Outreach Programs
Our exciting outreach programs are designed to ignite the imaginations and foster a love of space and science in everyone! Let us bring exciting, hands-on experiences directly to your classroom, library, workplace, church, or birthday party.
Browse below to read more about our various workshops that are designed to spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and empower star gazers of all ages to become critical thinkers and problem solvers!
ISS: Living & Working In Space
Using exclusive NASA videos and a variety of visual and hands on demonstrations, students will learn how astronauts live and work in space while answering questions like: What is it like to live in space? How do astronauts adjust to microgravity? What are the astronauts doing in space?
Recommended for ages 6-12
Can be run with up to 40 participants per session.
$200 plus round-trip mileage from the Discovery Center for the first session, $150 for each additional session.
Telescopes To Go
We will bring our telescopes to your event during the day for solar viewing or at night for viewing stars, planets and other objects in the night sky. If requested, this program can also include presentations about how telescopes work, why dark skies are important and what the beginner should look for in purchasing a telescope. Can be set up outside or inside.
Recommended for ages 5+
Capacity depends on your event's time frame and how many people are in attendance.
$200 plus round-trip mileage from the Discovery Center for the first session, $150 for each additional session.
The Comet Show
In this workshop, participants will learn about comets by creating one themselves. They will explore questions like where comets come from, what they are made of, and how many types of comets there are. Then they will take this knowledge and, through the help of an educator, create a comet look like with dry ice and other materials.
Suitable for ages 8+
Capacity is 40 participants per session
$200 plus round-trip mileage from the Discovery Center for the first session, $150 for each additional session.
Mini Paper Rockets
In this workshop, participants will be guided through the engineering challenge of designing a paper rocket. We will explore common aeronautical questions like: how do planes fly, and how can rockets fly so high? Then participants put their new knowledge to the test as they construct a paper rocket and use our air-powered launcher to send their rocket into the air— a well-made rocket can go 200 feet or more!
Recommended for ages 5+
Can be run with up to 25 participants in each session.
$200 plus round-trip mileage from the Discovery Center for the first session, $150 for each additional session.
Traveling Planetarium
Bring the wow-factor to your school, library, or recreation department with our portable, inflatable planetarium!
Not seeing a show that meets your needs? For $50, you can rent a show. Please note that a stable Wi-Fi network is required for rental shows.
To set up the planetarium, we require a room with 16-foot ceiling clearance with no obstructions (i.e., the lowest hanging item, like a ceiling beam or light fixture, must be at least 16’ high) and a minimum of a 900 sq. ft. (30 feet by 30 feet) floor space.
Gyms and cafeterias are often ideal locations for our Traveling Planetarium. A ground-floor setup is preferred, but elevator/escalator access is mandatory otherwise.
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This program is recommended for ages 3+
It can accommodate 25-30 people at a time, depending on age.
$300 plus round-trip mileage from the Discovery Center for the first show, $125 for each additional show.