No two days are the same. Children will take part in interactive lessons and activities from day to day, with each session linked to the weekly zone. Every learner receives a 1-hour themed lesson plus a day pass to enjoy Spectrum Place, making the experience both educational and fun. One day might focus on ancient star maps, another on asteroid impacts, satellites, rocket building, planetary science, astronauts or creative design.
Whether your child loves space already or is just beginning their journey of discovery, Summer Space School is a brilliant way to learn, create and explore. Join us for one week, choose your favourite zone, or enjoy the full six-week adventure as we discover how space connects everything. Book now to secure your place. If you have any questions, please get in touch — we’ll be happy to help.
A full guide to the ^ weeks of fun
Summer Space School: Six Weeks of Space, Science and Discovery
SUMMER SPACE LESSONS 2026
6 Incredible Weeks of Hands-On Learning
UNDER 11s
Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday Mornings
Two sessions each day
OVER 11s
Thursday • Friday • Saturday • Sunday Afternoons
Four sessions each day
OVER 18s
Friday Evenings Only
Every lesson includes interactive activities, experiments, challenges, games and hands-on STEM learning alongside the featured topic or kit.
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WEEK 1 – ANCIENT EGYPT
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THU 23 JUL – EGYPTIAN ASTRONOMY
Under 11
Explore how Ancient Egyptians used the stars to tell stories and find their way.
Featured Kit: Orion Constellation Builder
Over 11
Discover how Egyptian astronomers tracked time, seasons and navigation using the night sky.
Featured Kit: Orion Constellation Builder
Interactive Activities:
Star mapping, constellation challenges, navigation games and Egyptian sky stories.
FRI 24 JUL – PYRAMIDS, MATHS & ENGINEERING
Under 11
Learn how the pyramids were built and try your own engineering challenges.
Over 11
Investigate pyramid alignment, geometry and ancient surveying techniques.
Featured Kit: Lamp Kit (optional)
18+ Evening
Ancient Astronomy, Engineering and the Secrets of the Pyramids
Interactive Activities:
Building challenges, measurement tasks and engineering investigations.
SAT 25 JUL – HIEROGLYPHICS & ANCIENT KNOWLEDGE
Under 11
Write messages in hieroglyphics and discover how Ancient Egyptians recorded information.
Over 11
Explore Egyptian calendars, records and the role of astronomy in daily life.
Interactive Activities:
Hieroglyphic decoding, secret message challenges and timeline games.
SUN 26 JUL – EGYPTIAN STAR CHARTS & TIMEKEEPING
Under 11
Discover how music, celebrations and the stars shaped life in Ancient Egypt.
Featured Kit: Music Box Kit
Over 11
Learn how Earth’s rotation affects day and night and how ancient civilisations measured time.
Featured Kit: Day & Night Globe Kit
Interactive Activities:
Builds, demonstrations, observation challenges and timekeeping experiments.
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WEEK 2 – DINOSAURS
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THU 30 JUL – DEEP TIME & DINOSAUR HABITATS
Under 11
Meet the dinosaurs and explore the environments where they lived.
Over 11
Investigate prehistoric ecosystems, climate and environmental change.
Interactive Activities:
Habitat building, fossil matching and prehistoric Earth challenges.
FRI 31 JUL – FOSSIL HUNTERS
Under 11
Become a palaeontologist and uncover clues from the past.
Over 11
Discover how fossils reveal the history of life on Earth.
18+ Evening
Extinction Events and the History of Life on Earth
Interactive Activities:
Fossil digs, identification activities and evidence challenges.
SAT 1 AUG – THE ASTEROID THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
Under 11
Explore how asteroids create craters and changed dinosaur history.
Featured Kit: Ball Launcher Kit
Over 11
Investigate impact science, planetary defence and extinction evidence.
Featured Kit: Ball Launcher Kit
Interactive Activities:
Impact experiments, crater investigations and engineering challenges.
SUN 2 AUG – EVOLUTION & PREHISTORIC EARTH
Under 11
Discover how life changed over millions of years.
Over 11
Explore evolution, adaptation and mass extinction events.
Interactive Activities:
Timeline challenges, adaptation games and Earth history activities.
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WEEK 3 – OUR PLANET
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WED 5 AUG – WATER ROCKET LAUNCH DAY
All Ages Special Event
Design, build and launch your own water rockets while learning about forces, pressure and spaceflight.
THU 6 AUG – EARTH FROM SPACE
Under 11
See Earth through the eyes of astronauts and satellites.
Over 11
Explore satellite technology and Earth observation science.
Interactive Activities:
Mapping challenges, satellite missions and observation tasks.
FRI 7 AUG – WEATHER, ATMOSPHERE & CLIMATE
Under 11
Learn how clouds, rain and weather work.
Over 11
Investigate climate systems, atmosphere layers and forecasting.
18+ Evening
Climate Science and Earth Observation from Space
Interactive Activities:
Weather experiments, forecasting activities and climate challenges.
SAT 8 AUG – EARTH’S PLACE IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Under 11
Discover planets, moons and our place in space.
Over 11
Explore gravity, orbits and planetary science.
Interactive Activities:
Scale models, orbit demonstrations and Solar System challenges.
