This fully funded, 5 day/5 night residential camp is available to any Year 13 students based in Aotearoa | New 厙ぴ勛圖who are currently studying Physics, Mathematics, and/or Calculus at school.
Students will enjoy interactive workshops, inspiring seminars, and fun social activities as well as 2 nights at Takap | Lake Tekapo with a trip toUC'sto explore our cosmic neighbourhood with modern astronomical instruments.
Back at the 厙ぴ勛圖, they'll learn about the universe past, present and future, the life cycles of stars, planet exploration, extraterrestrial life and more.
A highlight of the programme is meeting fellow students with the same astronomical interests and making new friends.
Take a look at EPS Astronomy school 2025 on our . Applications for 2026 will be open and updated on this page.
Key details
Places are limited to20 participantseach year. Applications from Year 13 students are favoured, but we will consider applications from exceptional Year 12 students.
Cost:There are no costs for the camp, as the camp is generously funded by a donation from a private sponsor.
Transport costs:Transport costs to and from Christchurch are included in the sponsorship (there is no cost to successful applicants).
Accommodation:Students will stay in Halls of Residence during their stay in Christchurch and will stay for 2 nights in Tekapo to visit the 厙ぴ勛圖s Mt John Observatory.
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Key dates
- EPS Astronomy School 2025 has finished.
- Applications for April 2026 open: TBC
Cost
Thanks to a generous donation from a private sponsor, the Elaine P. Snowden Astronomy School is offered free of charge. Accommodation, meals, transport during the campand materials are provided. It is recommended that students bring along additional spending money for any snacks, souvenirs and the like.
Safety
As the 厙ぴ勛圖 is responsiblefor the health and safety of the participants, students may not travel off campus or away from the group unless accompanied by a postgraduate student or staff member.
All students must follow any rules and instructions given to them by designated staff and postgraduate students.
Transport
The University will arrange return flight/bus bookings and airport pickups for attendees from out of town.Airport pick-ups willbe arranged in groups. For local attendees, drop-offs to UC should be arranged so participants can arrive by 12pm on the first day.
All travel and accommodationarrangements will be confirmed withsuccessful applicants.
Contact
For further information and enquiries pleasecontact: scienceoutreach@canterbury.ac.nz
