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Summer Space Academy at Clark Planetarium

Spots are going fast! Clark Planetarium's Summer Space Academy is your child's launchpad to an unforgettable summer. These full- and half-day camps run from June through August and are packed with hands-on experiments, interactive lessons, and out-of-this-world fun.

Whether your child dreams of being an astronaut, a scientist, or just loves to explore, our camps keep kids curious, active, and learning all summer long. From space missions to science challenges, every day is a new adventure.

Our programs are designed to be both educational and affordable, making it easier than ever to spark a lifelong love of STEM in a fun, supportive environment.

Sign up below and blast off into a summer they'll never forget!

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Clark Planetarium's Summer Space Academy

Asteroid Quest: Unlocking Bennu's Secrets (Grades 2-3)
June 1st - June 4th (M-Th)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$320

Get ready to explore one of the most exciting space investigations ever! In this 4-day adventure, campers will dive into NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission and uncover the mysteries of the asteroid Bennu. Through hands-on activities, creative challenges, and immersive space shows, young explorers will discover how scientists study asteroids to learn about the origins of our solar system. By the end of camp, they'll have followed the journey from spacecraft launch to sample return, unlocking the secrets hidden inside this incredible space rock!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/asteroid-quest-unlocking-bennus-secrets-tickets-1981332023418?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

Journey to the Center of the Earth (Grades K-1)
June 5th (F)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$80

Join us on a Journey to the Center of the Earth, from the clouds above to the Earth's deep core. This single day camp will explore the science behind weather, the rock cycle, earthquakes, and hot lava! Campers will learn about these processes through conducting experiments, engineering challenges, and interactive games! Your child will walk away knowing more about the Earth both above and beneath their feet.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-tickets-1981361563774?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Space Station Clark (Grades K-1)
June 8th - June 11th (M-Th)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$160

Have you ever wondered what it'd be like to live and work aboard the International Space Station? Step into the boots of an astronaut as we work together to complete a successful space mission! You'll have the chance to try astronaut food, learn about the real science experiments happening in space, and build your own rocket and landing capsule to safely carry out your mission. In this 4-day adventure, we'll engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math challenges that bring space exploration to life.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/space-station-clark-tickets-1981361900782?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Wild Space (Grades 4-5)
June 15th - June 18th (M-Th)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$320

Saddle up and set your course for a wild adventure! In this 4-day camp, explorers will journey into the realm of cosmic cowboys and daring space pirates. Campers will travel from planet to planet on a quest to secure their treasure, earning space credits as they explore strange worlds, solve challenges, and outsmart the dangers of the galaxy. Through hands-on challenges and creative missions, they'll learn what it takes to survive-and thrive-in the most untamed areas of space.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-space-tickets-1981362497567?aff=oddtdtcreator

Undercover Aliens (Grades 2-3)
June 22nd - June 25th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$320

Calling all secret agents from beyond our solar system! In this 4-day adventure, campers will become undercover alien spies on a top-secret mission. Working together in teams, they'll follow clues, crack codes, and use science skills to solve a mysterious case that spans planets and galaxies. Through hands-on activities, and out-of-this-world challenges, young agents will learn how observation, teamwork, and curiosity help uncover the unknown. The truth is out there… and it's up to our undercover aliens to find it!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/undercover-aliens-tickets-1981362690143?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Icky Sticky Science (Grades 2-3)
June 26th (F)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$80

Get ready to make a mess! Become a scientist and roll up your sleeves for some truly hands-on experiments where learning and doing are one and the same. In this single-day extravaganza, you'll make your own comet, discover the chemistry and physics behind slime, investigate Earth's creepy crawlies under a microscope, and more! It's sure to be a day filled with gooey, messy, educational fun!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/icky-sticky-science-tickets-1981363336075?aff=oddtdtcreator

Maker Space (Grades K-1)
June 29th - July 2nd (M-Th)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$160

Take your creativity on a journey through the cosmos! Campers will create, explore, tinker, and imagine through a variety of projects from junk bots to nebula spin art that engage curiosity and learning. They'll use the wonders of the universe as their inspiration to explore the connections between art and engineering - and discover that mistakes are just one step in the journey to new discoveries.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/maker-space-tickets-1981447453673?aff=oddtdtcreator

Artemis II: Journey Around the Moon (Grades 4-5)
July 10th (F)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$80

Get ready to follow the path of the next great adventure in space! In this single-day camp, campers will explore NASA's Artemis II mission-the historic journey around the Moon that brings humans one step closer to returning to the lunar surface. Through NASA-inspired activities and challenges, campers will discover how today's engineers, scientists, and astronauts prepare for missions happening right now. Along the way, they'll build the skills and curiosity needed to become the future explorers who will shape the next era of space travel.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artemis-ii-journey-around-the-moon-tickets-1981447513853?aff=oddtdtcreator

Starlab: Spaceflight Expedition (Grades 6-8)
July 13th - July 16th
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$320

Step into the role of an astronaut and join your crew for 4-days of spaceflight training and discovery. Campers rotate through hands-on mission stations inspired by real NASA astronaut training and International Space Station experiments, testing strength, problem-solving, teamwork, and scientific observation. Each day feels like a mission as students log data, solve challenges, and experience what it truly takes to live and work in space.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/starlab-spaceflight-expedition-tickets-1981447581054?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mission: Interstellar (Grades 6-8)
July 17th (F)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$80

