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Mission Near Space

Adler Planetarium

In Mission Near Space, teens become part of a unique team of engineers and astronomers whose goal is to prepare, launch, track, and retrieve a scientific payload sent to the stratosphere aboard a high altitude balloon. The week ends with a showcase in which participants present their exploration results to family members.

Mission Near Space is a summer camp like no other. Applicants who are accepted to the program will receive a full scholarship for one week-long program session (a $500 value). Travel support for participants will be offered in the form of a 7-day CTA pass. Participants who complete the full week will receive a $100 Visa Gift Card.

Dates: Three one-week sessions

  • Session One: June 19th - 23rd
  • Session Two: July 24th - 28rd
  • Session Three: July 31st - August 4th

Schedule:

  • Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sign-in starts at 8:30 am and sign-out is at 3:00 pm.
  • One extended day trip on Thursday (Wednesday backup day if weather looks bad for Thursday)
  • Drop-Off between 7:45 am - 8:15 am
  • Return occurs between 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Participant Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be enrolled in 7th - 8th grade during the 2022 - 2023 School year
  • Applicants must attend a Chicago Public School (CPS)
  • Priority is given to participants attending CPS neighborhood or charter schools
  • Priority is given to participants who identify as African American and/or Latinx
  • Participants will be selected to ensure geographic representation of Chicago
  • All participants must be COVID-19 vaccinated, unless they request and are granted a medical or religious exemption. Exemptions are considered individually by the Adler Planetarium's Human Resources department and are not guaranteed.

Application Process: Applicantions are

  • Application Opens: Mid-late February
  • Initial Application Review: April 16th - April 22nd
  • Applicantion Status Notification: April 28th

If you are offered a place in the program, we will send you a link to register for the program to secure your place.


Age: 12—14
Cost: FREE
Type: In Person
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Date + Time

Date(s): 06/19/2023 - 08/04/2023

Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration deadline: 04/15/2023

Contact

youthprograms@adlerplanetarium.org

Location


1300 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago,IL 60605

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