Space Camp Saturdays at the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre

Event Date:
2026-01-31T14:00:00
2026-01-31T17:00:00
Event Location:
H. R. MacMillan Space Centre (Vanier Park: 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9)
URL:
HRMacMillan Space Centre Events page
Related Upcoming Events:
Other Talks
Intended Audience:
Public
Local Contact:

Kirsty Dickson (outreach@phas.ubc.ca)

All are welcome to this event, featuring our PHAS ASTRO students!

Event Information:
Welcome to Space Camp Saturdays

The Department of Physics & Astronomy has partnered with the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre to bring you some stellar ASTRO outreach for the whole family! Come join us!

January outreach theme: Black Holes!

Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Black Holes: What we know, what we don't, yet...

Abstract: PHAS students explore the magical mystery of black holes: how they are depicted in the media, common black hole misconceptions, what they do, how we observe them, why you can't escape them (!), as well as share some black hole facts that will blow your mind!

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Join us every last Saturday of the month for Space Camp Saturday, a hands-on boot camp into hot topics in space science. Each month brings a new theme—from space exploration to special relativity—led by special guests from the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy. Families can enjoy interactive talks, demos, and activities designed to spark curiosity for all ages.

Enjoy a planetarium show & dive into black holes—real science, mysteries, pop culture myths, an immersive spacetime demo and a scavenger hunt!

🌌 Immersive Planetarium show
🎤 Feature talk by UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy
🗺️ Scavenger hunt with a specially curated activity guide
🏆 Claim your certificate!

Perfect for curious kids, families & space fans (recommended ages 10+).
 

 

 
Add to Calendar 2026-01-31T14:00:00 2026-01-31T17:00:00 Space Camp Saturdays at the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre Event Information: Welcome to Space Camp Saturdays The Department of Physics & Astronomy has partnered with the H.R.MacMillan Space Centre to bring you some stellar ASTRO outreach for the whole family! Come join us! January outreach theme: Black Holes! Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to Black Holes: What we know, what we don't, yet... Abstract: PHAS students explore the magical mystery of black holes: how they are depicted in the media, common black hole misconceptions, what they do, how we observe them, why you can't escape them (!), as well as share some black hole facts that will blow your mind! ___________________________________ Join us every last Saturday of the month for Space Camp Saturday, a hands-on boot camp into hot topics in space science. Each month brings a new theme—from space exploration to special relativity—led by special guests from the UBC Department of Physics and Astronomy. Families can enjoy interactive talks, demos, and activities designed to spark curiosity for all ages. Enjoy a planetarium show & dive into black holes—real science, mysteries, pop culture myths, an immersive spacetime demo and a scavenger hunt! 🌌 Immersive Planetarium show🎤 Feature talk by UBC Department of Physics & Astronomy🗺️ Scavenger hunt with a specially curated activity guide🏆 Claim your certificate! Perfect for curious kids, families & space fans (recommended ages 10+).      Event Location: H. R. MacMillan Space Centre (Vanier Park: 1100 Chestnut Street Vancouver, BC, V6J 3J9)