Have a blast blasting off on a voyage full of imagination, creation and fun.
What you'll do
Have a blast blasting off on a weeklong voyage into space! Craft the gear you need to explore your outer-space surroundings and launch your imagination into the stratosphere with one small space walk—and one awesome fort—for kid kind.
Start by embellishing your own telescope to search the skies for the perfect destination. Draw a rocket ship to take you there, learning what elements your spacecraft needs to fly and firing up your imagination to climb in and take off. Suit up for adventure with an astronaut-worthy helmet and be visionary to make your design one-of-a-kind. Be courageous as you venture out for a space walk, finding new ways to bounce, bop and boogie in zero gravity. Then settle into your own little corner of the galaxy by working with your fellow voyagers to design a roomy, cozy space fort.
- Monday: Study the Stars
- Tuesday: Blast Off!
- Wednesday: Space Helmet
- Thursday: Space Walk
- Friday: Space Fort
Note:
This weeklong class is more than just imagination-igniting activities—it’s an immersive experience full of delightful details, including interactive games, song, snacks (see Materials, below) and dress-up days designed to build community, bolster confidence and deliver loads of camp-away-from-camp fun.
What you'll need
Materials
- 1 paper towel roll
- 1 set of coloring tools
- 2-5 sheets of standard-size paper
- 1 paper plate
- 1 blanket or towel
- 1 flashlight
- Optional: Additional art supplies
- Snack: Please have a snack and drink ready for your child approximately 30 minutes into class.
- See your welcome email after you enroll for a more detailed material lists broken out by day.
Technology
- Computer or tablet with speaker and camera
- Internet access
- Zoom application installed
- Signed in with your child’s name
- Unmuted (the instructor will manage class muting/unmuting)
What you'll take away
- Practice noticing the features that make rockets and space helmets work
- The skills to be visionary and turn your ideas into reality
- The skills to be courageous and try new things
- A telescope for stargazing, an imagination-powered rocket and a custom space helmet
Join the community
The last step in the Galileo Innovator’s Process is share. Great learning can come from sharing successes and failures—to solidify your own experience as an innovator and to inspire others.
ELL
Some bilingual staff & support for multilingual families.
Special Needs
Support for Students with Special Needs (Oakland Camp Director has a Masters in Special Education).
Deals
Yes. Every year, we award thousands of weeks of specially priced camp through our financial assistance program. Apply on our Financial Assistance page. Scholarships available.