Space Camp!
- March 23 · 7:00 PM
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Back by popular demand: another Space Camp together with Chalkle!
What we are doing
We're camping overnight beside the beach in Paekakariki on the Kapiti Coast! Think bonfires, rocket launches and learning astronomical amounts about space, night photography, rocket science, astrology, the solar system, astronomy and how stars work. Plus: telescopes, cameras and much, much more!
The event will be held in multiple locations around the park so come excited and prepared for space travel between class locations.
This event is the prequel to an adventurous experiment which will involve launching a weather balloon with mini space experiments into the outer atmosphere and retrieving the results. Only people who have attended space camp will will be able to attend.
Evening activities:
- Astronomy
- How stars work
- Telescopes
- Stars Trails - time lapse photography
After the classes there will be the possibility to join an adventurous mission space themed proportions through Queen Elizabeth Park.
Daytime activities
- Rockets
- Mars rovers
- Solar System (using sun glasses!)
- Splashdown! (launch and landing techniques; design your own parachute and crash cages)
- Astrology (to be confirmed)
Difficulty
1/10 - complete beginners welcomed - all you need is a passion for space!
Presenters will include:
Becky Bateman (Astronomy)
Becky is a presenter and educator at Carter Observatory.
Elf Eldridge (How stars work, Rocket science)
Elf is a space pirate who works at the Carter Observatory, and a PhD student at the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology where he researches nanopore technology.
Brenton Hodgson (Time lapse photography)
Brenton is an expert in marine biology. He has a passion for learning new things and loves sharing his knowledge with others!
(More presenters and topics to be announced soon!)
What to bring
WARM CLOTHES - you will be outside so make sure you are dressed warm
TENT - if you do not have tent you can request one on the event page. This is your own responsibility
SLEEPING BAG and everything you need to stay the night
BREAKFAST - we will not be providing any food
NO ALCOHOL - Please note this is a non-alcohol event due to our fire permit and rockets
RED TORCH (or red cellophane taped over a normal torch) - if you have one, as it helps read star maps better
TELESCOPE & CAMERA - if you have one
PEN AND PAPER - to catch all the great ideas and information
2L PLASTIC BOTTLE - to make your own water rocket
Did you come to the last space camp?
you're welcome to attend again -- we've got lots of new topics!
Where will we meet
Paekakariki Holiday Park (http://www.paekakarikiholidaypark.co.nz/) will be hosting us for the weekend.
Evening activities will kick off after 7pm so you can set up your tent while it is still light. You may wish to bring food to eat dinner beforehand, there is a BBQ at the Holiday park.
We will be finished by 2pm on Sunday.
Cost $25
How to reserve your spot
RSVP and
deposit $25 into Chalkle's Kiwibank account:
#38-9012-0815531-00
Details to include: Space Camp - Your name
DISCLAIMER
Whilst every possible assistance will be offered, Adventure Wellington Trust, the Trustees, Event Organisers/hosts and members cannot be held responsible for any accident, injuries or losses sustained leading up to, during, or after an event.
NO SHOW POLICY
If you no show or cancel after 7pm the night before this event you will have a 'no show' recorded against your name. No shows can lead to you having to leave the group. Please read our Group Rules here http://www.adventurewellington.co.nz/pages/No_Show_Link_for_Members/
REMOTE LOCATION
This event is out of town. It's your own responsibility to sort out transportation. If you need a lift you can post a comment below this event page to see if other attendees have free spots in their car. If you can offer lifts please also post a comment.
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Raffaella Finaurini
I enjoyed the camp very much,all the activities were fun and informative at the same time,thank you to all the staff and to all the kind people who helped me to be there,I really appreciated
March 24
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Karen Fisher
I had a great time!! The activities were fun and I learnt some really cool things!!! Thanks for putting on such an awesome event!!!!
March 24
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Sigurd Magnusson
Daughter Ella and I had a great time. Really enjoyed the activities, hasn't done most of them before. Great friendly atmosphere, and lucky with the weather too. Glad I could try out my telescope too. Thanks for arranging such a cool event!
March 24
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Raffaella Finaurini
Hi Yorleen thank you it would be very kind of you...do you also have place in your tent?
March 18
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Yorleen Cameron
Because you weren't able to come I came out earlier around 12:30. Sorry can anybody help Raffella?
March 23
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Silvia
Hi! See you all soon! Just a reminder to bring your own food and a tent! If you get lost you can call Leticia: [masked]
March 23
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Brenton Hodgson
Hey all! For the time lapse photography, please read your camera's manual before tomorrow if you can - you will need to know how to set the exposure / shutter duration to manual (or at the very least the duration to manual). The more you know about its manual operation, the more you will be able to do.
If you have a tripod and/or some way of triggering multiple exposures with minimal camera shake, such as a shutter release cable, remote control or intervalometer, please bring it. We'll have some spare tripods, some interesting light sources and other bits and pieces - but if you don't have these things, don't stress - we can work through the techniques and all get something from the sessions regardless of your gear level or experience.
March 22
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Riaan Prinsloo
I'm looking for a spot in a tent too, if poss. I am going to be driving up there, so will have room in my car for 3 people... I'm leaving from Lower Hutt side, but don't mind picking people up if you need it...
March 19
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Raffaella Finaurini
Hi,is there any bus or train to get to paekakariki?If not is there anyone who can give me a lift?I live in Thorndon
March 12
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Silvia
yes there is a train to Paekakariki station, and if you are on the one that arrives at 6.42 and let us know we can pick you up. Or you can try and arrange a ride by posting here and seeing if anyone can give you a lift.
March 13
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Silvia
Yes it will be. We are still finalising the postponement date. But full refunds will be given if postponed.
March 7
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Silvia
Hi Caroline - yes that would be fine. You could also independently book a cabin at the Holiday Park if you wish
March 6
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Conny van Setten
sounds really nice but will be in AKL that weekend...... hopefully next time better!
March 6
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Kaite Moore
I would love to come to this but i am doing the wellington relay for life that weekend! Is there going to be another one sometime soon? I hope everyone has a great time!
March 6
So this one is not children focused - but kids are more than welcome to come, though it will go late into the night.53 attended
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