Observatory in Prescott

Embark on a celestial adventure with our Astronomy Camp — an extraordinary journey that transcends the boundaries of traditional education! Brace yourself for an immersive experience that unveils the secrets of the universe through captivating lectures, hands-on activities, planetarium shows and eye-opening field trips.

Participants will engage in activities such as constructing pulsars using LEDs and learn how the merging of black holes can create gravitational waves detectable by state-of-the-art experiments. Guided by Embry‑Riddle faculty, participants will have the unique opportunity to peer through optical telescopes and admire the marvel of the night sky as well as the summer sun. Potential off campus with field trips to Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the awe-inspiring Meteor Crater in Winslow, Arizona.

Get ready to explore the cosmos, make lifelong friends, and experience the universe like never before!

Important Information

Who: High School students ages 15-18; must be 15 years old by May 1st.

When: June 15-June 20, 2025

Where: Prescott, Arizona

Tuition: $1,750

Check-in is on Sunday. Classes begin Monday morning at 8 a.m.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition includes supervised housing, on-campus meals, classroom instruction, books and materials. Students are requested to bring their own linens/sleeping bags/towels. More information to be provided after registration is complete.

*Lodging is not included with Take Flight, Diamond Flight, and Executive Flight Camps; participants must arrange their own accommodations.

Enrollment Packet

The application process for all summer camps consists of several steps. After the registration is processed, an email will be sent, detailing all pertinent information and requesting specific documentation. 

Registration

Registration will be open on Jan. 8, 2025.

For more information, please visit our FAQ page:Prescott Camps FAQ

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Summer Overnight Camps

Live on campus like Embry-Riddle students and explore career possibilities in flight, mechanical engineering, global security, or what it is like to be a NASA astronaut.

Embry-Riddle's overnight summer programs at the Daytona Beach Campus and Prescott Campus introduce the technology of today to the aviators, engineers, and astronauts of tomorrow.

Students live in on-campus dormitories — under the supervision of approved counselors — and share their initial experience of University living with other young people near their age.