The B'K Magazine, Volume 16, Issue 4 launches on Oct 1! It features poetry by Daniel Aôndona, @daragoodale.bsky.social, Dorothy Lune, Grace K. Schmitt, Hayley Garcia Parnell, @lsparks.bsky.social, Nadia Mustefa, Natalie Gachoka, Saheed Sunday, sofia abbas, and Spencer S.

Our very own galaxy — here are some amazing photos of the Milky Way taken in El Solitario, Spain back in 2017! IAYC is a perfect place to learn how to observe 🌌 All images were taken by leader Javier Barrios Martí during camp 🔭 #astrophotography #astroedu #astrophotos #galactic #spacephotography

Here are a few more nostalgic photos from IAYC 2024! Clear skies, and we look forward to seeing everyone soon 🌌 (2/2) 🔭🎢 #EduSky #astrophotography #astroedu #astronomyeducation

Here’s another glimpse into camp life and some astro pictures, from IAYC 2024 in Klingenthal, Germany! The astro pics were all taken by participants last summer, and they can be very proud of themselves :) (1/2) 🔭🎢 #EduSky #astrophotography #astroedu #astronomyeducation

Check out these astro photos — all taken by participants at the 2024 International Astronomical Youth Camp in Klingenthal, Germany! They can be very proud of their work :-) 🔭🎢 #astrophotography #astroedu #EduSky

Tomorrow there will be a partial solar eclipse! Please remember to take safety precautions so as not to damage your eyes/observational instruments. Find more information about the eclipse and safety measures on NASA’s page at: science.nasa.gov/eclipses/fut... 🔭🎢 #astroedu #EduSky #astrophotography

Here’s part 1 to a journey through time — photos of current and former leaders at their first camp and most recent! At IAYC, the volunteer leaders organize camp and working groups for participants, helping them with their personalized research projects based around topics in astronomy. 🔭🎢 #EduSky

All of these awe-inspiring photos were taken by participants at the International Astronomical Youth Camp back in 2016! They did an amazing job :) 🔭🧪🎢 #astrophotography

Let us know what you think about these findings for our astronomy camp, and if you have noticed similar trends within your educational environments! 🔭🧪🎢 #EduSky #WomenInSTEM

We place great importance on inclusivity and respect, values which help to make the IAYC an excellent place to learn about astronomy! Thanks for tuning in and clear skies 🌌

When it comes to application gender statistics, we see more non-male applicants than male, which is not unique to our program. This trend is generally explained by traditional learning environments being best suited to males, thus non-males tend to seek alternative learning environments.

This year, 54 distinct countries were represented in applications, which is about a 17% increase in different nationalities from 2024, and a 32% increase from 2023! The international atmosphere of camp is one we are proud to offer, which fosters collaboration, discovery, and connection with peers.

Applications for IAYC 2025 closed a little over a week ago, so we thought it was time for everybody’s favorite discipline — statistics!

Please feel free to share the application poster within your institutions in the remaining days before the deadline! You can find the pdf on our website at: www.iayc.org/documents/ia...

The application deadline for the 2025 IAYC is in only a few days, so if you’re 16-24 and passionate about astronomy, get your application in now! Don’t miss out on 3 weeks of stargazing, science, and connecting with like-minded peers from all over the world. Applications close March 9th, 23:59 CEST

Important update for the 2025 International Astronomical Youth Camp – the working group RIZZLER has been removed due to changes in the 2025 Leader Team, while the other working groups remain unchanged. The website and application portal have been updated to reflect this.

Application deadline is in 20 days (March 9th, 23:59 CEST) — if you want to apply, then there’s no time to waste! When you’re ready, be sure to press the “submit” button on your final application (you’ll receive an email confirmation that the submission was successful). Apply here: apply.iayc.org

Applications to the 2025 International Astronomical Youth camp are rolling in — join us this summer for hands-on experience with a scientific project, adaptable to all skill levels. Below is the IAYC 2025 poster pdf, please feel free to share it within your institution! www.iayc.org/documents/ia...

Applications to the IAYC 2025 are now open! If you’re 16-24 years old and interested in astronomy, join us for an unforgettable 3 weeks of stargazing, outdoor adventures, and hands-on projects. Check out our First Info page to apply: www.iayc.org/nextcamp/. Applications close March 9, 23:59 CEST