Register for the Beginning Teen Astronomy Camp
June 6-13, 2008

Students must be between the ages of 13 and 14 years. Some exceptions are made in special circumstances by Dr. McCarthy, the Camp Director.

Reservations are limited to 25 students. Completed applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students are required to contact Dr. McCarthy before applying.

PARENTS: Before applying, please consider your child's transportation to and from Astronomy Camp. We prefer that students arrive in Tucson on the first day (June 6) of Camp by 3 PM. On the last day (June 13), we will be driving two hours from a remote mountain site to Tucson, so students cannot depart on airline flights any earlier than 1:30 PM. Cutbacks in airline schedules may make these arrangements difficult depending on your location. Although we can accomodate a few students arriving one day early and/or departing one day late, such arrangements are inconvenient for us and will necessitate additional cost. Please email Dr. McCarthy, if you have travel concerns and questions. Also please note the following:

• The tuition fee of $900 includes all expenses during the Camp session such as room, board, materials, and local travel.
• Scholarships are available in case of financial need. Please include the Scholarship Form [HTML; PDF] in your application.
• Travel arrangements must be confirmed with Dr. McCarthy no later than May 9.
• Scholarship notification will made no later than April 4.

To APPLY: please mail the following five items in a single mailing to the address shown below. We will then send you follow-up information.

1.The completed application form;
2. A handwritten, 500 word essay on "Why I Want to Attend Astronomy Camp", including a description of the kinds of celestial objects you hope to study at Camp;
3. Your deposit in the amount of $250, payable to Astronomy Camp. [The full tuition is $900; $50 is a non-refundable handling fee.]
4. The signed disclaimer form .
5. Scholarship Application form (if necessary).

The remainder of the $900 tuition fee must be received no later than May 9. Cancellation after this date will result in a forfeiture of 50% of the tuition fee.

Mail the above four items together to:

Dr. Don McCarthy
Beginning Astronomy Camp for Teens
Steward Observatory
933 N. Cherry Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0065

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Last modified: Sunday Feb. 17 2008