High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Camp (for campers entering grades 10-12)

Dates: August 5-8 and 12-14 (launch day is tentatively scheduled for August 12th or 13th, depending on weather)

Hours

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except for launch day, which we anticipate will run from 7 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m.)

The Science Dome is excited to host a brand-new space camp designed for older students! High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Camp is a project-based camp in which students will have 7 days to construct, test, launch, and analyze data from their very own HAB. This camp includes a one-day trip to Central Washington University, where students will launch and retrieve the HAB. This is a great opportunity to learn useful skills and see your project reach the edge of space!

Cost

Free! HAB Camp is supported by the Washington NASA Space Grant Consortium, the Pierce College Science Dome, and Pierce College Student Achievement Support Services (SASS). Lunches are included, but please bring a water bottle.

HAB Camp requires an application and selection is competitive. The application window has now closed and we are no longer accepting applications for 2024.

Space Exploration Camp

A one day space camp on space exploration, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Solar System Camp

A one day space camp on the Solar System, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Stars and Nebulae Camp

A one day space camp on stars and nebulae, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor  including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

Ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 9 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 8:30 and 9 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

For the stars and nebulae camp, we are asking each camper to bring a white T-shirt to tie dye.  If you do not have a white T-shirt, you can purchase one for $6 at registration or when you arrive at camp.

COST: $65 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Engineering Camp

A one-day space camp on engineering, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Rockets Camp

A one-day space camp on rockets, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Space Exploration Camp

A one-day space camp on Space Exploration, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.

Life in the Universe Camp

A one-day space camp on Life in the Universe, including numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome.  

For campers entering grades 6-9

Activities designed to engage learning through observation, reasoning, and hands-on experience.

Camp Hours: 11:30AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11:00 and 11:30 AM, and picked up any time between 4:30 and 5 PM, with supervised care at those times.

Camp takes place at Pierce College Ft. Steilacoom, located at 9401 Farwest Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98498. Our home base will be the Science Dome, in the Rainier Building room 263.

COST: $45 per child, snacks provided. Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle. Some scholarships are available.  To apply for a scholarship or nominate a child for a scholarship please fill out this application.