FIRST activities
Space Center Houston invites FIRST® coaches, students and parents to engage in interactive and hands-on learning while making connections to the inspiring wonders of space exploration.
FIRST exclusives
Camp next to artifacts that have furthered human space exploration while engaging in hands-on team building activities. Explore Space Center Houston and tour NASA Johnson Space Center with an exclusive discounted rate.
FIRST Tech Challenge Kick-Off
Space Center Houston is excited to host a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Kick-Off event on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Hear from special guest speakers in the space industry and see the official release of this year’s Rover Ruckus challenge! Get your tickets here as space is limited!
FIRST LEGO League Camp-Ins
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) teams will explore robotics while surrounded by inspiring artifacts at Space Center Houston. Teams will have a designated area within the center to build and program robots as well as work on team projects. Join us for FIRST LEGO Robotics Camp-Ins on Saturday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Nov. 2. Click here to learn more and register.
FIRST Robotics Celebrations
Space Center Houston is offering FLL Jr., FLL, FTC and FIRST® Robotics coaches, students and parents a chance to network, engage in team building activities, compete in mini challenges with various robotic platforms, explore artifacts that have furthered human space exploration and celebrate their hard work during this robotic season. Join us for the FIRST Robotics Celebrations April 16 and April 20, 2019. Click here to learn more and register.
Enhance your experience
Space Center University®
Come behind the scenes with Space Center U®, our ultimate educational experience, and experience space exploration! Space Center U is a rigorous five-day program offered year-round. Space Center U simulates astronaut training and real-world NASA experiences by combining classroom theory with cognitive and tactile tasks.
Stars & STEM
Stars & STEM is designed for students who want to learn outside the classroom while experiencing the wonders of space exploration through STEM. Engaging, hands-on activities match each grade level’s standards so students are challenged, inspired and eager to explore STEM concepts.
