Anna ’25, will collaborate with her local public library “to provide kids a free opportunity to learn about space.”
While I have been blessed with many opportunities to learn about STEM over the summer when I was younger, I am aware that for many families, sending their children to day camps simply isn’t a feasible option. This summer I am hosting an astronaut boot camp in collaboration with the Houston Public Libraries to provide kids a free opportunity to learn about space.
My camp is still in the preparation stages. Although it was originally slated to start on the 15th, Houston was recently hit by Hurricane Beryl, which has left my local library closed. Although we are still trying to host the event as originally planned, it is possible that I need to delay it until late August.
In the meantime, I have been recruiting help from my Boy Scout troop (my grant is also functioning as my Eagle Project, which is a charitable project required for scouts to get the highest rank in the scouting program). I have been working on my curriculum, making edits as the summer has progressed. One of my main challenges is making sure my classes are engaging for a younger audience. After working as a Boy Scout camp counselor for the beginning of the summer, I think I have a better idea of what teaching methods do and don’t work for younger children and have revised my curriculum accordingly.
I am pleased to share that registrations are fully booked!