Galaxy Explorers is a high school volunteer program. We accept 9th-12th grade students. The earliest a student can apply is a graduating 8th/incoming 9th grader.
Applications are a 4-step process. Please complete an online application, attend one GE info session, fill out a parent consent form, and have a teacher turn in a recommendation letter. Please check out our How to Apply page for more detailed information.
NO! Being part of the GE program is free. The program is grant and donation funded so any student interested in STEM can have an opportunity to participate.
Yes. We are currently working on a financial aid packet. Please email galaxyexplorers@chabotspace.org for more information.
The minimum requirement is 12 hours/month. Please check out our About Galaxy Explorers page for more information.
Galaxy Explorers is NOT a summer program. The minimum requirement is one year.
Applications are viewed 2 times a year. Once in late Spring (April/May) and once in the Fall (Sept/Oct). Any application turned in after a deadline will be considered for the following enrollment cycle.
Please RE-APPLY! We get more applicants than we have spots. By re-applying you are showing us you are still interested in the program and it will be taken in to consideration during the next enrollment cycle. We keep all applications for one year.
Please email galaxyexplorers@chabotspace.org with your special request. Our staff will look at what opportunities we have available and get in touch with you.
For any additional questions regarding the Galaxy Explorers program or application process, please email atruitt@chabotspace.org