Students gain unparalleled access to behind-the-scenes NASA Johnson Space Center facilities and, on select programs, interact live with an astronaut, providing a truly authentic space exploration experience.
Space Center U: Lunar Expedition is a 5-day immersive STEM day camp for students ages 11-14, inspired by real NASA missions. Participants engage in hands-on engineering challenges and real-world data collection, exploring behind-the-scenes areas of NASA Johnson Space Center and Rocket Park. Activities include designing, building, and launching rockets, creating lunar habitats that support life and cultural collaboration, and tackling robotic rover missions using math and coding to navigate challenging terrain. Students will also experience life in zero gravity through a virtual reality simulation of the International Space Station and construct thermal heat shields to withstand extreme temperatures during atmospheric reentry. The program emphasizes teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking, with opportunities to connect with NASA professionals and, on select 5-day programs, interact live with an astronaut. The experience culminates in a graduation ceremony and certificate.
A typical day involves hands-on engineering challenges, data collection, project-based activities like rocket building or habitat construction, and tours of NASA Johnson Space Center facilities.
This camp is best for curious middle school students aged 11-14 who are interested in space exploration and STEM fields, and eager to engage in hands-on, project-based learning.
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
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