Fall Fusion Mini Camp 2026
Mission: Space
This October, join us for an out-of-this world adventure as we discover the wonders of space and the engineering behind space exploration. Whether they’re dreaming of becoming astronauts, engineers, or scientists, campers will have the opportunity to develop their science skills and creativity while learning about the universe.
Camp Activity Highlights
- 👨🚀 Astronaut Training: Take on hands-on challenges while gloved up like an astronaut working on a spacewalk.
- 🚀 Escape Velocity: Experiment to discover how rockets overcome Earth’s gravity to travel into space.
- 🪐 Forces of Our Solar System: Explore the effects of gravity and centripetal force on Earth and throughout our solar system through two hands-on experiments.
- 💨 Stomp Rockets: Design, build, and launch paper rockets, then analyze their flights, make improvements, and launch again.
- 🔭 Fields of View: Tube Telescopes: Build tube telescopes and compare the fields of view of the Hubble and Roman Space Telescopes using the Moon as a guide.
- 🎨 Exoplanet Creation: Dream up a unique exoplanet, give it its own scientific characteristics, and bring it to life through art while practicing how to communicate scientific ideas.
About
Fall Fusion Mini Camp at the University of Arizona is a fall break camp in Tucson featuring science activities, arts and crafts, exploration of science exhibits, and planetarium shows for kids in grades 2nd through 5th. All sessions are taught by educators with a passion for inspiring a love of learning and fun!
Dates
Each grade group attends a two-day session:
- 2nd–3rd Grades: Monday–Tuesday, October 12–13, 2026
- 4th–5th Grades: Wednesday–Thursday, October 14–15, 2026
Times
Drop off time: 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Pick up time: 3:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Cost
Non-Member Rate: $125
Flandrau Member Rate: $110
Become a member to unlock early registration and fusion camp discounts
Registration
Pick your child's current grade level
Registration: 2nd - 3rd Grade
October 12-13, 2026
Non-Member Rate: $125 per child
Flandrau Member Rate: $110 per child
Registration: 4th - 5th Grade
October 14-15, 2026
Non-Member Rate: $125 per child
Flandrau Member Rate: $110 per child
Become a Member
Become a member and get early access to registration and save on registration fees! Plus, enjoy free admission to science exhibits year-round, $5 planetarium shows, and many other perks.
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