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Space Science Camp at Mission Viejo Library

Thank you for your interest in Space Science Camp at Mission Viejo Library from July 17 through July 20!

This program is free and open to students ages 10-14. Registration is limited. Priority registration will be given to students who commit to all four days. Separate registration is required for each child. Parents/caregivers will have the option to stay onsite with their child. However, students will be expected to participate together in groups with other students throughout the day as part of the learning experience.

Space Science Camp will cover four days of fun-filled scientific exploration. Each day will consist of videos, lessons, hands-on activities, teambuilding, snacks, and fun! 

  • Monday, 7/17 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Saddleback Room at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo (across the parking lot from the library)
    • The Solar System- learn about how the solar system works and about the role of the sun. How far are other planets from earth? How hot is the sun's surface? Why is the moon important to life on earth?
  • Tuesday, 7/18 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo (across the parking lot from the library)
    • Light in the Universe- learn about how light works. What kinds of light is invisible to the human eye? How do prisms work? What effect does light have on different materials?
  • Wednesday, 7/19 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo (across the parking lot from the library)
    • Atmospheric Science- learn about earth's atmosphere and how it makes the earth unique. What is an atmosphere? Why do only some planets have one? How are clouds formed? 
  • Thursday, 7/20 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in the Council Chamber at 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo (across the parking lot from the library)
    • Looking at the Universe- learn about how we view the universe and things we've learned in the past few years from a NASA Ambassador during a virtual visit. What is the James Webb telescope and what is it telling us? How do telescopes work? 

Space Science camp is made possible through the support of NASA, SciGirls, PBS Twin Cities, and Starnet Libraries. The "NASA Inspires Futures of Tomorrow's Youth" (NIFTY) project goal is to connect NASA STEM role models with youth-serving STEM programs for underrepresented youth (ages 9-14), with a critical focus on girls and other historically excluded genders in STEM, which includes cis girls, trans youth, gender non-conforming, and/or non-binary youth, youth of color, and their families.