A colour photograph of a school bus waiting at the RAO.

School Groups

Hands-on, experiential science learning for grades four to twelve.

In-person, on-site school programs

We offer experiential science education programs connected to the Alberta K-12 curriculum. Visit the links below for an overview of our programming. Please see our Booking Information page for details including cost, class size, and how to prepare for your visit. Finally, Click here to make a booking!

Grade 4-6

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

A colour photograph of students gathered next to a telescope.

Not ready to visit? Check out our self-directed programs

Our online resources help you learn more about light pollution mitigation, sky science, light and optics. Measuring star magnitudes and counting bats or birds in your community gives students real world applications for the concepts they learn in the classroom.  

Explore Your Night Sky
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.
A colour photograph of Rex, the University of Calgary Dinos mascot, exploring the RAO.