Best Astronomy Lessons Calgary Near Me

4worldlovers: The University of Calgary's Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (RAO) is much more than a spot on a picturesque hill in the Foothills of the Rockies - it is a place where Teaching and Research connects with Public Education and Community Engagement. Where else can school children, teachers, community groups, and anyone else with a curiosity for STEM become immersed in an astronomical research facility and engage with astrophysicists-in-training and seasoned scientists? This is our mission, and it happens both under the stars and under the Sun.

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UCalgary, together with 132 partners in 25 countries, is investing $268 million in child health research to create a world where all our kids can thrive.

At the University of Calgary you can focus your potential through innovative experiences, bold discoveries and lifelong connections.

Deciding to study at UCalgary will go beyond the classroom to transform your present into your future. UCalgary's unique learning environment will foster your ability to focus on what inspires you, help harness your potential and prepare you for the future of your choosing.

International collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking across disciplines, has attracted leading educators, research teams and international grads here. UCalgary embraces curiosity as the spark, catalyzing the quest for knowledge driving innovation. Here, you can change your passion into expertise in one of over 170 degrees across 65 graduate programs.

Reimagine your future and expand your opportunities through professional development and personally enriching programs at UCalgary. Choose from a broad range of learning opportunities that are best practice based, relevant and in demand.

4worldlovers: Membership is not just for kids. With galleries, play areas inside and out, live performances, multiple Infinity Dome shows, talks, and monthly events like Spark After Dark, discounts on shopping and dining and FREE parking, membership makes sense!

From May 14 to 31, spring is sprouting up like flowers at Spark with un-bee-lievable activities. In May visit the science centre to for activities, workshops and talks about the science behind pollination.

A little messy, a little risky and a LOT of fun!

Welcome to the Junkyard Playground, where kids can play the way they know best – with lots of fun, endless possibilities and just a teaspoon of risk. The Junkyard Playground celebrates children’s play. It’s a space dedicated to children and created by children themselves – with no adults allowed.

Plant it in Spark's Inspiration Stage for a talk with Kyle Chow, owner of Plant. Learn about the power of pollinators, and how they play an important role in creating beautiful gardens.

Elders and Knowledge Keepers from the Spark Advisory Circle are coming to Spark to share wisdom and stories in the atrium with guests!

Gather in Spark's Atrium from 1:00 - 2:00 PM and enjoy this on-going series that emphasizes Indigenous science and ways of knowing.

Head to Spark every Saturday in June for Indigenous Science Month: four weeks of festivities that celebrate the creativity of Indigenous science through art, film, conversations with Elders, and much more!

Is There Life Out There? (18+) How do you put on an adults-only night about space? You plan-et! This Spark After Dark explores the big space questions about life existing beyond Earth and beyond the Solar System – Do aliens exist? Is there life outside of Earth?

The Proof is in the cocktail, especially in this special Spark After Dark workshop! Shuttle up to this space bar to shake, twist, pour and sip your way through two intergalactic cocktails!

Get ready for an exciting overnight experience at the science centre! Explore sky science and Indigenous culture and ways of knowing through Indigenous and Non-Indigenous lenses.

TELUS Spark Science Centre is pleased to invite you to an eye-opening, funny, informative, and incredible evening with every Earthling's favourite scientist –Bill Nye the Science Guy! June 21, 2023

Spark is excited to present Wonderspaces, the smash-up of interactive and immersive art and science. This awe-inspiring and thought-provoking meld of art and science draws the guest in and distorts reality giving new light and perspective on the mundane.

The newest digital immersion experience, Sacred Defenders of the Universe is a journey inside a story that follows four Indigenous superheroes - Aqueous, Embers, Terra and Aireus - as they seek to bring back the balance on Earth between humility and respect for the land.

An epic, new, immersive series that invites you to join 8 astronauts on their life changing missions aboard the International Space Station. See their intimate take on the wonder, & dangers of life in orbit.

Dive into the spectacular underwater world of Ancient Caves, Spark's newest Infinity Dome film. Explore places where very few humans will ever go and join the mission to unlock the secrets of the Earth’s climate in the most unlikely of places.

Can’t make it to Spark? No problem! The Direct From, series surprises and delights, while taking students in classrooms or at home on unique virtual adventures. Winner of the Canadian Museums Association / Association des musées canadiens Award for Outstanding Achievement in Audience Outreach.

Your dollars make a difference in the world we are building together. With science education, curiosity and fun at the core, the future will thank you.

Days off, or days of science and expert-led nerdery? Spark camps ensure that no day off goes science-less! Sign up now for days with extra Spark!

Science is traditionally taught and learned from a Western worldview. But there are many ways of knowing and connecting through knowledge and with science.

4worldlovers: Our SPACE Camp for 2022 is now open for registration. Join us for the most amazing week.


Join Roots 2 STEM at the BMO Centre on the Stampede Grounds for the Calgary Maker Faire.

Summer Camps for 2022 are now registering. We are going to make this the best summer ever.

With volunteers willing to take the time to shape the minds of tomorrow we can make a better world today.

Here is a brief overview of some of the unique STEM programs that we offer.

What stands us apart is the mentorship we provide our students from industry

Professional that inspire and engage each child in creative STEM learning.

See more of our programs in the drop down menu above.

We are pleased to deliver creative STEM programs to progressive schools in Calgary and surrounding area. Our Engineering professionals work in collaboration with teachers to enhance your school’s curriculum.

For teacher’s looking to take their student’s STEM education to another level, we invite schools to bring their classes to our 7,100 sq. ft. laboratory. At our facility students are immersed in STEM experiments, projects and other related activities.

For those youth who can’t get enough of science, technology, or design in school or at home, we offer several after-school programs including our Junior Engineers program. Access to the latest projects, tools, technology and mentoring provides inspiration and learning.

STEM themed camps and programs are the perfect place to inspire your child’s curiosity in the science and engineering. Whether it’s a week, month or year long program, your child will be engaged in hands-on learning and creativity.

We are a non-profit educational organization inspiring and sharing the passion of STEM+A (science, technology, engineering, math, and the arts) through innovative hands-on learning. With small class sizes and professional engineering instructors and mentors, we provide a uniquely diverse and inclusive setting where budding scientists (6-18 years old) have access to state-of-the-art equipment including robotics, 3D design printing, laser cutters and much more. Welcome to Roots 2 STEM!

Explore this site and see all the various programs we offer in-school, after school, and throughout the year. We would love to tour you through our facility and showcase the 7,100 sq. ft. laboratory of tools and technology that our students put to creative use.