Aug 20 2015
Purdue Space Day
West Lafayette
IN
USA
This is not a Mensa event, however a group of us will travel up together from Indianapolis to spend the day together. The event is free. You must register on your own. Registration opens September 1st. This event sells out quickly.
Lunch will not be provided.
Our group is going to meet at the Meijer parking lot in Zionsville (Exit 130 off of I-65N) at 6:30am. If you are willing to take some kids, please let us know how many spots you have. If you have kids that need a ride, please tell us how many people need a ride.
Group Coordinator:
David Bonner
(317) 973-1258
djbonner@gmail.com
20th Annual Purdue Space Day Sunday, October 25, 2015
What: Purdue Space Day provides an opportunity to learn about aeronautical and astronautical engineering and space exploration by participating in three age-appropriate activity sessions and listening to astronaut Buzz Aldrin.
When: Sunday, October, 25, 2015 (all-day event from approx. 8:30 am – 3:30 pm)
Who: Students in grades 3-8. Parents and teachers are welcome to attend with their children and students.
Where: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907 (Purdue is on EST)
Grades: Students will be split into three age ranges: Grades 3-4, Grades 5-6, and Grades 7-8. Each age range will be taking part in different age appropriate activities in separate parts of campus.
Sign Up: Apply online starting on September 1, 2015 at www.purduespaceday.com
Deadline: Online registration will close Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 6:00 pm.
Confirmation: A confirmation packet with detailed information about the day, location, and parking will be emailed to you after registration is complete. (Please make sure your email address is correct when you apply.)
Cost: FREE – Please make your own travel arrangements to and from campus. Parking is free.
Lunch: Lunch will be from 11:30 am – 12:45 pm. Students are to provide their own lunch and are required to have an adult chaperone for the lunch period. Fast food establishments are close by. Sack lunches and picnics can be brought and ample seating space is available in Armstrong Hall as well as outdoors.
T-Shirts: PSD is selling t-shirts which are optional. They make for a fun reminder of the day but are not required for the event. New 20th anniversary shirts will be available for $12 and can be purchased online when you register. The blue shirts from previous years (limited quantities) will be available at a discounted price of $5. Shirt pick-up will be on event day during check-in.
Contact Purdue: Email: psd@purdue.edu
Visit www.purduespaceday.com and www.facebook.com/PurdueSpaceDay
Follow PSD on Twitter and Instagram: @PurdueSpaceDay
