You have come to the web site of the IAYC, the International Astronomical Youth Camp.

The International Astronomical Youth Camp (IAYC) is a three-week long summer camp aiming to promote knowledge on astronomy and related sciences in a unique international atmosphere. Each year, the IAYC takes place at a different European location. This summer camp is different from most astronomical camps. At first, this is because if its international character: about seventy people from many different countries live together for three weeks. They are between 16 and 24 years old and share a common interest: astronomy. That is why every participant, with his or her own cultural background, forms an important piece in the complex puzzle of camp life.

Secondly, the camp is different in the way you work, or learn. The IAYC is not like staying in a hotel and following a summer school or an astronomy course. During the three weeks of IAYC, you will carry out your own small research project. You will therefore not just accept facts, but you will discover them yourself, or together with people with whom you will work together. The success of the camp depends on your contribution!

What about the next IAYC?

The next International Astronomical Youth Camp is the IAYC 2008, which takes place in Sayda, Germany from July 20th to August 9th, 2008.

Read more about IAYC 2008 here...

Who organises the IAYCs?

The IAYCs are organised by IWA, The International Workshop for Astronomy e.V. The IWA team consists of an international team of students and young scientists who all started as participants in IAYC and then joined IWA. IWA has been organising the IAYC for more than four decades. We do not have any commercial interest in organising the International Astronomical Youth Camps. Therefore, all IAYC leaders are volunteers!

Read more about IWA here...

Mosaics for your desktop

The following mosaics feature moments and pictures of the IAYC 2005, IAYC 2006 and IAYC 2007. They were all done by former participants. Click on a thumbnail to see the full version of each picture.

More impressions from previous IAYCs here...
Participants from previous camps...

Wallpapers

Get IAYC to you on your Desktop with our wallpapers featuring IAYC 2007.