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 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 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”.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Jan 18
Cost | $74.95
Discover how science and technology can solve problems for astronauts while traveling to Mars. Campers fulfill their curiosity by designing and programming rovers, robots, and model rockets.
Feb 15
Cost | $74.95
Our future needs are for deep space travel. The Space Launch System will send Orion and other cargo to the Moon. Campers will understand this advanced launch vehicle by designing and engineering a rocket to maximize the energy needed for launching into deep space.
Mar 8
Cost | $74.95
Campers will discover that rockets send robots into space. Learning the parts of a rocket, building, and designing model rockets, and launching them to simulate robot exploration of the solar system. Our young explorers learn how robots use sensors to navigate and study the composition of other space objects.
Apr 12
Cost | $74.95
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.
Apr 26
Cost | $74.95
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)
Jan 18
Cost | $74.95
Campers will experience a Martian adventure that challenges the junior scientists to seek solutions to the obstacles of deep space travel. Participants will engage in engineering design challenges, understanding Mars’ harsh environment and delve into topics such as geology and radiation.
Feb 15
Cost | $74.95
Rocket Design is an important part of our past and the future of Space Flights. During this one-day camp experience of designing, building and launching various rockets, campers will gain a greater understanding of the history of rockets for space exploration.
Mar 8
Cost | $74.95
Robots help NASA explore the solar system where spacecraft travel to the moon or Mars. Through simulations, programing and rover challenges, campers use the Engineering Design Process to research, design, and build a Sphero-powered Mars Rover.
Apr 12
Cost | $74.95
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.
Apr 26
Cost | $74.95
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.
February 28, 2025
Cost | $79.95
Drop Off | 5 p.m.
Pick Up | 10:30 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.
February 28, 2025
Cost | $79.95
Drop Off | 5 p.m.
Pick Up | 10:30 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.
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