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.
Did you know Dual-level members and above receive a discount and early access to Explorer Camps registration? Contact the membership department at [email protected] for more information.
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$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will engineer various objects based on challenges listed on Lego cards, build their own Lego creation, and design a rocket with a nose cone, body tube, and stabilizing fins. During this one-day, participants will build canister rockets and use an air compressor to launch the rocket and build a shock absorbing system that protects two astronauts when they land on the Moon and on Mars.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers discover constellations and their stars and learn how astronauts use stars to navigate space exploration. Building satellites teaches us about artificial satellites, their functions, and their importance to understanding nebulas and exoplanets then create a model of a nebula in a bottle to gain further insight and understanding of the topic of nebulas.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will research, design, and build robotic models of habitats and create robotic space-themed simulations through programming in various robotic platforms. Space designers will build model rockets and model and test parachute landing systems to successfully land a probe on target.
$74.95 | 1-Day Camp
Campers will research, design, and build rockets and robotic models. Participants learn about Deep Space Telescopes and experience an Electromagnetic Spectrum Wave demonstration. Complete the program by safely advancing a Rover through a maze representing a path on another celestial body and traveling the surface by doing a Planetary “Rock Hunt”.
Nov 25-27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
During this 3-day adventure, campers learn about astronauts, the planets, engineering, and robotics through hands-on play. Whether exploring how gravity affects moving objects, programming a robot, or creating solar system art, your camper is inspired to learn about the world around them and beyond.
Dec 23,26,27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
Our young robot engineers learn how to design, build, and program robots in this 3-day adventure. Get creative with problem-solving techniques and coding skills by using robots and technology to overcome space-related challenges.
Dec 30, Jan 2,3 2025
Cost | $179.95
Robots, robots, robots! These young robotic engineers learn how to design, build, and program robots in this five-day adventure. Get creative with problem-solving techniques and coding skills by using a variety of robots and technology to overcome space related challenges.
Nov 25-27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
We are extending another 6-7 Robotic Basics, 2024 Fall Camp, (so no more waitlist). Please register below.
Space inspires progress as camper’s head into the labs to design and build robots to explore beyond Earth. This 3-day camp is designed to introduce young scientists and engineers to the world of robotics and coding. Campers have the chance to experience many robotics platforms.
Dec 23,26,27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
Campers discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration, taking “out of the box” to new and exciting places. This 3-day camp gets your little builders using like never before. These engineers -in -training take on innovative problem-solving, art projects, and robotics.
Dec 30, Jan 2,3 2025
Cost | $179.95
Mars is a rich destination for human exploration and discovery. Campers learn the basics of rocketry, discover coding, explore hands-on science activities and technology.
Nov 25-27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
Campers head into the lab to discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration and using technology to find solutions. During this 3-day adventure, campers imagine how to get to new places in our solar system, explore how astronauts live and work in space, learn rocketry basics, and plan for future missions.
Dec 23,26,27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
This 3-day Robotics camp is designed for young robotics enthusiasts. Using a variety robotic platforms and LEGOS, campers engage in immersive robotic challenges tied to space exploration. Through project-based robotic challenges, campers excelled in science, technology, engineering, and coding.
Dec 30, Jan 2,3 2025
Cost | $179.95
This three-day Martian adventure will challenge junior scientists to seek solutions to the obstacles of deep space travel. Participants engage in engineering design challenges, use robotic technology to find innovative solutions, and delve into topics such as geology, radiation, and rocketry.
Nov 25-27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
Campers design and build robots to explore beyond Earth. During this 3-day robotics experience, campers use a variety of robotics platforms to solve space exploration themed challenges, gaining confidence as they learn how to successfully code and program various robotics in fun and engaging ways. This experience will inspire your campers by educating them on technology from space exploration that advances technology on Earth.
Dec 23,26,27, 2024
Cost | $179.95
During this 3-day camp, participants develop an understanding of space exploration challenges and beyond. Through hands-on engineering challenges, the use of robotics and creative design, all campers learn what it takes to go beyond Earth.
Dec 30, Jan 2,3 2025
Cost | $179.95
Space inspires campers to head into the labs to discover what it takes to solve problems related to space exploration for this 3-day Martian challenge. Your junior engineer will be inspired to collaborate and find solutions to the complications of deep space exploration.
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