Aspen Science Center

The Aspen Science Center

The Aspen Science Center (ASC) is the only non-profit dedicated exclusively to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education in the greater Roaring Fork Valley. From Aspen to Parachute, we serve children, families, and adults, (residents and visitors alike), through engaging, hands-on programs and events. ASC partners with schools, libraries, and community organizations to provide accessible, inclusive, and bilingual STEM opportunities that inspire curiosity and lifelong learning

Our Current Program Offerings Include: 

• STEM Exploration Hour at Local Libraries. 
• Summer Camps (Robotics, Girls In Stem, Junior Doctor Academy, Rockets, Early STEM, Crime Scene Science, Fire Science, Fantastic Physics, & Chemistry)
• Classroom and Field Trip Programs 
• After School Enrichment
• Coding Clubs 
• Ice Age Discovery Tours in Snowmass, CO. 
• Adult Programming with Local Institutions 

Your Support at Work

Your generous donation will help us: 

• Hire staff and purchase STEM supplies to create fun and engaging activities for each of our programs including computers for our Robotics programs, play-dough for our anatomy models, and chemistry materials for exciting experiments.

• Bring engaging STEM education programs and outreach opportunities to schools and communities that may not have otherwise had access.

• Fund bilingual and inclusive programs and camp scholarships to families in need, ensuring every person we reach has the opportunity to participate and learn.

• Empower local youth to explore careers in STEM education through year around paid internship programs.

• Support high school interns through our Community STEM Leaders program, providing mentorships and hands-on leadership experience.

Every dollar helps kids, teens, and families explore, experiment, and discover, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals! 

Testimonials

“Our kids LOVE coming to your programs! They always look forward to it, it’s the highlight of their week!” - Carbondale Teacher 

"...So many kids were engaged - kids we sometimes don't see engaged in that way." - Carbondale Teacher

"...This is one of the few opportunities in the valley that I know of for extracurricular and enrichment in science that is known or available." - Glenwood Springs Parent

"...We tell so many people about how amazing these camps are. Great programming that stays on topic, counselors that are intelligent and personable, and a focus on science!" - Parent 

"...My boys came home each day eagerly explaining the aerodynamic principles they had discovered through hands-on experiments. By the final day [of camp], when they launched their personally designed model rockets, I witnessed them thinking like true engineers." - Parent

"...Working with LEGO SPIKE Prime, [my kids] built and programmed their own robots while tackling fun challenges that kept them curious and engaged." -Parent