BYU-Idaho's AstroFest has helped children learn about STEM fields through space exploration since 2017 and BYU-Idaho's Physics Department is still doing the same thing today. The event happens this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the George S. Romney Building and the Jacob Spori Building's quad.
"This year’s theme is Artemis Space Program where we are going back to the moon and so we’re going to have lots of events that kind of showcase rockets," said Dr. Stephen McNeil, a professor at BYU-Idaho and one of the main organizers of the event.
The event will include launching paper rockets, film canister rockets, balloon rockets and Estes rockets.
There will be many activities that kids and grownups can participate in. Some of them include looking through solar telescopes, making UV bead bracelets, making moon phases with Oreo cookies, Robotics, a moon landing challenge and more.
These activities will help teach and engage kids in developing STEM skills which can be useful in the future.
For more information go to byui.edu/planetarium/astrofest-2024 or check it out on the IBelong App.