The Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation strives to improve the quality of life through its advocacy of education, the environment and strengthening the workforce.

DASEF programs teach the responsible use of technology, along with stewardship of our planet and its resources. We endeavor to teach children and their families the importance of using science and technology in a way that appreciates and respects the earth -- and its most valuable resource: people. To sign up email your name, number of participants, and your phone number to: Lynne Bloom dasef.outpost@verizon.net or call the Outpost (302) 659-5003 or (302) 834-1978 and leave a number where we can reach you. 

Program Descriptions for the Environmental Outpost
Exciting and entertaining science and technology programs for families and schools!
 Check www.dasef.org for more information.

Parent and child (or children) teams can explore science and technology topics in a fun and educational way. The perfect alternative to the wasteland of Saturday morning TV!  Monthly adventures in discovery will be offered at the Environmental Outpost on our Big Oak Road site. They will be two hours in length – 10:00 a.m. until noon – with a fee of $6/person. Limit: 20 participants.

Evening Eyes on the Skies 

Like to get a better look at objects you see in the night sky or want to share the excitement of star gazing with your family and friends? Then come to DASEF’s Environmental Outpost for one of our evening “Eyes on the Skies” sessions (see schedule below). For two hours, you can explore the universe in our observatory and learn about the moon, the planets, and constellations. The fee is $5/person. Limit: 20 participants. Pay by exact change or check. Make check payable to: “DASEF”. To sign up email your name, number of participants, and your phone number to: Lynne Bloom at dasef.outpost@verizon.net

Sunday, January 24th 5-7pm Moon, Orion and Pleiades

Sunday, February 21st 5:30–7:30 pm Moon, Orion and Mars

Friday, March 26th 7–9 pm Moon, Mars and Saturn

Friday, April 16th 7–9 pm Mars, Saturn and Mercury

Friday, May 21 8–10 pm Moon, Saturn, Mars and Venus

Friday, June 11 8–10 pm Saturn, Mars and Venus

Thursday, July 29 8-10 pm Moon, Sagittarius, M10, M8 (Lagoon Nebula), M20 (Trifid Nebula) and M17 (Swan Nebula)

Spring and Fall Bi -Annual Family Fundraiser Days 

Outdoor family event held at the Outpost featuring lots of simultaneous fun-filled family activities such as rocket launching demonstrations, solar viewers, Geo-caching activities, face painting, a spinning device, a hands-on outdoor maze, telescope mirror, face painting, activities and challenges, songs and stories.   This is a rain or shine event.  Refreshments and Food will be available for purchase.  $5.00 entrance fee. Children 3 and under free.   

Next Family Day Fundraiser is on April 24 from 1-4pm

 

Birthday Parties

Come to DASEF’s Environmental Outpost for super Birthday Parties Your selection of themed parties includes dinosaurs, space, butterflies or pirates. Enjoy lots of fun activities to make and take with you!

The fee for a 2-hour party is $200 for up to 14 guests; additional guests - $5 each, up to maximum of 20. For ages 4 to 9. You are welcome to bring food and supplies for your party. Pizza can be supplied for an additional fee.

Destination Academies Held at the University of Delaware and the Environmental Outpost

Half or Full-day Destination Dinosaur and Ocean Academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Environmental Outpost in Smyrna, Delaware.  Hands-on activities and many opportunities for prob­lem solving in small teams are included.  All children will receive an academy T-shirt and information about the new high-tech world they are entering. Before & After Care available.