Register to stay overnight at PARI and/or eat PARI provided meals during the NASA Space Apps Challenge

📍 Where: The PARI campus at 1 PARI Drive, Rosman, NC  28772
📅 When: Friday, October 3^rd at 7:00 PM through Sunday, October 5^th at 3:00 PM
🛏️ What: This registration covers lodging on Friday and Saturday nights and meals while attending the event
🙂 Who: This is for people who have already registered for the Rosman Location at the NASA Space Apps website. Please register there first! https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/local-events/rosman/
⚠️ Deadlines: You must register for meals by 9/25/2025 so we can order and receive food on time. Lodging is assigned on a first come, first served basis, so sooner is better. To come to participate but not eat or stay over, you may register anytime.

You may register for just meals, just lodging, or a combination of both. You do not need to stay overnight at PARI or eat PARI provided meals to participate in the event.

Lodging is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The registration form will allow you to list requested roommates. We will make every effort to honor these requests, but they are not guaranteed. In the absence of roommate requests, we will assign lodging based on age and gender.

About the Event

This event is for teams ready to tackle big ideas in space exploration. If you believe you are up to the task of transforming a complex topic into a tool or experience that helps others understand and be inspired, this event is for you!

If you’re a teacher, gather up a team of students. If you’re a student or an individual, gather some friends. Then, register!

Your team will choose from a menu of space science related challenges to take on for the weekend. Most challenges will be related to developing creative ways to explain concepts in space science and human space exploration to others.

Learn more at https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/

International Observe The Moon Night  🌔🔭

Bonus Event!  Saturday, October 4th is International Observe the Moon Night!  We’ll take some time that evening to view the Moon, explore some lunar maps, touch tactile, 3D printed lunar models, and be a part of the global community celebrating the Moon together.  All NASA Space Apps Challenge participants can join.  If you’re not attending with us, you can visit NASA’s website to learn other Moon observation opportunities and activities: https://moon.nasa.gov/observe-the-moon-night/

Who Should Attend

• There will be challenges that are accessible to teams with a variety of skill levels.
• Based on our experience, a team will have the most success with at least three members; larger teams are great too.  But, individuals can attempt challenges on their own.
• Attendees under the age of 18 must have an adult attend with them and stay for the entire duration of the event. We encourage a teacher or other adult to accompany a team of younger participants.
• You are encouraged to register as a team. If you are an individual registering alone we may be able to find a team for you to join, but this is not a guarantee.  Start recruiting your team now!
• Attendees are strongly encouraged to register only if they can participate in the entire event.
• You may register as a remote attendee if you are part of a team. We will assist the rest of your team in communicating with you via video chat so you can participate.

What is Provided

• Admission is free. Lodging, meals, mentorship, and access to the PARI facilities is made possible by PARI and its partners.
• Basic supplies such as paper, writing instruments, and some art supplies are provided.
• WiFi is available throughout the PARI campus.
• Computers are available to use if you cannot bring your own.
• You will have the opportunity to visit PARI’s museum, and weather allowing, view the night sky through telescopes.
• Some other supplies like electronics equipment, crafting supplies, etc, may be available in limited quantities. Limited 3D printing capacity is available.

Important Rules & Information

• Attendees under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone who remains with them for the entirety of the event.
• One chaperone can be responsible for up to 8 attendees under the age of 18.
• For larger teams, we encourage one chaperone for each gender in your team.
• If you register and later become unable to attend, please let us know so we can make your space available to others.
• PARI does not allow tobacco products, vapes, alcohol, drugs, or weapons anywhere on campus.
• PARI is a peanut and tree-nut free campus. Please do not bring foods that include these ingredients.
• Additional site policies will be included in an email prior to the event.

Lodging & Meal Details

• Lodging provided is dormitory style. Beds are bunk beds and bathrooms and showers are located in the same building but are shared with others.
• Camp Sites are available as well upon request for tent camping or to park an RV or camper.  There are no utility hookups at camp sites but campers will have access to restroom facilities in nearby buildings.
• You may need to bring your own twin sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels. More details about this will be shared once lodging assignments are made.
• Attendees under the age of 18 must register with an adult who will remain with them for the duration of the event.
• If you are an adult who is chaperoning attendees under the age of 18, you will be assigned lodging in the same building as the attendees you are responsible for. You must remain with your group for the entire event.
• PARI will respect all food allergies and dietary restrictions. Dietary preferences will be respected to the best of our ability.
• Meals will be available at regular and appropriate times throughout the event. Some snacks will be available between meals.
• You may bring your own snacks, but they should not include peanuts or tree-nuts. Food is not allowed to be stored or consumed in the dorms or other lodging areas. Space will be provided to store snacks. We encourage you to bring them in a container that can be sealed and labeled.

Thank you to our partners, The Smoky Mountain STEM Collaborative, Southwestern Community College, NASA Space Grant, and other PARI supporters, for making this event possible!

If at all possible, please register your whole team at once by adding multiple tickets to your cart. Contact us if you need to make changes later. Thank you!