Summer of Discovery

Summer of Discovery

Join Space Foundation Discovery Center as we head Back to the Moon!

Each Saturday from June 3rd to August 5th, we will discover new facets of space travel, examine the importance of returning to the moon, learn how to use robotic technology, test our creative skills in engineering design challenges, and much more!

  • June 3: The Space Between - We are joined all day by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO) and Thunder in the Valley car show!
  • June 10: Human Body in Space - We are joined by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center!
  • June 17: Mining on the Moon - We are joined by the Pikes Peak Library District (from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.) and Cool Science (all day)!
  • June 24: Astronaut Firsts: Celebrating Sally Ride & Guion Bluford - We are joined by NASA Solar System Ambassador, Terry Bramschreiber!
  • July 1: Sensing the Moon - We are joined by Thunder in the Valley!
  • July 8: Lunar Landing Sites - We are joined by Garden of the Gods Visitor Center!
  • July 15: Astrodynamics - We are joined by MESO and Cool Science!
  • July 22: Celestial Math - We are joined by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO)!
  • July 29: Habitats of the Future - We are joined by the Manitou Robotics Team!
  • August 5: Future of the Moon - We are joined by the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society (CSASTRO)!

Workshops, when offered, are on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a $5 activity fee in addition to Discovery Center's general admission.
Summer of Discovery events are open to all, but activities will be the MOST fun for ages 6-12 years.
Parents must accompany children.
Please see specific event dates above for workshop topics and details.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR!

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Additional Colorado Springs information:
Visit Colorado Springs • City of Colorado Springs • Colorado Springs Airport

Do you have any questions or would like more information?