Adventure Wellington

Space Camp!

December 14, 2012 · 7:00 PM
Paekakariki Holiday Park

Welcome to Space Camp!

During this overnight Paekakariki event, you'll learn astronomical amounts about space, astronauts, Mars, night photography, rocket science, astrology, star navigation, astronomy and astrophysics -- while camping by the beach and surrounded by bonfires, rocket launches, telescopes, cameras and much, much more!

This event will include active space simulations and exercises, and space-themed educational classes.

The camp will include the following subjects:

Aliens

Astronomy

Astrophysics

Astronauts

Mars

Navigation

Photography

Rockets

Satellites
- pongsats

Space Rovers

Difficulty level:

1/10 - complete beginners welcomed - all you need is a passion for space!

Cost: $20 - campground fee included

Account Name: Adventure Wellington Trust (Kiwibank)
Account #: 38-9012-0322630-00
Reference: 77378222 > Your name > SpaceCamp

Experts in attendance will include:

Becky Bateman (Astronomy)

Becky is a presenter and educator at Carter Observatory.

Elf Eldridge (Astrophysics, 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.

Haritina Mogosanu (KiwiMars)

Haritina is deputy head of Kiwispace and the closest thing New Zealand has to an astronaut.

Haritina will discuss her recent mission to the wilds of Utah in April 2012 where she and three other intrepid Kiwinauts simulated a landing on the surface of the red planet, Mars. For 2 weeks they lived in "The Hab", ate and explored as if they were marooned on this desert rock (above). Hari will explain the difficulties of the mission and also chat about her plans for NZ's and mankind's space future. You'll get the chance of replicating some of these simulations while learning about what systems are needed to support life in space and on Mars and how we currently do this. Why aren't more humans currently living in space? Will we ever live on mars and what do we need to get there?

Bob Zuur (Space Photography)

Bob is a skilled nature photographer and will be demonstrating how to photograph the universe from earth, such as this photograph taken from Space Camp's location in September 2012.

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

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Vania Szymkowiak

Awesome I had a blast Cheers!

0 · December 16
Inky

It was very information, and great!

0 · December 15
Brendon Doran

Great evening, night and morning. When's the next one? :)

0 · December 15
Keith

The camp was a lot of fun and full of interesting displays and discussions. Meteors were also provided as well. Couldn't be any more awesome.

0 · December 15
Christopher Best

This was agreat meetup event, it was will run.
Thanks to the organizers and the speakers... well done.

0 · December 15
Andrew Ward

If anyone needs a ride from Hutt Valley (or thereabouts) I have room for some extras too. :-)

0 · December 13
- View all 11 replies
- Keith
  
  Hi Andrew I may need a ride, just checking with Frith if she still intends to pick me up.
  
  0 · December 13
- A former member
  
  Hi Andrew, do you still have space available? I'm living in Eastbourne but could meet you closer to central hutt.
  
  0 · December 13
- Andrew Ward
  
  Yep, plenty of space still, no problem doing a wee detour via Eastbourne. :-)
  
  1 · December 14
- Arthur Kampschoer
  
  Hey andrew, Room for one more. I work in petone.
  
  0 · December 14
- Andrew Ward
  
  Yep, can squeeze you in Arthur! :-)
  
  0 · December 14
- Keith
  
  Hi Andrew, for various reasons I have decided to take my car. See you at the camp.
  
  0 · December 14
- Andrew Ward
  
  Thanks Keith, see you there.
  
  0 · December 14
- Andrew Ward
  
  Hi Shelley, pick a landmark in Eastbourne, I'll be there about 5:40pm. Arthur, same thing for Petone, let me know where you will be and I'll be there 6ish.
  
  0 · December 14
- Arthur Kampschoer
  
  59 cubastreet petone, it's the weltec connect building. My number is 02108261929
  
  0 · December 14
- Andrew Ward
  
  Cheers Arthur, see you at 6. White toyota corolla wagon duc443. My number is [masked].
  
