ASHLAND, Ky. — The Highlands Museum and Discovery Center is offering two summer programs on space science and rocketry developed with staff from Morehead State University’s space science program.

“3-2-1 Blastoff” is Wednesday, July 8 for children in second through fourth grade while “Rocket Science 101” is Thursday, July 9, for children in fifth through seventh grade. Both programs are 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

“Both programs will teach the same concepts of rocketry, but they will be age appropriate,” Emily Roush, education and marketing director at the museum, said. “It will expand on things and teach things that aren’t normally taught in the classroom.”

NASA Education Workshop (NEW) educators Danny Blevins and Mike Burchett will lead the programs. They completed the two-week intensive training program at a NASA base where they learned more about rocketry and how to be better overall science instructors.

Participants in both programs will not only learn about rocketry and space science, but will also build and launch model rockets, although the younger children will use stomp rockets instead of chemical rockets, Roush said.

“It’s good to get kids interested in science and space at a young age. It’s never too early to start learning about it,” Roush said. “It’s a fun day and a safe day. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”

The cost to participate is $35, which includes a snack and T-shirt. It is advised to bring your own lunch. To reserve a spot, stop by the museum or call 606-329-8888. Cash, check and VISA/MasterCard are accepted.