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Jr. Space Camp - Stars & Nebulae

Stars & Nebulae

A one-day space camp about Stars & Nebulae, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about star formation, nuclear fusion, and nebulae. Please note: we will be tie-dying at camp, so please be sure to either add on a white t-shirt to your purchase, or bring your own white t-shirt to camp. Please also make sure your child is wearing clothing that won't be ruined by errant dye!

For ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities are 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.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025   9:00 AM
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Thursday, July 17, 2025   9:00 AM
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025   9:00 AM
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Jr. Space Camp - Engineering

Engineering

A one-day space camp about Engineering, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about how scientists use the design-build-test system, building and testing bottle rockets and parachutes, and a fun Moon Escape Room!

For ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities are 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.

Thursday, July 10, 2025   9:00 AM
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Tuesday, July 22, 2025   9:00 AM
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Thursday, August 14, 2025   9:00 AM
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Jr. Space Camp - Astrogeology

Astrogeology

A one-day space camp about Astrogeology, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about different rock types, how planetary geologists study and map planetary bodies, and how to classify meteorites.

For ages 6-8 and 9-11

Activities are 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.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025   9:00 AM
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Thursday, July 24, 2025   9:00 AM
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Tuesday, August 19, 2025   9:00 AM
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Space Camp - Astrogeology

Astrogeology

A one-day space camp about Astrogeology, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about different rock types, how planetary geologists study and map planetary bodies, and remote sensing.

For ages 12-14

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

Camp Hours: 11:30 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11 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, snack 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.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Engineering

Engineering

A one-day space camp about Engineering, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about circuits, rockets, and the design-build-test system.

For ages 12-14

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

Camp Hours: 11:30 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11 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, snack 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.

Thursday, July 31, 2025   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Stars & Nebulae

Stars & Nebulae

A one-day space camp about Stars & Nebulae, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about stars, nebulae, and solar shield engineering. Please note: we will be making bleach-dyed nebula shirts at camp so your child will need a plain black t-shirt. You can purchase a black t-shirt as an add-on, or you may bring your own black t-shirt to camp.

For ages 12-14

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

Camp Hours: 11:30 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11 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, snack 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.

Thursday, August 7, 2025   11:30 AM
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Space Camp - Life in the Universe

Life in the Universe

A one-day space camp about Life in the Universe, with numerous hands-on activities both indoor and outdoor, including some special time in the Pierce College Science Dome. Activities will focus on learning more about DNA, astrobiology, and searching for life across the universe.

For ages 12-14

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

Camp Hours: 11:30 AM—4:30PM . Participants can be dropped off any time between 11 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, snack 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.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025   11:30 AM-4:30 PM
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