  0 · December 14
- A former member
  
  Hi Andrew, that's brilliant thanks. Please can I meet you at York Bay bus station? My number is [masked]. I'll be there at 1740 unless you text me to update. See you then, thanks!
  
  0 · December 14
Inky

Hi I have room from Wilton or Thorndon to space camp as well as rafting on sat!

0 · December 13
Clelia Opie

i have room in a tent for one person if anyone is stuck last minute

0 · December 13
Lindsay Parker

I have space in my car - leaving from Hataitai

0 · December 13
Sara McBride

I have space in my car. Live in Wadestown.

0 · December 13
Arlene Delang

Hi all, does anyone have room in a car for me from karori? if not Wellington central would be also great. thanks a lot :-)

0 · December 12
- Arlene Delang
  
  found a car. thanks
  
  0 · December 13
Maggie

Hey guys anyone coming through Tawa by chance?

0 · December 12
- Shelley
  
  I can Maggie. Leaving from J'Ville/Churton Park. Text or call me on [masked]
  
  0 · December 13
Brendon Doran

Hoping for clear skies so we can view some meteor action, looks like the delay has worked out well ;)

http://earthsky.org/space/new-m...

0 · December 12
Silvia

SPACE CAMP WILL LAUNCH THIS FRIDAY! This is to confirm that Space Camp will go ahead this Friday. We will send you more details, including what to bring and other bits and pieces by tomorrow midday. Please make sure you have paid, and if you can no longer come please change your RSVP. Thanks!

0 · December 12
Inky

Hi I have room for two people from Space camp to rafting text [masked]

0 · December 11
Shelley

Am travelling out to Paekakariki from the Northern suburbs (Johnsonville) if anyone would like a ride. Text [masked]

0 · December 10
Christian Delgado

I won't be able to make it on this new date :( what should I do? Keep the money in or get a refund? Cheers

0 · December 5
- Silvia
  
  Fill in this form for a refund: http://tinyurl.com/9l...
  
  0 · December 5
Leahna

I am so disappointed that tomorrow has been postponed :(. I can't make the next one.
Can my money go toward something else?
When will another space camp be happening???

0 · November 29
- View all 3 replies
- Silvia
  
  Hi Leahna - yes so are we! But the rain fall outside and the wind at the moment would not make a very pleasant Space Camp. There may be ones again in the future - but it is easiest to keep the money separate. So if you can fill in the form from the email I can process you a refund
  
  0 · November 30
- Leahna
  
  Thanks Silvia, i have followed the link and filled in the form. I notice the form said Chalkle though? Is this correct if we joined through AW?
  
  0 · November 30
- Silvia
  
  Yes that is totally fine - we will be transferring between the accounts.
  
  0 · November 30
Stephanie

Hi does anyone have room in a car for 1+tent leaving from Welly?
I can't get in touch the lady who originally offered me a lift

0 · November 28
- Inky
  
  Hi Stephanie, I tried to text you, but it did not go through, ok what time shall I pick you up? and what spot! My hm # is 4755954 Regards Inky
  
  0 · November 28
- Stephanie
  
  Hi Inky, I just head that the event has been postpoened.
  
  0 · November 29
Stephanie

Hi does anyone have room in a car for 1+tent leaving from Welly?
I can't get in touch the lady who originally offered me a lift

0 · November 28
- Matt H
  
  Hi Stephanie, Yes, I'm taking my van and have one seat available for you, if you'd like....
  
  0 · November 28
- Stephanie
  
  Hi Matt, I just heard that the event has been postponed, but thank you for the offer :D
  
  0 · November 29
Teri

Gutted, can't make the new date. How do we organise a refund?

0 · November 29
- Silvia
  
  please fill in this form for a refund: http://tinyurl.com/9l... and change your RSVP.
  
  0 · November 29
Silvia

That is Friday 14th Dec - Sorry.

1 · November 28
Silvia

Hi everyone,

As crazy as it seems given today's clear blue sky (the Hobbit folk must have greater connections with the weather folk than we do), we have to postpone this Friday's Space Camp due to forecast cloud cover and rain. Clouds and full moon just mean terrible viewing (even without rain).

