Classroom Experiences
Now taking reservations for the 2024-2025 school year.
In-person Classroom Visit
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Mission to the Moon
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School STEM Nights
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In-Person Classroom Visits
2024-2025 in-classroom visits outside of Davis School District are free through a donation from Northrop Grumman, while funding lasts. DSD fourth and sixth grade visits are sponsored by Davis Education Foundation.
Science Center (grades K-6):
Choose two topics from the SEEd aligned Earth and Space curriculum. Students will be immersed in hands-on learning through experiments and demonstrations with a STAR Camp instructor in the classroom. Science Center experiences conclude with a visit from one of our crazy scientists!
Choose two topics from the SEEd aligned Earth and Space curriculum. Students will be immersed in hands-on learning through experiments and demonstrations with a STAR Camp instructor in the classroom. Science Center experiences conclude with a visit from one of our crazy scientists!
Engineering Challenge (grades 3-6):
Students will be immersed in the engineering design process, as they discover classroom-sized solutions to life-size problems. Students will identify criteria and constraints, develop a prototype for iterative testing, analyze data from testing, and propose and present modifications for optimizing the design solution. Teachers will see a model of how engineering principles can be applied to scientific concepts.
Students will be immersed in the engineering design process, as they discover classroom-sized solutions to life-size problems. Students will identify criteria and constraints, develop a prototype for iterative testing, analyze data from testing, and propose and present modifications for optimizing the design solution. Teachers will see a model of how engineering principles can be applied to scientific concepts.
Time: 2 hours
Cost: $150/class
We can accommodate two classes at a time, and up to four classes at the same school in one day.
Cost: $150/class
We can accommodate two classes at a time, and up to four classes at the same school in one day.
Quick Science (K-6)
Choose one topic from our hands-on, SEEd aligned space and earth curriculum. This is a great option for unique topic introduction or review. No crazy scientist visit included.
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $75/class
Choose one topic from our hands-on, SEEd aligned space and earth curriculum. This is a great option for unique topic introduction or review. No crazy scientist visit included.
Time: 1 hour
Cost: $75/class
Topics Available
See full class descriptions and SEEd alignment
See full class descriptions and SEEd alignment
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The Sun is Hot!
The Sound of Matter Principles of Flight |
Newton’s Laws
The Earth Moves Solar System Sleuthing |
Earth, Sun, Moon, Stars
Where’s the Matter It’s Electrifying! |
Lights, Camera, Refraction
Ask the Weather Guy Astronaut Training |
Submit a field trip request here
Your field trip is not confirmed until you have received an information packet via email.
Your field trip is not confirmed until you have received an information packet via email.
Mission to the Moon
Mission to the Moon is free for sixth grade classrooms in Davis School District through a sponsorship from Davis Education Foundation. It is free to other classrooms through a donation from Northrop Grumman, while funding lasts.
For grades 4-6
Students assume the roles of astronauts and mission specialists as they simulate a test flight for future missions to the Moon! Students will learn teamwork, communication, and personal accountability while building new and unique STEM vocabulary. Mission to the Moon includes Mission Training with a STAR Camp instructor and a simulated space mission. NEW this year, Mission to the Moon also includes an All About Gravity class designed by educators and aerospace engineers.
Students assume the roles of astronauts and mission specialists as they simulate a test flight for future missions to the Moon! Students will learn teamwork, communication, and personal accountability while building new and unique STEM vocabulary. Mission to the Moon includes Mission Training with a STAR Camp instructor and a simulated space mission. NEW this year, Mission to the Moon also includes an All About Gravity class designed by educators and aerospace engineers.
Time: 3 hours
Cost: $275 per class
We can accommodate one class (up to 32 students) at a time, and up to two classes at the same school in one day.
Cost: $275 per class
We can accommodate one class (up to 32 students) at a time, and up to two classes at the same school in one day.
Submit a field trip request here
Your field trip is not confirmed until you have received an information packet via email.
Your field trip is not confirmed until you have received an information packet via email.
School STEM Nights
STAR Camp would love to provide a hands on activity at your school's upcoming STEM night! Email [email protected] to check our availability.
In-Classroom Field Trip Testimonials
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"The interaction with the students and the instructors was great. Students loved the simulation and their parts. I loved how engaged my students were and how much they learned. I also loved how Mission to the Moon aligned with our science standards."
Kate Todd Grade 6 Teacher Centerville Elementary |
"It was a very hands on experience when students got to use creative problem solving skills to design a steerable floating device. They could come up with their own ideas and test them. Several of the teams revised their original ideas if they did not work or refined them to make it work better. All in all, the students learned a lot and they enjoyed the activity very much."
Katalin Gibson Grade 3 Teacher Polk Elementary |
"The kids loved something new! They loved talking about working as a team and being able to see how science can fit into their real life and goals for school."
Stacey Nance Grade 6 Teacher Shadow Valley Elementary |
