Space Camp at US Space and Rocket Center

Space Camp offers young explorers a thrilling, hands-on journey into astronaut training, like real NASA astronauts, and space science, right where real missions begin.

Summary

Space Camp is an immersive six-day residential program where students aged 9–11 experience the excitement of space exploration through realistic astronaut training and STEM-focused learning. Based at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the camp places children in team-based mission simulations, challenging them to solve problems and think critically like real NASA astronauts.

Participants build and launch rockets, explore life aboard the International Space Station, design Martian colonies, and train on authentic astronaut equipment including gravity simulators. It’s an unforgettable blend of adventure, education, and inspiration that ignites curiosity and confidence in young learners.

Program Features

Train like a real astronaut using NASA-adapted equipment
Launch rockets and complete simulated space missions
Learn STEM through exciting, hands-on challenges
Explore life aboard the International Space Station
Build teamwork and confidence through immersive activities.

Program Details

Dates	1 June - 29 August
Duration	6 days, 5 nights
Ages	9 - 11
Fees	From $1,799
Location	Huntsville, Alabama, USA

The academic component of Space Camp immerses students in hands-on STEM education, where they engage with real-world space science concepts through astronaut training simulations, mission planning, and interactive lessons on space hardware, engineering, and life in orbit. Designed to spark curiosity and build critical thinking, the curriculum supports 21st-century learning and introduces students to aerospace career pathways.

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