Community of Ariane Cities
Scientific Holidays*
Scientific Holidays took place from July 1 to 10, 2010 in Cercedilla (close to Madrid - Spain). During this stay several high schooler of diferent nationalities comes of Ariane cities: Evry, Bordeaux, Vernon, Les Mureaux, Barcelone; Madrid, Hardthausen, Bremen, Liege and Charleroi participated at scientific and intercultural activities. The high schooler learnt to build mini-rockets and robots. They were also lucky to visit EADS CASA ESPACIO and the Casa de la Villa (Old Hall of city of Madrid).
Click here to see the pictures taken by the high schooler.
Task
The Scientific Holidays are an annual programme organized by our cooperation partner Planète Sciences. In the past CVA participated in the programme with a group of 20-30 international students at high school level, 15-17 years of age.
The programme includes a 2 week camp in which the participants are trained to build miniature rockets. Highlight of the camp is the "International Rocket Day" during which miniature rockets and balloons are launched by the students.
The CVA group named "The Children of Ariane" is guided by experienced facilitators.
When
During summer (July/August)
Where
- 2002 Millau (France)
- 2003 Sissonne (France)
- 2004 Long Pont sur Orge (France)
- 2006 Barcelona (Spain)
- 2007 Toulouse (France)
- 2008 Eurospace Centre Redu (Belgium)
- 2009 Hardthausen/Lampoldshausen (Germany)
Cultural and social events
Diversified sightseeing and intercultural interaction programme included.
Generally managed by
Planète Sciences, a French national youth organization
* educational programme reserved in priority to kids leaving in Ariane Cities