Primary schools
Take a trip to visit us at the University, or book for a workshop at your school. We offer activities linked to the key stage two curriculum and regret that we are unable to offer activities for key stage one or nursery age children.
Please be aware that, unless we are working with you on a specific project, we are only able to offer one workshop, per school, per academic year.
Visit Us: Astrocampus and Robotics
Investigate space with a two and a quarter hour visit to the University of York campus. This includes a tour and activities at the University's observatory, the Astrocampus, and a robotics workshop, in which children are challenged to build space rovers using electronics kits.
This free visit is suitable for up to 60 key stage 2 children (aged 7+).
In-School Workshop: Virtual Reality and Robotics
Explore the Solar System with two interactive workshops: Launch into space and enjoy a guided tour of planets and stars using virtual reality headsets, and build space rovers using electronics kits as part of a robotics activity.
This 90-minute workshop can be repeated with multiple classes over a day, with two classes (up to 60 students) taking part at any one time.
This free in-school activity is suitable for key stage 2 children (aged 7+).
In-School Activity: Cosmodome
The Cosmodome is an inflatable planetarium that provides spectacular views of the night sky and a truly immersive experience. Learn how to find and identify different constellations in the night sky and fly through the Solar System, learning about the search for life on other planets.
Recommended for key stage 2 children (aged 7+). There is a charge of £250 per day, plus expenses for this activity.
