Camp KSC® launches the next generation of space explorers into a universe of NASA-based science and engineering at America's multi-user spaceport. During this summer day camp, students ages 7 through 16 experience five days full of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's exhibits and attractions. Campers are entertained and challenged with curriculum comprised of exciting and educational adventures that are catered to fit each age group, leaving a lifelong impact.
All 2022 Camp KSC® sessions are sold out. We look forward to seeing the campers this summer!
Activities
Camp KSC activities take place throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, including the Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)®, Mars Base 1, Apollo/Saturn V Center, Space Shuttle Atlantis® and the all-new Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex. Each team participates in a variety of hands-on STEM challenges, labs and astronaut-training simulations designed specifically for their age group.
Campers will dive into missions such as:
- Mars habitation operations to solve possible emergencies
- A microgravity simulator, learning to work in a frictionless environment during a simulated spacewalk
- Simulated spaceflight from Kennedy Space Center to Mars
- Mars surface exploration using virtual reality
- Botany Lab vegetable growth and harvesting, sending data to real NASA scientists
- Mars rover robotics to optimize power for the Base
- Engineering builds, themed to each age group
- Hands-on STEM challenges
- Team building, communication and collaboration
In the event of a scheduled rocket launch during Camp KSC hours, there is a possibility that all camp activities for the day may be canceled. Due to the instructional and participatory nature of Camp KSC, English fluency is a mandatory requirement to participate. For international groups, please see Camp KSC International programs.
Camp KSC - A Summer to Remember
February 6, 2019 | BY DEE