Astronomy programs for high schoolers.

All astronomy programs

1. CU Science Discovery

   Aerospace

   Students explore aerospace engineering, satellite operations, space science and related technologies through hands-on activities and visits to CU facilities such as LASP and Fiske Planetarium.

   📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12

   Moderate
2. Cosmosphere

   Arts and SpaceCrafts

   Students combine astronomy, engineering, science, and visual creativity through a residential series of space-inspired art and STEAM projects.

   📍 KS🎓 Grades 9–12

   Moderate
3. University of Arizona Sky School

   Astrobiology Summer Camp

   Students spend five days at Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter studying extreme-life environments, planetary habitability, exoplanets, the search for extraterrestrial life, and ethical questions surrounding deep-space exploration with university scientists.

   📍 AZ🎓 Grades 9–12

   Highly Selective
4. Missouri University of Science and Technology

   Bio Space Academy

   Combines biological experimentation, rocket/space systems and laboratory activities around the challenges of life and research in space.

   📍 MO🎓 Grades 9–12

   Moderate
5. North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium

   Build the Moon Challenge

   Teams design lunar-regolith concrete mixtures while applying aerospace engineering, materials science, prototyping and experimental design.

   📍 ND🎓 Grades 9–12

   Selective
6. Montana Learning Center

   Camp Explore the Universe

   Five-day overnight astronomy program using advanced telescopes and cameras to observe planets, galaxies, nebulae and the Sun and to process astronomical images.

   📍 MT🎓 Grades 9–12

   Moderate
7. Delaware Museum of Nature & Science

   Delaware Teen Science Café

   Free teen-only science events featuring local STEM experts, hands-on activities, collaborative discussion and topics ranging from astronomy to biology.

   📍 DE🎓 Grades 9–12

   Selective

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