Education
Astrovernights
"Camping" Under the Stars
Recommended for families with children ages 6-10 (boys and girls)
Get ready to pack your bag and spend a night at the Adler! Through hands-on activities, discover what it would take to sleep over in space. As you move from station to station, learn about basic human needs for space travel - air, food, and water. Gather 'round the "campfire" to hear amazing stories about the stars we might visit someday.
The Adler's Astrovernight program activities are designed for families with children ages 6-10. Scout, YMCA, park district, and other groups are also welcome to register and attend.
Astrovernight activities include:
Recycling Water on Your Adventure
In order for astronauts to live in space, they must have a reliable water supply. How can they clean their water? Find out how in this interactive demonstration, and learn how you can make a water filter at home.
Growing Food in Space
For future astronauts, farming will be a matter of survival. Not only will plants provide food they also work to make air breathable. Discover how plants and people, two very different astronauts, will eventually live together in a balanced and sustainable habitat.
Stories in the Stars
Look up! People all over the world see different constellations in the night sky. Discover more about other cultures constellations and myths through song, dance and story. Join us around the campfire to witness stories in the stars!
Astrovernights activities also include telescope viewing of the sky (weather permitting) and a fun interactive planetarium show!
The Astrovernight dates* for 2009-2010 are:
November 6, 2009
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 9, 2010
April 23, 2010
*Please note that Astrovernight dates are subject to cancellation in the event of low attendance.
November 6, 2009
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 9, 2010
April 23, 2010
*Please note that Astrovernight dates are subject to cancellation in the event of low attendance.
Cost: $50 per person (see below for registration and FAQ information)
Steps to register for Astrovernights at the Adler Planetarium:
- Read through the Astrovernight FAQs to see our full reservation and cancellation policies. Please share this information with other adults in your group while planning your overnight experience.
- Download the Astrovernight Reservation Request Form.
- Fill out the Astrovernight Reservation Request Form and fax, email or mail it back with the required payment. Reservations will not be confirmed without payment.
- A confirmation and child waiver form will be emailed to you as soon as payment is processed.
Astrovernight FAQs (PDF)
If you have additional questions or would like to make your payment over the phone, contact:
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