The University of Arizona Sky School provides daytime and overnight science education programs to K-12 students. Participants learn about the unique Sky Island ecology and astronomy using authentic, hands-on scientific tools and methods. We strive to merge a wide variety of science and engineering disciplines to foster a deeper understanding of our earth, while building an appreciation for our sense of place.
Multi-Day Programs
Multi-day K-12 programs on Mt Lemmon and in Tucson schools
Science Education
Place-based and inquiry-based science education and teambuilding
Mentorship
Mentorship and engagement with UA graduate scientists
Experiences
You can support Sky School!
We depend on philanthropy to continue to deliver world-class outreach and education programs. Your contributions can help purchase equipment, underwrite K-12 student participation at the Sky School, improve facilities, and provide support for graduate student instructor stipends. For many of our public-school students, their Sky School experience is their first visit to public federal land, their first experience hiking, or their first chance to interact with or see themselves as professional scientists and researchers.
(Be sure to designate your gift to ‘Sky School’ in the Additional Information field)