Overview
Resonance is an immersive, project driven camp that blends practical workshops, guided observations, and expert interaction to spark curiosity about the universe. Each day pairs short, focused lessons with meaningful hands on activities so learners build skills, confidence, and a lasting appreciation for science.
Highlights
- Interactive workshops and maker projects
Build simple instruments, construct scale models, and work with tools and materials under guided supervision. - Guided night sky sessions
Observe planets, stars, and deep sky objects through telescopes and learn practical sky reading techniques. - Citizen science mini project
Contribute to a real science activity during the camp and take your project forward after the program ends. - Take home kit
Every participant receives a curated kit to continue experiments and observations at home. - Guest scientist session
Meet a working scientist, learn about their work, and discover pathways into science careers.
Program at a glance
Day 1: Foundations of positional astronomy
Morning: Introduction to astronomy, celestial motions, and constellation basics. Afternoon: Stellarium workshop and build a sundial.
Day 2: The Sun and solar observation
Morning: Solar physics essentials and sunspot science. Afternoon: Safe solar observation techniques and projection experiments.
Day 3: The Moon and our planetary neighborhood
Morning: Lunar phases, mapping craters, and mission highlights. Afternoon: Scale model of the solar system and planetary comparisons.
Day 4: Stars, life cycles, and galaxies
Morning: How stars form and evolve, Hertzsprung Russell activity. Afternoon: Galaxy types, cosmic distances, and a creative deep space art project.
Day 5: Space exploration and mini project showcase
Morning: Recent missions, citizen science opportunities, and project work. Afternoon: Project presentations, feedback from the guest scientist, and closing recognition.
Learning outcomes
Participants will finish the camp able to:
- Identify common constellations and major celestial events.
- Use basic astronomical software and observational tools.
- Build and document a small science project suitable for further development.
- Understand the scientific method and how professional research is communicated.
Safety: All activities are supervised by trained instructors; protective equipment provided for observational sessions.