The dates for the year 2024 Astronomy Camps are as follows.

• Limited openings are now available! If interested, please email Dr. McCarthy.
• Click on the type of Camp for descriptive information about the traditional opportunity.

Astronomy Camp does not presume, or require, a background in astronomy. Each Camp is available to interested people from around the world and does not require a previous connection with The University of Arizona.

APPLICATION MATERIALS	CAMP DESCRIPTION	STATUS	HIGHLIGHTS
May 16-19	Adult Camp	open	Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Operate 61" telescope; eyepiece viewing; solar & Electronic Imaging
June 13-19	Beginning Teen	wait list	Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Introductory coverage of astronomy, engineering, & physical science; operate 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes; observe with the 61" Kuiper telescope.
June 22-30	Advanced Teen	wait list	Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Quantitative observing projects with 12, 24, 32-inch telescopes, 61-inch, radio telescopes. Requires either Algebra II or Geometry.
Oct (TBD)	Adult Camp	TBD	Mt. Lemmon Observatory - Operate 61" telescope; eyepiece viewing; solar & Electronic Imaging

Table updated on Jan 9, 2024.