The new date is Friday December 15th! (No moon too!)

1 · November 28
- Hedy M
  
  Hi Silvia, is it Saturday the 15th or Friday the 14th? Cheers, Hedy
  
  0 · November 28
Silvia

Hi all - we will confirm by this evening if it will go ahead. Just needing confirmation from the park, permits and a few other details.

0 · November 28
eirene

fingers crossed for great weather and all BUT .. when will the call be made about this going ahead or not? Neither Friday or Saturday night are looking that flash right now.

0 · November 28
Stephanie

Hi does anyone have room in a car for 1+tent leaving from Welly?
I can't get in touch the lady who originally offered me a lift

0 · November 28
KK

Has anyone got spot in the tent !!

0 · November 28
Michael Harvey

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0 · November 28
Vania Szymkowiak

Not sure who is still going this time that requested a ride last time I have 2 or 3 spots still left in my car please holla if you need them.

0 · November 26
- View all 3 replies
- Natalia
  
  Hi Vania could I get a ride? Could leave either from Welly or Lower Hutt.
  
  0 · November 26
- Vania Szymkowiak
  
  Hi Natalia sure I am leaving from Welly and just sorting with Bonnie when will work for her when is good for you?
  
  0 · November 26
- Natalia
  
  Hi Vania, I can leave anytime after 5 pm. Just let me know!
  
  0 · November 26
Andrew Ward

Hey y'all... Got room for 2 or 3 in my wagon as well, leaving from Lower Hutt but happy to detour. :-)

0 · November 26
KK

I see 2 spots are available to RSVP. Does anyone have a spot in their car (from anywhere in CBD) & tent ?

0 · November 26
- Duncan Zhou
  
  I have two car spots. Please txt 02102537789 to lock in.
  
  0 · November 26
- KK
  
  Hi Duncan, I will take one spot.
  
  0 · November 26
Inky

Hi Stephanie Yes that ok my ph # is 4755954 or [masked], give me a call!! Regards Inky

0 · November 14
- View all 3 replies
- Stephanie
  
  Thanks I will call you later this evening :)
  
  0 · November 15
- Stephanie
  
  Hi inky the number you gave doesn't seem to work can u call me on [masked]? Thanks Stephanie
  
  0 · November 16
- Stephanie
  
  Hi Inky
  I've not been able to reach you on the numbers you have, can you let me know if you can still give me a lift if not i can try and make alternative arrangement. Thanks Stephanie
  
  0 · November 21
Inky

Hi I have got two spaces from either Wilton or thorndon!!

0 · November 4
- View all 4 replies
- A former member
  
  Hi ingeborg , do you still have 2 spaces in your car from thorndon? Helen
  
  0 · November 14
- Inky
  
  Yes, got room
  
  0 · November 15
- A former member
  
  Oh great, many thanks, my number is 0279 360751, email is [masked] :)
  
  0 · November 15
- A former member
  
  Ingeborg, so sorry to mess you around but I have a lift after all. Thanks for your kind offer
  
  0 · November 15
Duncan Zhou

Hi Still have 3 spaces left in my car.

0 · November 8
- Renata Bressanelli
  
  Hi Duncan, can my friend and I grab 2 of those?
  
  0 · November 10
- Duncan Zhou
  
  Hi Renata sorry for the late reply yes you can grab too of those. can you please email me [masked] to confirm.
  
  0 · November 14
Stephanie

Hi, anyone have room for 1 in a car leaving wellington central friday afternoon? and space in a tent for a little on? :D
Thanks

0 · November 1
- View all 4 replies
- Silvia
  
  Hi Stephanie - I hope you got the email that we have had to postpone Space Camp due to cloud forecast to the 30th Nov
  
  0 · November 1
- Stephanie
  
  Hi Silvia, the email just arrived thanks :D
  
  0 · November 1
- Inky
  
  Hi Stephanie I can pick you up? Near New world in Thorndon? I will have room for your tent as well!
  
