Space Science Sampler - Edge on Science
A fun hands-on active approach to space science, guaranteed to engage your child!
SPACE SCIENCE FOR KIDS PROGRAM DETAILS
Any 2nd week $50 off • 3rd week $75 off • 4th+ week $100 off
• Five-day, Monday to Friday program:
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day
• Optional extended care:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. $60 per week and/or
4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $120 per week
• Bring your own lunch at Lasell University
• Apply for our Counselor in Training (CIT) program:
Rising 10th-12th grade students call (315) 773-5673
• Limited to 12 children, rising 3rd – 5th grades
• Save with two or more weeks
• Scholarships available, call (315) 773-5673
• Child to instructor & assistant ratio is 6:1 or less
• Your instructor: Amelia Church, pursuing physics
OUR 2026 SPACE SCIENCE SAMPLER INSTRUCTOR
Amelia Church
Physics major at The University of Vermont
Amelia is a physics student at the University of Vermont, with minors in astronomy and mathematics, and a strong passion for helping young students explore science with confidence. As a teaching assistant for “Exploring the Cosmos,” she leads hands-on labs where she guides students to ask questions, work together, and clearly explain their ideas—skills she brings directly into her work with younger learners.
Amelia has extensive experience working with children as both a camp counselor and a rugby coach, where she emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and staying focused through challenges. She’s known for helping students stick with a problem, adapt when things don’t go as planned, and feel proud of completing what they start.
At camp, Amelia creates a supportive, engaging environment where 8–10 year olds collaborate and have fun exploring space science!
Kid’s Space Science Program Curriculum
Here is a brief rundown of what we are planning to do:
- Launching and landing safely …physics anyone?
- Light and energy
- Using a telescope
- Safely viewing our nearest star the Sun
- Communicating in space
- Water and food …surviving in a sustainable way
- Energy
- Outfitting explorers for space missions
- Bringing it all together!
“My favorite part was the Sun; using a special filter was amazing.”
– Solomon Rosner, participant
“The Galileo’s Astronomy program was a real eye opener for the kids. I think it was presented in a way that really engaged them, creating a lasting interest in science and engineering.”
– Donald Green, dad
“(I liked) the instructor’s way of teaching my child — easy going approach — fun — no pressure.”
– parent
Join us for a week of space exploration! Indoors and outdoors your child will have fun learning about such diverse topics as communicating, living, working and exploring beyond Earth.
Why choose this Space Science Sampler?
Programs like this are a way to enrich summertime. It is a fun way to explore a topic, or in this case a broad field, encompassing physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, engineering, exploration itself and everything that goes into supporting and managing these endeavors.
This goes beyond the classroom. Children get to see themselves working in a field of applied science; and one that they enjoy. As one child exclaimed last summer, “I feel like an engineer!”
Reach for the stars!
