Space Center University® offers challenging, quality STEM education inspired by space exploration. The Specialized Space U programs include the following:
Participants must be between the ages of 15-18.
Groups must have a minimum of 10 participants. If a group has less than 10, they will need to pay the minimum fee (See payment information). Individual registrations are accepted, but may be subject to cancellation or rescheduling to ensure that there are the minimum number of students to run the program.
The maximum per event is 30-40 students depending on the program. Larger groups will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A minimum of 1:10 chaperones to student ratio is required for the program. Chaperones are not required for individual registrations.
INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS
Includes admission, supplies, staff, lunch and graduation.
| Students | $729.95 |
| Chaperones | $729.95 |
Includes admission, supplies, staff, lunch and graduation.
| Students | $719.95 |
| Chaperones | $719.95 |
INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH MORE THAN 20 PARTICIPANTS
Includes admission, supplies, staff, lunch and graduation.
| Students | $619.95 |
| Chaperones | $619.95 |
INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WITH MORE THAN 20 PARTICIPANTS
Includes admission, supplies, staff, lunch and graduation.
| Students | $959.95 |
| Chaperones | $959.95 |
Space Center Houston accepts credit cards, money orders, cashier’s checks and wire transfers. Please note that wire fees are the responsibility of the group and are in addition to all program costs. Personal checks or purchase orders are not accepted.
A major credit card is the required form of payment to secure your reservation. The credit card will be charged at the time of booking for your administrative fees and will also be used for final payment if other arrangements have not been made six (6) weeks prior to the day of visit. The reservation will automatically be canceled if the credit card is declined and repayment has not been arranged.
Please make payment to Space Center Houston and mail to:
Space Center Houston
1601 NASA Parkway
Houston, TX 77058
Attention: Reservations
| Group Registration and Administration Fee | $300 |
Space Center U requires a $300 non-refundable administration fee to make and secure your reservation and date. The date cannot be booked without payment with full and final payment required six (6) weeks prior to your event date.
Wire fees are the responsibility of the group and are in addition to all program cost. Exact payments are required. Wire transfers must be received by Space Center Houston six (6) weeks before the scheduled date.
Final payment and final number of participants are due six (6) weeks prior to the day of visit. Space Center Houston reserves the right to cancel any reservation if final payment is not received six (6) weeks prior to the day of visit.
Space Center Houston reserves the right to cancel prior to the event due to low enrollment. Final cancellations for this reason will be determined six (6) weeks or more from the scheduled date.
No refunds will be within six (6) weeks of your visit due to the advanced hotel reservations, staff scheduling, food preparation and material purchasing. For this reason, refunding partial or full payment is not possible.
Cancellation of your visit must be received in writing, six (6) weeks prior to the date of visit.
Space Center Houston reserves the right to cancel prior to the event due to low enrollment. Final cancellations for this reason will be determined six (6) weeks or more from the scheduled date.
Transportation to and from any airport, hotel, and Space Center Houston is the responsibility of the group or participant.
Transportation to and from the hotel to Space Center Houston, the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory (Survival Space U – if available) and the HUET session (Survival Space U) will also be the responsibility of the group. Times and addresses will be provided closer to the event date.
Groups should meet with the Program staff at 7:50 a.m. each day at the front of Space Center Houston for check in and instructions unless otherwise notified.
LUNCH
Daily lunch served at Space Center Houston by Wolfgang Puck Catering. Participants are given a daily voucher. Menu items may be chosen that are sensitive to personal dietary requirements and preferences from the stations available.
OTHER MEALS
All-inclusive hotels offer a hot breakfast. All other hotels selected by the group. Breakfast is the responsibility of the group or participant.
Evening meals are the responsibility of the group or participant. There are several restaurants within walking distance of Space Center Houston, as well as most of the area hotels used for lodging.
CLOTHING
OTHER ITEMS
The safety of all participants and staff is very important.
If inclement weather is forecasted and Space Center Houston is asked to close, we will notify all participants. If a participant cannot get to Space Center U® due to the weather, please call and notify Reservations or your Education contact.
Space Center Houston can provide a Visa letter upon request for all international visitors. Visa Invitation letters will only be issued after the administration fee and registration forms have been completed. The letter will be sent to the group coordinator. Space Center Houston will not send the letter to the Embassy or Consulate.
For more information, please read the Space Center U® frequently asked questions, call +1 281-283-4755 or email [email protected].
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Access to this all-ages festival is included in general admission.
