Day Camps
8-11 YEAR OLDS
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Wait List Available for all Full Camps.
Some individual dates may be full. See listings below.
Time: 8:30-3:30
Price: $55.00* per day (1
camp)
*Register before December 2008 and Save $5.00!
Registration includes lunch and materials
What's Out There!
Embark on an adventure in space! Explore many of the objects orbiting the Earth. Experiment with Lasers, Lenses, and Light. Discover the Universe in a new spectrum. Construct your own model of the Hubble Space telescope.
August 13, 2008 (FULL)
December 23, 2008
Spacebots
Become a Robotics Engineer! Discover the world of robotics from their uses here on Earth to the planet Mars. Have fun working in a team creating and operating a space station arm. Take home your own robot rover kit.
August 21, 2008 (FULL)
December 26, 2008
Rocket "Engine-uity"
Blast off with Sir Isaac Newton and explore his three laws of motion through rocketry activities. Investigate the aerodynamics of launch vehicles while building a rocket to launch at NASA's Johnson Space Center (weather permitting).
August 1, 2008 (FULL)
August 20, 2008 (FULL)
December 29, 2008
UGH! That's Gross!
Explore the world of sweat, snot, sneezes and all the other yucky stuff in the animal kingdom. We will look at the science behind all the squishy and smelly things that are inside and outside animals. Be prepared to get a little slimy because things are about to get gross! (Camp does include animal dissection demonstration)
August 14, 2008
If It Suits You
All dressed up and ready to go! Explore the actual spacesuits of the astronauts and discover how they train for spacewalks. View for yourself how the vacuum of space affects the astronauts and visit with a spacesuit expert. Take home a keepsake picture of yourself in a spacesuit!
August 12, 2008
January 2, 2009
To the Moon and Beyond
The year is 2020 and we are going to the Moon and beyond! Join us as we explore the vehicles that will take us back to the Moon. Discover the geology of the Moon, what we will encounter as we attempt to travel to the Red Planet and learn all about the surface of Mars!
August 11, 2008
Houston, We Have a Problem
Solve some of NASA’s toughest problems by reliving the experiences that NASA astronauts, flight controllers, and engineers have encountered during some of the toughest times in NASA history. Explore how these real-life situations were handled by NASA personnel, visit the places where these problems were solved, and see how the experts saved the day!
August 22, 2008
Go Green! NEW!
Explore the world of energy... from solar power to the electric car; campers will experiment with the sources of energy that surround them. Discover why we reduce, reuse and recycle. Develop a recycling plan that helps the family conserve energy everyday. It's cool to be green!
Aug 19, 2008
Adventure camp NEW!
Dive into the world of extreme archeology! Experience all aspect of our new summer Adventure exhibit. Dodge obstacles, climb towers, escape the web and bungee to safety. Learn how astronauts in the past and future dig-in to discover things about the moon and planets.
August 15, 2008 (FULL)
August 18, 2008 (FULL)
Beyond Earth NEW!
Travel through the galaxy discovering what lies beyond planet Earth. From the planets to the stars, adventure through the Milky Way and beyond. Find out about the mysteries of space such as black holes and quasars. Campers will also get to experience our fall exhibit Giant Worlds.
December 22, 2008
Star Wars Adventure Camp NEW!
The adventure continues; young Jedi can experience more of the science behind the movie magic of Star Wars as they explore the many galaxies and creatures that inhabit the Star Wars world. Campers will expand their knowledge of the force and design and build their own Star Wars vehicles.
December 30, 2008
FULL WEEK CAMPS
Time: 8:30-3:30
Price: $275.00 for the week
Registration includes lunch and materials
Aerospace Adventure (FULL WEEK) NEW AND IMPROVED FOR SUMMER, 2008
You have been chosen to be the next Space Center Houston Astronaut. Your assignment, if you choose to accept it, is to design and construct a model parachute, hot air balloon, airplane, rocket, and space station. View the large screen films, launch your rocket at NASA (weather permitting), and experience more flight history and space than you've ever imagined! Take home your rocket, parachute and much more on your way to becoming the next big aerospace expert.
August 4-8, 2008 (FULL)
For more information, please call 281-283-4755.
You can also send an email to: reservations@spacecenter.org.
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