  0 · November 7
- Stephanie
  
  Hi Ingeborg I only just saw your message sorry for the late reply. If its still on available I'd like to take you up on your offer? Let me know cheers :)
  
  0 · November 14
Catherine Napp

I have paid today - I hope that it isn't too late!
I have room for 3 in my car, leaving central Wellington round 5ish on Friday.

0 · November 7
Silvia

Hi all - just in case you did not get the email - we have had to postpone Space Camp to the 30th Nov due to forecasted cloud cover. If you can't make it on that date, please fill in this form for a refund: http://tinyurl.com/9lm3bjo and change your RSVP.

0 · November 1
Christian Delgado

I've cancelled and they just charged me $5 :)

0 · October 31
Christian Delgado

Omg! We just rented a car

0 · October 31
- Karen B
  
  Take it to the Rimutaka Rail Trail :)
  
  0 · October 31
Keith

Anyone able to pick me up from the Petone?

0 · October 30
- View all 5 replies
- Frith Humphreys
  
  Hi Keith, Yeah i should be able too.... just as long as either you or Amanda can be my navigator for where we are going.
  
  0 · October 30
- Keith
  
  Thanks Frith. No problem for me being your Navigator. Paekakariki is the town of my childhood.
  
  0 · October 31
- Frith Humphreys
  
  Excellent!!
  
  0 · October 31
- Frith Humphreys
  
  where is best for me to pick you up?
  
  0 · October 31
- Keith
  
  Now that it has been postponed I guess we should see who is still available.
  
  0 · October 31
Clelia Opie

hi just wondering if theres a BBQ there or anything to cook food.

0 · October 30
- Silvia
  
  Hi Celia - we have access to all the amenities: http://www.paekakarik... So yes - but you wont have much time after 7.30pm - but you could come a bit before and eat dinner early :-)
  
  0 · October 30
Duncan Zhou

Have 3 spaces in car.

0 · October 29
- View all 4 replies
- Emma Wollum
  
  Hiya! Could I occupy two of the three spaces?
  
  0 · October 29
- Duncan Zhou
  
  Yeap no problem. 02102537789 to arrange pick up time location. Im in wellington CBD
  
  0 · October 30
- Alexa Robyn Patterson
  
  Would it be alright if I occupied the last spot please?
  
  0 · October 30
- Duncan Zhou
  
  Yup no worries. Please txt or call on above number to confirm space. Technically I have the middle seat left too but please talk to alexa and emma if they dont mind being squashed.
  
  0 · October 30
kellie

hey space explorers, anyone have room for 3 in a car leaving wellington central friday arvo??

0 · October 30
Maggie

Hey just curious if anyone is headed out from around Tawa or Porirua area that I could catch a ride with?

0 · October 30
Adrianne

Is this suitable for children? I have access to an 8 year old and and 11 year old

0 · October 27
- Silvia
  
  Hi Adrianne - this event is pitched for adults - but is not adult only. We cannot take responsibility for kids and it will be a very late night and early morning. But if you were responsible for them we would not say no to them coming. So leave it up to you.
  
  0 · October 27
- Adrianne
  
  Hi Silvia, the kids are real keen to come, so I've paid for 4 people. Me, them, and their dad. Unable to add them to my rsvp though. So I've RSVP'd for 2, when in fact we will be 4 (paid for 4).
  
  0 · October 30
Keith

Anyone with a room for one from Petone, Lower Hutt.

0 · October 30
Emma Wollum

Hi all! Still seeking a tent for two, has anyone got two spaces or an extra two-man tent for the night?

0 · October 30
Vanessa Darley

PAID! Oops, thank you. Really looking forward to this!!

0 · October 30
Megan Mancini

Hey I'll be in lower hutt Friday afternoon, is there anyone coming from there that might be willing to pick
Me up?

0 · October 29
Dan

My payment will go thru tonight, sorry about the delay!

0 · October 29

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