Mars Camp 2021

Date: 25 – 29 July 2021 (5 Days)
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Ages: 8 – 16
Fees: AED 350 – 1500 per student

Blast off on a 5-day journey of discovering the Red Planet! From learning how to be an astronaut to building a habitat on Mars. This camp is a one-of-a-kind unforgettable experience for young aspiring scientists!

DAG Member/Sibling/Friend discount available*

Camp Program: 

Day 1 (25th July)

• Introduction Ball Name Game
• Why Mars? Lecture
• Tour of Al Thuraya Center
• Planetarium Show
• Stargazing Session
• Telescope Observation

Day 2 (26th July)

• How to be An Astronaut? Lecture
• Straw Rockets
• Astronaut Training
• Rocket Launching
• Space Food

Day 3 (27th July)

• Journey and Mission to Mars
• Design Your Probe
• Land On Mars / Design Your Parachute
• Xbox Mars Landing Game / Virtual Reality

Day 4 (28th July)

• Creating Sundial
• Solar Observation
• Martian Geology Mapping The Surface Of Mars
• Build a Habitat
• 3D Printing on Mars

Day 5 (29th July)

• The Future of Space Colonization
• Looking for Life Experiments
• Robotics
• Design Your Alien
• Trivia and Certificate Ceremony

Important Information:

• Park entrance is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol Card.
• You can purchase/recharge your Nol Card at the park gate.
• Masks are MANDATORY!
• Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• Tickets for this camp are LIMITED!
• Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in.
• Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their membership ID card to be presented upon request.
• If you wish to choose custom days of this camp please message us on WhatsApp.
• *Send us a message on WhatsApp +97142216603 to get the discounted rate for siblings, friends, or DAG Members.