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Space Center Houston’s Explorer Camps introduce children ages 4 to 11 to science, technology, engineering and math through engaging and hands-on learning activities.
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$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will discover all the features that make Earth the most desirable place to live in the Solar System. During this one-day camp, campers learn how the Earth needs the Sun to exist, how astronauts can live on the ISS and discover things in deep space using telescopes.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
All journeys begin with a single step. Campers begin their journey by learning about the various aspects of being an Astronaut, learn about the NBL (Neutral Buoyancy Lab) and building an end effector like the one a found on the ISS (International Space Station).
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers develop an understanding of our solar system and understand the vast distances between the planets. Through hands on engineering challenges, the use of robotics and creative design, all campers will learn what it takes to go beyond Earth for space travel.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
This one-day adventure will take you beyond the limits of challenges, learning more on how to protect the astronaut traveling through space. Through hands on engineering challenges, the use of robotics and creative designing, all campers will learn what it takes to journey beyond Earth.
Cost | $79.95
Drop Off | 5 p.m.
Pick Up | 10 p.m.
Explore with us for an evening about the planets of our Solar System. Campers experience a live planetarium show featuring the planets and their properties. Throughout this evening, participants will explore the Solar System, understand interplanetary travel, and learn about other planets.
Cost | $79.95
Drop Off | 5 p.m.
Pick Up | 10 p.m.
Take the journey through our solar system and go to places beyond. Attending a live Planetarium show, travel through the solar system and discover the differences in the planets. Experience our place in space as we travel through the solar system for an enjoyable, entertaining evening.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will learn all about engineering with LEGOS and robotics through hands-on STEM activities. Whether they are exploring how gravity affects moving objects, programming a robot or creating solar system art, your camper will become inspired to learn about the world around them and beyond.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will learn about rockets and the force needed to launch a rocket at NASA that allows them to send astronauts into space. This one-day Explorer Camp experience will model a shock absorbing system that will safeguard the astronaut when they land on Mars and learn about different layers and materials within the soils of the Earth and the Moon.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will gain confidence as they practice successfully coding and programming various robotics, including LEGO robotic platforms, in fun and engaging ways. This one-day explorer camp will leave your camper feeling accomplished, inspired, and ready to solve the problems of future space travel.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Spend the day as an engineer and scientist as you prepare for a mission to the Moon! Campers will learn about the Earth and Moon system by modeling the scale sizes and distances between them while designing and building a landing system to protect two astronauts when they land on the Lunar surface from the Gateway.
May 28-31, 2024
Cost | $239.95
June 3-7, 2024 & July 8-12, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 10-14, 2024 & July 15-19, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 17-21, 2024 & July 22-26, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 24-28, 2024 & July 29-August 2, 2024
Cost | $299.95
July 1-5, 2024 & August 5-9, 2024
Cost | $299.95
Our Planet, Our Home. Campers discover all the features that make Earth the most desirable place for us to call home. Learn all about the Earth cycles and Earth’s position in the solar system through art and STEM activities.
May 28-31, 2024
Cost | $239.95
June 3-7, 2024 & July 8-12, 2024
Cost | $299.95
Mars is a rich destination for human exploration and discovery. These young engineers learn the basics of rocketry, discover coding, and explore hands-on science activities. Discover how science and technology can solve problems that astronauts face when they travel to Mars.
June 10-14, 2024 & July 15-19, 2024
Cost | $299.95
Taking “out of the box” to new and exciting places. Discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration. This week-long camp gets your little builders immersed in innovative problem-solving, building simple machines, art projects, and robotics. Watch your camper come away inspired and ready to create!
June 17-21, 2024 & July 22-26, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 24-28, 2024 & July 29-August 2, 2024
Cost | $299.95
July 1-5, 2024 & August 5-9, 2024
Cost | $299.95
How do astronauts work in space? Will people ever go to Mars? How do robots work? What do engineers do? All these questions and more are answered as campers explore space through art, science, robotics, and engineering activities.
May 28-31, 2024
Cost | $239.95
June 3-7, 2024 & July 8-12, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 10-14, 2024 & July 15-19, 2024
Cost | $350
June 17-21, 2024 & July 22-26, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 24-28, 2024 & July 29-August 2, 2024
Cost | $299.95
July 1-5, 2024 & August 5-9, 2024
Cost | $350
May 28-31, 2024
Cost | $239.95
June 3-7, 2024 & July 8-12, 2024
Cost | $299.95
June 10-14, 2024 & July 15-19, 2024
Cost | $299.95
Develop an understanding of space exploration challenges and beyond. Through hands-on engineering challenges, the use of robotics and creative designs all campers learn what it takes to go beyond Earth. Campers are inspired to find ways to take part in the mission to explore the solar system.
June 17-21, 2024 & July 22-26, 2024
Cost | $350
June 24-28, 2024 & July 29-August 2, 2024
Cost | $299.95
July 1-5, 2024 & August 5-9, 2024
Cost | $350
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