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OvernightSTEMAcademic

Campers use telescopes and astronomical data archives to investigate celestial objects in teams. They study astronomy, physics and astrobiology and share their research findings.

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Details

Who: Rising 9th–12th grade
Season: Jul 6 – Jul 172026
Price: $3,910/session2026
Price: $50 (registration fee)2026

Weeks and sessions2026

As the camp lists them. A blank means the camp’s general details apply.

Week / theme	Dates
One Week Session	Jul 6 – Jul 17

Where

Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute
1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC
~65 min drive from downtown (from town)Map

Good to know

In the camp’s own words.

Financial aid: Yes. “We're proud to offer financial assistance to reduce the cost of camp for those who need it through grants, sponsors, and donations.”
Lunch: Yes. “PARI provides three meals a day and snacks.”
Transportation: Yes. “We pick up on the first day of camp and drop off on the last day of camp from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) within specified time periods free of charge.”

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Checked Oct 29, 2026.

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