science: space camp!

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Back by popular demand, we are excited to announce another Space Camp!

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.

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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)
skill required

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

chalklers 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!)

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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 (incl. GST) - campground fee included

how to pay and book
We expect pre payment for all classes

RSVP and

deposit $25 into Chalkle's Kiwibank account:
#38-9012-0815531-00
Details to include: Space Camp - Your name

our cancelation policy

If you RSVP for a class and fail to show up, you will get a "no show". Three no shows means you will be removed from chalkle. You may request to rejoin after six months.

If you cancel your RSVP:

• less than 3 days before = no refund
• after 7pm night before = no refund and a no show will be recorded.

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