Since 2013, our club has had a very active partnership with Coronado K-8 School in Tucson. Club members volunteer to co-teach 5th and 7th grade students key concepts of astronomy, such as phases of the moon and elements of the solar system.
In addition, the club uses the Arizona Tax Credit program to provide funds toward the purchase of telescopes for all 5th grade students and the University of Arizona Astronomy Summer Camp scholarships for 7th grade students.
To date, nearly 1,100 telescopes have been distributed to 5th grade students and over 30 summer camp scholarships for 7th graders. Several of these students have expressed that attending summer camp on Mt Lemmon was a turning point in their career decision-making process.
How can you help: If you are interested in helping with telescope distribution/orientation, please contact Ann MacDonald, Coronado School Outreach Coordinator, [email protected]. If you are interested in contributing an Arizona Tax Credit, please use the form on Coronado School's website. Designate Coronado K-8 School as the recipient of your tax credit. You have the option of donating online or printing the form which may be mailed or dropped off at Coronado K-8 School.
Click HERE for the Arizona Tax Credit Program form on Coronado's website.