Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sign up my class?
Our target audience is students in the Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools. We prefer to serve both the 4th grade and 6th grade in a school for greater, long-term impact on students and schools. We do not have any openings right now, but if you are interested in the program and you are a teacher in either district please contact us and we can add you to a waiting list.
What is the cost of STARBASE?
The STARBASE program is free. Schools pay for transportation to and from STARBASE.
How do I get to STARBASE?
STARBASE is located on the 133rd Airlift Wing. Prior to coming onto base, you must submit the required security information. You will receive a security form in your teacher's manual. See the Educators Section, Before STARBASE for extra copies of this form.
What are STARBASE instructors' qualifications ?
All instructors are professional, certified teachers, licensed in the state of Minnesota.
What do I need to do before STARBASE?
See the educator section of this website for more information.
I am accompanying the class to STARBASE, what should I be doing when I get there?
If you are a teacher coming with your class, please refer to the teacher's manual and/or the Educator section of this website. The primary role for teachers, parents, and other adults who come to STARBASE is to support and aid in student learning. Additional responsibilities include assisting with handing out materials, organizing student lunches, supervising at lunch time, and taking photos using the STARBASE camera to capture students in action throughout the week. The STARBASE instructors will walk through these responsibilities with you on your first day of attendance. You will also receive a binder while at STARBASE that has suggestions of ways you can help lesson by lesson. This document will give you more information about participating at STARBASE.
Can my child participate in STARBASE as an individual?
STARBASE is not available to individual students unless potentially through special summer programs if your child qualifies. Check back in the spring for current summer program offerings.
