Astronomy 7/
Dates
July 20 to July 25, 2025
Registration
We will have full registration live in November 2024!
The Program
Reach for the stars from Alfred! Learn about the night sky, and astronomy, through a series of hands-on STEM activities, and some basic astronomy lectures. You can experience physics and astronomy at Alfred through presentations on active research given by faculty, and undergraduate students. The most exciting part of our program is the night-time observing using our extensive collection of telescopes ranging in size from 8 to 32 inches in diameter. Night-time activities include hand-on learning and open observing. The night-time activities are weather dependent, as such we cannot guarantee clear skies and there will be no refunds due to weather conditions. Additionally, it does not get dark until about 10pm so if clear we will observe approximately until midnight. This program is aimed at high school students at least 16 years old at the time of the camp.
Tuition, Meals & Housing
Program Cost: $1,000
Program Deposit: $100
This pricing includes tuition, materials, meals, and housing. All housing and meals will take place here on Alfred University’s campus.
Discounts
We are pleased to offer a $100 discount off tuition for students whose primary residence is within a fifty-mile radius of Alfred, New York, as well as for children of Alfred University Alumni and returning students from any Summer 2024 Institute at Alfred University. Please contact Pre-College Programs Coordinator Isaac Matson for details.
Institute Director
Dr. Joshua Thomas, AU Professor of Physics and Astronomy, is the institute director. Questions about academic content may be directed to him.
Alfred University is located in the peaceful village of Alfred in Western New York State, where summer days are warm and nights are cool and comfortable. Surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful meadows and valleys, Alfred University is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week learning more about your favorite subject and meeting other students who share your passion for astronomy!
The campus, a 6-hour drive from New York City, 2 hours from Buffalo and 1 1/4 hours from Rochester, is easily accessible by car or bus from all directions and is located just five miles south of Interstate 86. The nearest major airport is the Rochester International Airport (about 65 miles north). Transportation to and from that airport can be provided for an additional charge if we receive your request by the date indicated in your acceptance notification. After that date students must make their own arrangements with an airport limo service.
The University may cancel any course or activity at any time because of insufficient enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If a program is canceled or postponed, the University will refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for other costs, charges, or expenses, including cancellation/change charges assessed by airlines or travel agencies.
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