SUN 9 AUG – WIND & RENEWABLE ENERGY
Under 11
Featured Kits:
• Wind Direction Kit
• Sail Car Kit
Over 11
Featured Kits:
• Windmill Kit
• Propella Car Kit
• Wind Physical Model Kit
Interactive Activities:
Engineering builds, wind experiments, racing challenges and renewable energy investigations.
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WEEK 4 – SPACE!
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THU 13 AUG – THE SOLAR SYSTEM, STARS & GALAXIES
Under 11
Journey through the Solar System and beyond.
Over 11
Investigate stars, galaxies and the scale of the universe.
Interactive Activities:
Planet hunts, galaxy challenges and model building.
FRI 14 AUG – ROCKET SCIENCE & FLIGHT
Under 11
Discover how rockets fly and explore the basics of flight.
Over 11
Explore lift, drag, thrust and spacecraft engineering.
Featured Kit: Helicopter Kit
18+ Evening
Human Spaceflight: Past, Present and Future
Interactive Activities:
Flight experiments, engineering builds and launch challenges.
SAT 15 AUG – CONSTELLATIONS & NAVIGATION
Under 11
Featured Kit:
The Plough Constellation Builder
Over 11
Featured Kit:
The Plough Constellation Builder
Interactive Activities:
Navigation games, constellation building and night-sky challenges.
SUN 16 AUG – LIFE IN SPACE & SPACECRAFT DESIGN
Under 11
Discover life aboard the International Space Station.
Over 11
Design future spacecraft and space habitats.
Featured Kit: Double Track Ball Kit
Interactive Activities:
Engineering challenges, habitat design and problem-solving missions.
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WEEK 5 – SPACE CONNECTS EVERYTHING
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THU 20 AUG – HOW SPACE LINKS THE THEMES
Under 11
Explore connections between Egypt, dinosaurs, Earth and space.
Over 11
Investigate how astronomy links many areas of science.
Interactive Activities:
Team challenges, puzzles and STEM investigations.
FRI 21 AUG – CROSS-TOPIC SCIENCE CHALLENGES
Under 11
Take on exciting science and engineering missions.
Over 11
Solve advanced STEM challenges and design problems.
18+ Evening
The Future of Space Exploration
Interactive Activities:
Competitions, experiments and teamwork challenges.
SAT 22 AUG – BUILD YOUR SHOWCASE PROJECT
Under 11
Create a poster, model or display based on your favourite topic.
Over 11
Plan and build a STEM showcase project.
Interactive Activities:
Design, construction and testing sessions.
SUN 23 AUG – ENERGY & ELECTRICITY
Under 11
Discover how electricity powers our world.
Over 11
Featured Kit:
Hand Crank Generator Kit
Interactive Activities:
Circuit activities, energy experiments and power-generation challenges.
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WEEK 6 – REVIEW, SHOWCASE & CELEBRATE
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THU 27 AUG – SPACE QUIZ & CHALLENGE DAY
Under 11
Fun quiz games and space challenges.
Over 11
Advanced STEM competitions and team events.
FRI 28 AUG – PROJECT COMPLETION DAY
Under 11
Finish displays and favourite builds.
Over 11
Complete and prepare showcase projects.
18+ Evening
The Biggest Mysteries in Astronomy
Interactive Activities:
Building, testing and presentation preparation.
SAT 29 AUG – DEMONSTRATIONS & AWARDS
Under 11
Show and tell your favourite discoveries.
Over 11
Project demonstrations, judging and awards.
Interactive Activities:
Presentations, challenges and celebration activities.
SUN 30 AUG – FAMILY SHOWCASE & CELEBRATION
All Ages
Families are invited to explore projects, demonstrations and displays created throughout the summer programme.
Certificates and badges awarded to all participants.
Each week has its own zone, so children can join for one week or return throughout the summer and experience something new each time. Every zone is linked through the idea that space connects everything — from ancient astronomy and asteroid impacts to Earth observation satellites and future human exploration.
Week | Dates | Zone | Space Link |
1 | 20–26 July | Zone 1: Egyptian | Egyptians were among the world’s earliest astronomers, mapping the stars, building celestial calendars and aligning monuments to the night sky. |
2 | 27 July – 2 August | Zone 2: Dinosaurs | An asteroid from space played a major role in the extinction of the dinosaurs. Studying impacts helps us understand the solar system and how we can protect Earth today. |
3 | 3–9 August | Zone 3: Our Planet | From space, we can see our whole planet. Earth observation satellites help us monitor oceans, the atmosphere and climate change. This week also includes Rocket Build on Tuesday 4 August and Launch Day on Wednesday 5 August. |
4 | 10–16 August | Zone 4: Space | A core space week exploring the solar system, stars, galaxies, astronauts and the future of human exploration. |
5 | 17–23 August | All Zones: Space Connects Everything | Space technology links every zone, from satellites that map buried pyramids to probes that study asteroids and Earth observation tools that monitor our planet. |
6 | 24–30 August | All Zones: Showcase and Celebration | A final week to review, create, display and celebrate everything children have discovered, showing how all the zones connect. |
No two days are the same. Children will take part in interactive lessons and activities from day to day, with each session linked to the weekly zone. Every learner receives a 1-hour themed lesson plus a day pass to enjoy Spectrum Place, making the experience both educational and fun. One day might focus on ancient star maps, another on asteroid impacts, satellites, rocket building, planetary science, astronauts or creative design.
