Girls 2 Space Summer Program Launches to an Incredible Start
It All Begins Here
The excitement is palpable as the Meteor Crater Education Alliance's Girls 2 Space Summer Program is officially underway—and already proving to be a tremendous success.
This summer, girls from middle schools across Arizona have come together to explore the limitless possibilities that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can offer. Through hands-on activities, engaging challenges, mentorship opportunities, and inspiring discussions with professionals in STEM fields, participants are discovering how their interests and talents can lead to exciting futures in science and engineering.
The Girls 2 Space program is designed to help young women build confidence, develop critical thinking skills, and see themselves as future innovators, explorers, engineers, and leaders. Throughout the program, students are encouraged to dream big, ask questions, solve problems, and imagine the impact they can make on the world.
"We are thrilled to see so many enthusiastic young women embracing opportunities to learn, create, and explore," said Executive Director Tony Pelaez. "Their curiosity, creativity, and determination remind us why programs like Girls 2 Space are so important."
The success of this program would not be possible without the generous support of our community partners and donors. The Meteor Crater Education Alliance extends its sincere gratitude to the Burton Family Foundation, the Arizona Community Foundation, W. L. Gore & Associates, and Sam & Marjorie McLanahan. Their commitment to education and workforce development is helping create meaningful opportunities for the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
As the summer progresses, participants will continue to engage in experiences that challenge them to think critically, collaborate effectively, and pursue their ambitions with confidence. We look forward to sharing more stories and highlights from this remarkable group of future leaders.
The journey to the stars begins with curiosity—and for these young women, that journey is already well underway.
SpaceFort: Asteroid Day Flagstaff Is Landing June 26!
Meet astronauts!
Get ready for one of the most exciting family STEM adventures ever to land in Flagstaff!
For one unforgettable day, the Elk's Lodge in Flagstaff will transform into SpaceFort: Asteroid Day Flagstaff—a high-energy celebration of space, creativity, imagination, gaming, art, science, and discovery. This unique event brings together astronauts, scientists, artists, gamers, educators, and families for an incredible journey into the wonders of the universe.
SpaceFort: Asteroid Day Flagstaff
Friday, June 26
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Elk's Lodge
2101 N. San Francisco Street
Flagstaff, Arizona 86001
Visitors will have the rare opportunity to meet real astronauts and space pioneers while exploring hands-on STEM experiences designed to inspire curiosity and imagination in people of all ages.
Meet Extraordinary Space Explorers
Participants can:
Create space-inspired art alongside astronaut and artist Nicole Stott
Carry out thrilling virtual space missions using Kerbal Space Program with astrophysicist and gaming sensation Scott Manley
Explore rockets, asteroids, planetary defense, and human space exploration with astronauts Steve Smith and Ed Lu
A Universe of Activities for the Whole Family
SpaceFort offers four action-packed hours filled with discovery and fun, including:
Planetarium shows
Solar telescope observations
Rocket activities
Hands-on STEM stations
Food trucks
Exciting raffles
A science store packed with space-themed toys, gifts, STEM kits, books, and even goodies for your pets
Whether your child dreams of becoming an astronaut, engineer, scientist, artist, inventor, gamer, or explorer, SpaceFort is designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, imagination, and wonder.
Admission
Adults: $10
Students (Ages 6–17): $7
Children 5 & Under: FREE
Every ticket purchased helps support STEM outreach programs serving students throughout Flagstaff and Northern Arizona through the Meteor Crater Education Alliance. By attending, families are helping create opportunities for young people to discover science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging educational experiences.
Join the Adventure
SpaceFort: Asteroid Day Flagstaff is more than an event—it's a celebration of discovery, imagination, and the boundless possibilities of the future.
Don't miss four hours of astronauts, rockets, gaming, creativity, STEM adventures, food trucks, and unforgettable family fun.
Register today and prepare for launch!
Tickets and event information are available at:
The countdown has begun. We'll see you at SpaceFort!