Stargaze with Mind Museum at Astro Camp: Camp Cosmos
Soon it will be the perfect time to look up at the stars at the upcoming Mind Museum’s Astro Camp: Camp Cosmos, to be held at Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp in Tanay, Rizal this coming March 30 to 31, 2019!
Also read: The Mind Museum in BGC: A World-Class Science Museum in Manila
Astro Camp is an overnight stargazing camp conducted by The Mind Museum. Learn the basics of stargazing while enjoying the grandeur of the Milky Way, Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and more!
The camp activities will include stargazing activities such as learning about the constellations and using a telescope to view heavenly objects. There will also be arts and craft activities for campers to learn more about the cosmos right beneath the extraordinary canopy of stars.
Camp rates
Currently, the Early Bird Rate is available from March 1 to 21 for only Php 3,500. After these dates, the Regular Rate of Php 3,800 will apply. Those with the Unlimited Science Pass, get discounts by e-mailing your IDs to programs@themindmuseum.org.
Experience the Stars!
Both kids and adults are welcome to join the Camp Cosmos which will include a dinner and breakfast, workshop kits and activities, use of telescopes and binoculars. Tents and lanterns will also be provided (1 tent and 1 lantern per 4 pax).
The resident scientists of The Mind Museum known as the Mind Movers will facilitate all the activities included in the camp. Additionally, use of the swimming pools, outdoor team building obstacle course, and the hanging bridge of the resort will be free of use.
Registration
Registration for Camp Cosmos can be made online through The Mind Museum or email programs@themindmuseum.org with subject: Astro Camp Registration. For other inquiries, contact 02-909-6463 loc. 6498
Getting to Ten Cents to Heaven
Via public transportation:
- From Cubao, ride a jeep or FX going to Cogeo Gate 2 / Padilla.
- From Gate 2 (near the market), ride a jeep going to Sampaloc, Tanay.
- This is a long and scenic route on a zigzag road. You will pass through Masinag, Cogeo, Boso-Boso Resort, Palo Alto, Garden Cottages, etc.
- Ten Cents to Heaven will be on the right side of the road.
- Get down when you see the billboard and walk up to the gated entrance.
Via private car:
- Drive to Marikina Highway going to Antipolo. Continue driving past Sta. Lucia Mall going to Tanay.
- Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp is to your right after you pass Masungi Georeserve and before you reach The Sierra Madre Mountain Resort-Hotel.
- If you see Pico de Pino Café and Restaurant to your left, you are less than 5 minutes from Ten Cents to Heaven.
Details:
What: Mind Museum’s Astro Camp: Camp Cosmos
Where: Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp, Sitio Mayagay II Cuyambay, Marikina-Infanta Hwy, Tanay, Rizal
When: March 30 to 31, 2019
Ticket Information:
- Early Bird Rate: available from Mar 1 to 21 for only Php 3,500
- Regular Rate of Php 3,800
Website: Mind Museum Astro Camp: Camp Cosmos
Source: Astro Camp: Camp Cosmos
