This program offers unparalleled behind-the-scenes access to NASA Johnson Space Center facilities and features activities inspired by real NASA missions, providing an authentic and immersive space exploration experience.
Space U: Journey to Space (High School) is an immersive STEM day camp at Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. Designed for high school students aged 15-18, this program focuses on the engineering challenges of spaceflight through hands-on experimentation and creative design. Participants will engage in activities such as developing heat shields for atmospheric re-entry, building cryogenic capsules, designing and launching model rockets, and assembling and coding Microbit sensors to collect atmospheric data. The camp also includes behind-the-scenes tours of NASA Johnson Space Center, with potential stops at Rocket Park and the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, offering a unique glimpse into astronaut training and work facilities. Students will gain practical engineering skills, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and develop teamwork through project-based learning inspired by real-world space exploration tasks.
A typical day involves hands-on engineering challenges, data collection, interactive activities, and tours of NASA Johnson Space Center facilities.
This camp is best for high school students aged 15-18 who are interested in pursuing STEM fields, particularly those with a curiosity for space exploration and engineering.
Space Center Houston, 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
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