Activities for Children

We very much appreciate having young people attend TSP, and we waive their registration fee as encouragement. Children 14 and younger are FREE, when accompanied by parent.  The Prude Ranch has lower accommodation charges, for children 6-11.

Your child or grandchild can attend any and all TSP activities that are available to our registered attendees.

In addition to the dark skies and “sea of telescopes” that are always available, sometimes we have special activities for children during TSP.

Some years we have a special door-prize drawing for children.  Please be watchful on Friday and/or Saturday evening for this possible opportunity to get their name in the “hat”!

The Prude Ranch also has an indoor pool for swimming, horseback riding, and hiking.

Here are some other items of interest…

• McDonald Observatory Tours
• Novice Observing Program – get started!
• Historical or Museum Tour
• Sightseeing Places in the area
• Talk on our Ham Radio Station
• You should be watchful for any last-minute posters for other opportunities that we put up on our announcements board, located just outside the Dining Hall entrance.
• Davis Mountains State Park: Ranger-led activities and Junior Ranger Explorer Packs