Over five days throughout August 2025, we’ll blend classroom learning, outdoor experience, and site visits. We’ll spend time with the Maay Uuyow book and talk about the research behind it, how to teach this material — even when the stars aren’t visible — and how to make it meaningful for different audiences. (Youth/ Elders/ Visiting Tribes) Everyone who completes the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and a small presentation kit to help carry the teachings home. 

The course is open to Kumeyaay/Diegueño/Ipai/Tipai and tribal descendants, ages 18 and up, with priority given to those who are ready to share what they learn with community. Kids/Teens are welcome to accompany their adult taking the course!

Instructor: Micheal Connolly

Transportation support is available, gas

reimbursement, hotel reimbursement, etc.

Please specify in the registration form.

SCHEDULE:

Day 1: Classroom Orientation & Book Discussion Date:

Sun. August 10 | Time: 12 PM–5 PM KCC *finalized date*

Campus - Rancho San Diego

Day 2: Vallecitos Night Sky Session

Date: Sun. August 17 | Time: 7 PM–10 PM

Vallecito County Park -37349 Great S Stage Rte 1849, Julian, CA 92036

Day 3: La Rumerosa, Baja California

Date: Sun. August 24 | Time: 12 PM–6 PM

Meetat TecateBorder (Musthave Tribal ID/

passport. Transportation in Mexico will be facilitated)

Day 4: Urban Constellations Field Day

Date: Sun. August 31 | Time: 10 AM–3 PM

Cowles Mountain, Old Town, Museum of Us

Day 5: Final Presentations & Wrap-Up

Date: TBD | Time: TBD

KCC Campus - Rancho San Diego