At these summer schools, students learn by doing—building, testing, and experimenting in settings that feel like real labs—so theory clicks fast and skills grow quickly. The result is preparation not just for school or a career, but for the future itself.

For students, this new approach is practical: dream big, then take the first step—build your first rocket, run your first experiment, write your first lines of code—or take your existing skills to the next level. Space Camps welcome curious minds of every age, with hands-on missions led by real scientists and engineers. You’ll move through rocket labs, simulators, and mission control, working as a crew to solve challenges and turn ideas into liftoff. Under star-filled skies—from London to Cyprus, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center to Norway—everyone gets a seat on the journey.

The Courses

These camps span ages 7–20 with both day and residential options. Activities range from astronaut training and rocket builds to live Q&As with astronauts, ISS-inspired projects, and a mentored hackathon in Cyprus—offering clear routes for complete beginners and for learners ready to go further.

The Facilities

Training takes place in state-of-the-art facilities that mirror real space environments — from simulators and mission control rooms to workshops packed with robotics and rocket tech. You’ll work in teams just like real space crews, using creativity, logic, and leadership to solve cosmic challenges and push your own limits.

The Locations

Set in inspiring locations — from the heart of London and the mountains of Cyprus to NASA’s U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Norway’s Arctic skies — these camps bring science to life under real stars. With new friends from around the world, every evening feels like a celebration of discovery, curiosity, and dreams that reach beyond the Earth itself.

The summer schools at a glance for you

Mission Discovery Summer School – London 2025
Ages 14–18 | London | 1 Week | £799 (Day) / £1,999 (Residential)

At a Glance
Work with real NASA astronauts and university professors at King’s College London to design an experiment for the International Space Station. Develop leadership, teamwork, and innovation skills while experiencing university life in the heart of London.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing
Join expert-led workshops, collaborate in international teams, and design a real experiment that could fly on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. You’ll brainstorm, test ideas, present your project to NASA guests, and gain invaluable teamwork and leadership experience along the way.

Most unbelievable experience of a lifetime, making forever lasting friends! I feel so inspired to go on with my dreams. I feel it has made such an impact on my life and future career path (Mission Discovery)

Astro Space Camp with ISSET
Ages 7–12 | London | 5 Days | £299

At a Glance
Ignite your child’s love of science with a week of rocket building, creative experiments, and live chats with NASA astronauts. Designed for young explorers, this camp makes complex space concepts fun, hands-on, and unforgettable.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing
Build rockets, solar ovens, and Mars landers, take part in exciting space games, and chat live with NASA astronauts. You’ll send your own postcard into space, explore gravity and the solar system, and end the week with awards and new friends who love science too.

My son had an absolutely brilliant experience! He was excited to wake up every day and couldn’t wait to go. The opportunity to speak with real astronauts was truly inspiring for him  (ISSET)

Space Camp at U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Ages 9–11 | Huntsville, Alabama, USA | 6 Days / 5 Nights | From $1,799

At a Glance
Train like a real astronaut through rocket launches, ISS simulations, and gravity challenges at NASA’s official space camp. Stay on-site in camp-style dorms and experience the excitement of astronaut life from the inside out.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing
Suit up for astronaut training, plan and complete simulated space missions, and build and launch your own rockets. Between missions, you’ll try out NASA-designed equipment, explore real spacecraft, and experience teamwork the way astronauts do.

I attended as a kid back in the 90s … Amazing experience, got to design the camp’s mission patch, had fun simulating space shuttle missions, overall extremely enjoyable. (Space Camp)

Space and Science with the European Space Camp Team
Ages 17–20 | Andøya, Norway | 1 Week | Scholarship-Based Admission

At a Glance
Join top young scientists from around the world to design, build, and launch a real sounding rocket under the midnight sun. Learn from leading physicists and engineers at Europe’s premier Arctic space centre while enjoying unforgettable outdoor adventures.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing
Work in specialist teams to build every part of a rocket—from payload design to telemetry—before launching it high above the Arctic. Between lab sessions, you’ll attend expert lectures, swim under the midnight sun, and connect with like-minded science enthusiasts.

Cassini Space Camp Cyprus with STEMFREAK
Ages 14–18 | Troodos Mountains, Cyprus | 10 Days | Fees on Application

At a Glance
Explore the future of space innovation through hands-on STEAM workshops, expert mentoring, and a dynamic hackathon. Set in the mountains of Cyprus, this EU-backed camp blends space science with sustainability, entrepreneurship, and stargazing nights.

This Is What You’ll Be Doing
Join interactive workshops, work with scientists and entrepreneurs on real-world challenges, and compete in a hackathon to solve global issues through space innovation. Nights bring stargazing, cultural adventures, and team bonding under the clear mountain skies.

This table shows the skills you’ll leave with—what you’ll actually be able to do. Think: design a proposal for an ISS experiment, run the full scientific method, launch rockets, operate astronaut-training sims, collaborate as a mission crew, analyse real data and telemetry, and build a portfolio piece from a mentored hackathon.

No matter your age, Space Camps prove that learning can be utterly thrilling. Whether you’re baking marshmallows in a solar oven, designing a Mars lander, or launching a real rocket under the Arctic sky, every moment builds curiosity, confidence, and skill. You’ll meet inspiring scientists, explore cutting-edge ideas, and discover how teamwork, imagination, and persistence fuel every great mission.

By the end of your course, you won’t just know more about space—you’ll understand what it means to think like an explorer, solve problems like an engineer, and dream like a pioneer. Space Camp isn’t just time away from home—it’s the first step toward wherever your ambitions might take you next.