Where else on Earth can you sleep among icons of space exploration? Spend an incredible night exploring, discovering and dreaming during an Overnight Adventure at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Led by our team of educators, students spend their evening immersed into the past, present and future of America’s space program with hands-on activities, guided tours and live science demonstrations. The following morning, groups are invited to explore the visitor complex’s attractions and exhibits on their own.
Choose from three awe-inspiring locations:
Apollo/Saturn V Center
Stand in amazement under the gigantic Saturn V, the largest rocket ever flown. Celebrate the worldwide achievement of putting humans on the Moon, and hear what is next for our return to the lunar surface.
Space Shuttle Atlantis®
Discover the epic legacy of NASA’s Space Shuttle Program while the real orbiter Atlantis floats overhead. Interactive and fascinating exhibits give you an up-close look at what it is like to live and work in space.
Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®
Immerse yourself in what is happening right now in our space program, and in the future of deep space exploration. See real spacecraft and learn what it may be like to live beyond Earth’s orbit.
(Private groups only.)
Overnight Adventures are not just about captivating space experiences. They are designed to be educational, tailored for students, youth groups, and scouts ages 10-14, and will provide a unique learning opportunity outside the classroom.
Numerous dates are offered throughout the year. Call for a list of upcoming dates or with your preferred date. If a date that fits your schedule is unavailable, inquire about a private experience (minimum requirements apply). .
Please reference the Information Kit sent out after your reservation for complete details.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This program's curriculum is designed specifically for youths aged 10-14. Unfortunately, participants younger than 7 or older than 14 on the date of the Overnight Adventure will not be permitted into the program. Exceptions cannot be granted to ensure the experience is age-appropriate for all participants.
Groups must have at least one chaperone for every ten students; for every five students attending, one chaperone will receive a discounted rate of $109 per chaperone. Additional chaperones will be charged $129 per person. All chaperones must be at least 21 years old. Prices do not include tax.
Location Capacities:
- Apollo/Saturn V Canter: 75
- Space Shuttle Atlantis: 200
- Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex: 165
Meet fellow future space explorers! Multiple groups may be booked into the same program to meet the program’s capacities. Call for information on private bookings.
Program check-in begins at 4:00 PM on the day of the Overnight Adventures. Unfortunately, youth or adults arriving after 5:00 PM will not be permitted into the visitor complex, and your program will be forfeited. This is due to security protocols on NASA property.
You will need to carry your luggage from your parked vehicle through security and to your Overnight Adventures location. Bring only what you can easily carry.
Overnight Adventures include a dinner of pizza, salad and fruit, as well as a late-night snack and continental breakfast the following morning.
A $250 nonrefundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Final numbers and reservation payment must be received through the Reservation Department four weeks before the Overnight Adventure.
Tax-exempt groups must fax a copy of their tax-exempt certificate to the Reservations Department at 321.449.4480. .
Cancellation must be made at least four weeks before the event. The visitor complex reserves the right to cancel an Overnight Adventure date if there are less than 100 participants (all groups combined). In the event of a cancellation by the visitor complex, a full refund will be issued.
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