Earth is just the beginning. In Mission: Interstellar, campers become space mission designers preparing for humanity's journey beyond our Solar System. Students will explore habitable worlds, learn how stars are born and die, and design their own missions to distant planets while using astronomy to guide their decisions.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mission-interstellar-tickets-1981447637222?aff=oddtdtcreator

LEGO® Space Quest (Grades 4-5)
July 20th - July 23rd (M-Th)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$320

Join a mission team and set course for an asteroid adventure through robotics. In this LEGO® camp, students design, build, and program robots to complete space missions inspired by real NASA asteroid explorers. Campers work together to test ideas, solve challenges, and improve their designs while logging their progress like true space engineers on a mission beyond Earth.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lego-space-quest-tickets-1981448078542?aff=oddtdtcreator

Universe Unraveled (Grades K-1)
July 27th - July 30th (M-Th)
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$160

Discover the secrets of the universe - from the mysteries of a black hole to the chemistry of the cosmos. This 4-day camp invites campers to join us on a journey to the furthest reaches of the universe, where we'll uncover the stunning science behind galaxies, nebulae, exoplanets, and more. Campers will engage in hands-on STEAM learning through experiments, engineering challenges, art, and play. Whether your child is already a space nerd or just starting out, they're sure to have a blast!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/universe-unraveled-tickets-1981448201911?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friends of Pluto (Grades 2-3)
August 7th (F)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$80

Calling all Pluto fans! If you've ever felt sad that Pluto was reclassified from a planet to a dwarf planet, this camp is for you. In this single-day adventure, campers will celebrate everything that makes dwarf planets special. Through hands-on activities about Pluto's icy surface to creative projects about its tiny moons, you'll discover why Pluto still captures the hearts of people everywhere.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-pluto-tickets-1981448366403?aff=oddtdtcreator

Partner Summer Camps

Future Scientists Camp (Grades K-1)
Partner camp with Discovery Gateway Children's Museum
June 6th - June 8th OR July 27th - July 31st
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM


Blast off into a week of discovery! Future Scientists introduces young campers to the amazing world of science through hands-on exploration, playful experiments, and movement-based activities designed just for early learners. From digging into Geology and bubbling through Chemistry, to discovering Biology, blasting into Astronomy, and zooming through Physics, each day is packed with exciting exploration. In partnership with Clark Planetarium, campers will split their day between two exciting learning spaces, spending part of the day at each museum for double the hands-on fun. This camp sparks curiosity and helps young learners see themselves as scientists.

https://www.discoverygateway.org/programs/summercamps/

Into the Depths (Grades 2-3)
Partner camp with Natural History Museum of Utah
July 6th - July 9th
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Otherworldly explorers unite! Into the Depths invites 2nd-3rd graders on an exciting journey into the ocean's hidden world. Monday and Tuesday will be spent at the Planetarium, exploring why scientists believe some moons and planets may hide vast oceans beneath their surfaces. Campers will learn how astronauts train underwater to prepare for life in space and compare the challenges of deep-ocean exploration to traveling beyond our planet. Through interactive demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on activities, students will begin to see how space and the ocean are connected as extreme environments. While at NHMU on Thursday and Friday, campers will travel from sunlit surface waters down into the dark, mysterious deep sea, discovering how animals survive extreme pressure, cold, and darkness. Through hands-on activities, creative projects, and light exploration, students will investigate ocean life, deep-sea adaptations, and the tools scientists use to explore places humans can't easily reach. This camp sparks curiosity and imagination while helping kids understand just how unique Earth is.

https://nhmu.utah.edu/programs/summer-camp

Extreme Frontiers (Grades 4-5)
Partner camp with Natural History Museum of Utah
July 6th - July 9th
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Extreme Frontiers challenges 4th–5th graders to explore some of Earth’s most extreme and hidden environments. Monday and Tuesday, while at NHMU, campers will investigate the ocean’s depths, from sunlit surface waters to the pitch-black deep sea, analyzing how organisms survive and adapt in the intense pressure, near-freezing temperatures, and complete darkness. Through hands-on experiments, model-building, and two immersive days at NHMU, students will connect to parts of earth that very few have travelled. Wednesday and Thursday at the Planetarium, campers will expand their exploration beyond Earth by examining extreme environments throughout the solar system. Students will investigate ocean worlds such as Europa and Enceladus, compare space conditions to the deep sea, and learn why astronauts train underwater to prepare for the physical and mental challenges of spaceflight. Through simulations, experiments, and interactive activities, campers will discover how studying Earth’s extremes helps scientists search for life beyond our planet.

https://nhmu.utah.edu/programs/summer-camp

Plants and Planets (Grades 5-6)
Partner camp with Wasatch Community Gardens
June 29th - July 2nd
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Calling all future astronauts: pack your enthusiasm and imagination, we're headed to space! Join us for an out of this world summer camp in partnership with Clark Planetarium this summer. Participants will spend mornings at Wasatch Community Gardens learning about photosynthesis, building solar ovens, and growing plants in planetary conditions, while afternoons will be full of immersive outer space experiences at Clark Planetarium. In addition to expert presentations and in-depth shows, participants will learn about planets beyond our Solar System, extract DNA, and investigate the role of plants in human missions to the Moon and beyond.
https://wasatchgardens.org/youth/2025-summer-camps