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Give your child an experience to remember this summer! We have LEGO and Engineering camps with options for full-day.

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Spacecraft Captures Video of Asteroid Approach

Scientists working with NASA's Dawn spacecraft have created a new video showing the giant asteroid Vesta as the spacecraft approaches this unexplored world in the main asteroid belt.

**PLAY * LEARN * DISCOVER**

At Drake Planetarium & Science Center, we are committed to hands-on learning and rewarding an inquiring mind. We have created programs that involve each person in activities that require creative problem-solving and, quite often, teamwork. Our focus is on children and helping them develop a love of science and the many wonders of our universe. So come on in and discover what the Universe has to offer. You will be glad you did!

2012 Summer Camps

Enrollment for 2012 summer camp has officially begun! We have added several new Lego and Science Adventure camps to our schedule this year. Be sure to save your spot and register today!

Science Sundays

Join us for a Science Sunday, that will be full of science fun for the whole family! Call today for more details!
May 20th, 1:00-4:00 PM

Medieval World Camp

No summer can be complete without spending a week reliving the renaissance, right? Join us for a week of catapults, armor, siege machines, castles, crossbows, and medieval mayhem!
Grades: 3-8