Mars Spring Camp 2021

A Spring Camp about Planet Mars and the UAE’s historical mission the Hope Probe. We have exciting, fun, and highly educational programs designed for your kids!

Blast-off on a 10-day journey of discovering the Red Planet! From learning how to be an astronaut to building a habitat on Mars. This camp is a one-of-a-kind unforgettable experience for young aspiring scientists!

DAG Member/Sibling/Friend discount available*

Details:

• Ages: 6 – 15
• Fees:
  • AED 2500/- per student
  • AED 2000/- for DAG Members

Camp Program: 

Day 1: Intro to Mars

• Introduction Ball Name Game
• Why Mars? Lecture
• Tour of Al Thuraya Center
• Planetarium Show
• Telescope Observation

Day 2: Mission to Mars

• How to Reach Mars? (The race to reach Mars) & Mars Missions
• Mission Design (Plan your mission)
• Build/Design your Mars Probe (Orbiter, Lander, Rover)
• Metal Models

Day 3: Astronauts

• How to be An Astronaut? Lecture
• Astronaut Training
• How to Make Space food?
• Kerbal Space Program
• VR International Space Station/Docking Game

Day 4: Rockets

• How Do We Launch Things Into Space? Lecture (Rocket Science)
• Launching Air/Water Rockets
• Straw Rockets
• Paper Models (Build A Rocket)
• Satellites Engineering Basics

Day 5: The Journey and Landing

• Journey to Mars Lecture
• Landing on Mars
• Land a Drone On The Target Activity
• Xbox Mars Landing Game
• Design a Parachute

Day 6: Living on Mars

• Challenges On Mars Lecture
• Build a Habitat on Mars
• Mapping/Exploring Mars and It’s Surface
• 3D Printing on Mars

Day 7: Energy on Mars

• Solar Observation
• How to Create Energy on Mars? Lecture
• Solar Robotics (Solar rover)
• Creating Sundial

Day 8: Geology on Mars

• Meteorite Course
• Meteorite Hunting
• Martian Geology (Volcanos)
• Agriculture on Mars (How to Grow Food on Mars)

Day 9: Robots on Mars?

• AI and The Future of Technology
• Robotics Course (Robotic Arm)
• Terraforming Mars
• Looking for Life Experiments

Day 10: The Future

• Are We Alone? Life on Mars
• The Future of Space Colonization
• Design Your Alien
• Trivia and Contests
• Awards Ceremony

Important Information:

• Please show your camp ticket at the park gate for free entrance.
• Masks are MANDATORY!
• Food/snacks won’t be provided by us so please make sure to pack some snacks with the students.
• Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• Tickets for this camp are limited!
• Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in.
• Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request.