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Astro Space Camp with ISSET

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Summary

Astro Space Camp is a hands-on, STEM-powered holiday camp where young explorers aged 7–12 can experience the wonders of space science in the heart of London. Held at King’s College London during May half-term, the camp blends interactive learning with high-energy fun—think solar oven marshmallow baking, rocket launches, and drop-tested Mars landers.

What truly sets this camp apart are its direct connections to space: children engage in live video Q&As with NASA astronauts Steve Swanson and Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, and even get to send a postcard into space on a Blue Origin rocket. It’s an unforgettable experience designed to inspire future scientists, engineers, and dreamers alike.

Program Features

  • Build rockets, landers, and kites through hands-on STEM experiments
  • Join live video Q&As with real NASA astronauts
  • Send a personalised postcard into space via Blue Origin
  • Explore the solar system, night sky, and gravity in fun, creative ways
  • Gain confidence, curiosity, and a passion for science in a supportive camp environment.

What's Included?

  • All hands-on STEM workshops and materials
  • live video sessions with NASA astronauts
  • personalised camp certificate
  • a space-flown postcard via Blue Origin
  • supervised daytime care in a secure university setting.

Program Details

  • Date Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May
  • Duration 5 days
  • Ages 7–12
  • Fees £299
  • Location King's College London

More Information

The academic side of Astro Space Camp is built around interactive STEM education, where children explore topics like planetary science, rocketry, astronomy, and physics through exciting hands-on experiments. From building solar ovens and Mars landers to understanding gravity and the night sky, every activity is designed to make complex science accessible, memorable, and fun.

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