3 pm: afternoon session

Weeks of Operation:
Please select one
Week 1: Closed  July 1st - July 5th
Week 2: July 8th - July 12th
Week 3: Closed July 22nd - July 26th
Week 4: Closed August 5th - 9th

Cost of Camp:
$250.00
per week

Register online: www.myschoolbucks.com
MFEE scholarships available
No refunds after June 3, 2019

Camp Directors:
Delia Maloy Furer
[email protected]
phone: (862) 226 – 3351
Emma Tami
[email protected]
phone: (973) 955-9501


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