Courses
“Chris came in to perform and present his fun and thrilling activities with our residents. Some of these activities included the following: Jump Height on the Moon, Balloons Away, Fizz Rocket, What is Life Discussion, and Balloon Straw Rocket. Each activity was enjoyed thoroughly by our residents and was presented with much passion and excitement. Our residents enjoyed his presentations and have asked that he comes back to do more!”
Marissa Cussins
STEL Residential Manager
Courses Include:
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Downloadable Lessons and Documents
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Hands-on Activities
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Videos
Courses Listed Below in Red
are Open for Registration
C ** Course dates and times can
be adjusted for groups
interested in having their
students participate.
** Ask about our group rates for
courses.
** In reference to the SPACE
CAMPS they are listed in the
registration per Participant
(Participant here refers to per
Group meaning school
groups or organizations).
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Your Instructor
Christopher (Chris) S. Centi
Also known as “C the Rocket Man”, is on a continuing mission to motivate and excite kids and adults about the cool wonders of science. He uses Astronomy, Space Exploration and hands-on sensory interactions. For over 37 years, Chris has presented entertaining, educational and empowering space science programs to diverse audiences ranging from ages 5 to 95. He has also presented workshops and in-services for teachers, other professionals and parents. As a speaker, author and science advocate, Chris weaves his hands-on approach and interaction with audiences into a presentation encouraging an appreciation of the importance of science, its usefulness in everyday life and Outer Space as one of our new frontiers.
Since 1985 Chris has been an Astronomy & Space Science Educator and CEO of Centi Astro-Space Activities (CASA).
He was instrumental in developing and building the planetarium for the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum in Jamestown, NY. and served as the Planetarium Director from November 2012 to December 2016.
Chris has many research interests including studying exoplanets and the search for life elsewhere. He is an author of various articles and actively gives hands-on presentations to various groups.
Using the hands-on approach, Chris has taught various kids college courses in Astronomy and Space Science and has appeared on TV advocating hands-on science.
“Mr. Centi did an incredible job answering questions written by my 3rd grade students. His answers were knowledgeable and taught us all something new!”
Timothy J. Stumpff
3rd Grade Teacher
Stoney Creek Elementary, A CMS School
Charlotte, NC 28262
1 - RACING to the MOON
DATES: Thursdays April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26
TIME: 6:30 PM EDT
2 - FIRST STEPS – HUMAN FOOTPRINTS
on the MOON
DATES: Saturdays May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
TIME: 11:00 AM EDT
3 - APOLLO to ARTEMIS
DATES: Wednesdays April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1
TIME: 4:30 PM EDT
4 - ARTEMIS PROGRAM: MOONBOUND
DATES: Wednesdays April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25, June 1
TIME: 6:00 PM EDT
5 - LUNAR MYSTERIES
6 - LIVING and WORKING in SPACE -
THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (ISS)
7 - EXPLORING SPACE - NEAR & FAR
8 - SPACE HAZZARDS
9 - LIFT OFF!! - THE STORY of ROCKETS and
How They Work
DATES: Saturdays May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
TIME: 12:30 PM EDT
10 - MARSBOUND
11 - MARSBOUND - ROBOTS to HUMAN PRESENCE
12 - OUR WILD and UNIQUE SOLAR SYSTEM
13 - WATER on EARTH and ELSEWHERE
14 - UNIVERSE of WONDER
15 - INTRO to ASTRONOMY
16 - EXOPLANETS - WORLDS BEYOND
DATE this course is available is coming soon with a
link to register.
17 - ALONE in the UNIVERSE??
18 - RISING STARGIRLS
19 - STEAM SPACE CAMP
(Although DATES & TIMES are listed below, they are not
set in stone. Let us know your scheduling and what
would work better for you. We can adjust the schedule
for you. These camps can be scheduled and offered
anytime for groups including school classes
afterschool programs, during summer and / or school
breaks. Contact us via email or phone to schedule your
camp)
Your Mission: LUNAR SPACE CAMP or
MARS SPACE CAMP
STEAM - LUNAR SPACE CAMP (A)
STEAM - LUNAR SPACE CAMP (B)
STEAM - LUNAR SPA CE CAMP (C)
DATES: July 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27
TIME: CAMP (A): 9:30 AM EDT
CAMP (B): 11:30 AM EDT
CAMP (C): 1:30 PM EDT
STEAM - MARS SPACE CAMP (A)
STEAM - MARS SPACE CAMP (B)
STEAM - MARS SPACE CAMP (C)
DATES: August 1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15,17
TIME: CAMP (A): 9:30 AM EDT
CAMP (B): 11:30 AM EDT
CAMP (C): 1:30 PM EDT
20 - COSMIC TIDBITS (Offered Weekly)
DATES: Tuesdays April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
TIME: 5:30 PM EDT
21 - SPACE SCIENCE SPINOFFS (Offered Weekly)
DATES: Tuesdays April 12, 19, 26, May 3, 10, 17
TIME: 6:30 PM EDT
“Being able to have Christopher "C the Rocket Man" Centi talk with my students was a great experience. The students were able to ask questions and learn about space from a professional which was the highlight of the unit.”
Patrick Goff, 8th Grade Science Teacher
Beumont Middle School
