Science Camp Our Earth - Discover the planet you live on!

Our planet is full of exciting secrets - and that's exactly what we want to discover together at Science Camp! The focus will be on three elements that make life on Earth possible: Soil, rocks and water.

What exactly is soil and why is it so important for plants, animals and us humans? What stories are hidden in rocks and how can they tell us something about the earth's past? And what role does water play for all life - and how does it move through our environment?

You will get to the bottom of these questions with exciting experiments, research assignments and lots of discoveries of your own. You will try things out for yourself, observe and find out how the natural processes in "System Earth" work.

Look forward to a varied camp where you will have the chance to explore, marvel, understand and have lots of fun for a week from 9 am to 4 pm!

Contact person at ZML
Michael Gauss
Phone: +49 721 608-48206
E-mail: michael.gauss3∂kit.edu

 

What you can expect:

  • Exciting experiments
  • Outdoor activities (such as panning for gold)
  • Exchange with other curious minds
  • and much more

Register now and become part of an unforgettable journey of discovery around our unique planet!

If the costs are an obstacle for you, there is the possibility of financial support. Just get in touch with us - together we'll find a solution!

Science Camp "Our Earth"

Overview

Science Camp Our Earth

from 10. to 14.08.2026

for young people from grades 5 to 7 (aged 10 to 14)

Registration information

Maximum number of participants: 15 students

Registration takes place online via the Student Academy website (link follows).

The cost share for meals, field trip, experimental material, entrance fees and leisure program is 150 euros. We start daily at 9 a.m., the day ends at approx. 5 p.m. You will receive notification of acceptance or rejection directly from KIT. Please only transfer the fee to the Student Academy afterwards!

The Science Camp Our Earth is offered in close cooperation with the Landesforschungszentrum Geothermie, the Zentrum für Energie and the Schülerakademie Karlsruhe e.V..

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