BAA SOLAR DAY

The Great American Eclipse 2024

As Burton Academy is directly in the path of totality for the Great American Eclipse of 2024 happening on April 8, we are excited to offer a premier total solar eclipse fair and viewing experience! From our location we will enjoy 3 minutes and 23 seconds of totality! As we have reached our event capacity of 900 attendees for the in-person fair, tickets are now sold out, but we invite you to join our livestream event which will be a first rate viewing experience! And, get ready for a day full of fun, food, games, learning and a lifelong experience you’ll never forget!

Livestream Details

  • Livestream Solar Day Preview Show: Sunday, April 7 @ 6:00 pm Streaming on Youtube, Facebook, and here on our event page.

  • Solar Day Livestream “Pre-Game” Show: Monday, April 8 from 11:30 am to 2 pm Streaming on Youtube, Facebook, and here on our event page.

  • Interact by joining the livestream chat on Facebook or Youtube or send us pics and video clips of your group/school/family tuning in and we’ll plan to give you a shoutout on the livestream! Send pics, video clips and questions to solarday24@burtonacademy.org.

April 8 Solar Day Livestream Event

Dr. Hebert and Emily Steele from the Institute for Creation Research share some perspectives and personal experiences that fueled their passion for sharing Christian Science with others!

Dr. Timothy Standish of the Geoscience Research Institute shares his passion, knowledge and wisdom as we discuss the intersection of Christianity and Science!

Solar Day Guest Interviews

Solar Fair Event Details

  • Tickets sold out! (Waitlist available)

  • When?: April 8, 2024 (10:30 am - 2:00 pm)

  • Where?: 4611 Kelly Elliott Rd, Arlington, TX 76017

  • Who’s Invited?:

    • Burton students & Families, Families interested in exploring Burton Academy, and families from area SDA Churches & BAA guests

  • Learning Resources:

    • Free Solar Day PDF Guide Version 2.0 created by our staff at Burton Academy, representing a SDA world view of creation!

Jim Burr, telescope inventor and designer shares his experiences including building telescopes for NASA!

Official Solar Day PDF Guide

The Eclipse Fair & What to Expect

  • A festive environment with food booths, games, bounce houses, learning activities and tons of fun!

  • (Optional) On-site sales of tickets available to enjoy food, selected games, etc.

  • A large gathering on Perryman Field (on campus) to enjoy the complete solar eclipse as viewed from our campus

  • FREE solar viewing glasses (custom designed for this event) for all attendees

  • An unforgettable day of fun, learning and lifelong memories!

  • (Don’t forget your lawn chair)

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