Continue the fun and learning after school with the Virtual Camp KSC – Space After School program. Campers engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities, perfect for elementary school age students. From the safety and comfort of home, campers can complete activities centered on NASA-based science and engineering. .
Virtual Camp KSC is a 5-day online after school program, with each session lasting about an hour and a half. Campers will connect in real-time via Zoom video conference to a member of the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex education staff. Campers will complete activities, focused on STEM learning, hosted from a variety of locations at the visitor complex. This program is offered at three different times each afternoon.
Activities:
- Monday: Rocketry - Forward to the Moon.
Campers complete hands-on missions based on the Apollo and Artemis programs. - Tuesday: To the Moon and Back
By building an interactive model, campers learn more about the Apollo program. - Wednesday: Space Shuttle Program
Campers learn about the space shuttle program in hands on activities. - Thursday: International Space Station
Mission challenges are inspired by the International Space Station - Friday: Life on Mars
Campers travel virtually to Mars, where they practice skills needed to colonize another planet.
A kit containing camp supplies for the activities will be mailed to each camper approximately a week prior to the program.
Inclusions:
Virtual Camp KSC – Space After School includes one (1) Zoom video conference access code and one (1) Camp Kit.
A link to camper's Zoom camp meeting and a kit containing camp supplies will be sent to campers prior to the program. Only one (1) Virtual Camp KSC – Space After School purchase is required for each household. Campers of the same household do not need separate Zoom access codes to participate in Virtual Camp KSC – Space After School. Additional Camp Kits are available for purchase for an additional $25 per kit.
A computer with the free Zoom Client for Meetings program and internet access is required to participate in Virtual Camp KSC.
Cost:
Virtual Camp KSC – Space After School: $65 (plus tax)
Additional Camp Kits: $25 (plus tax)
Upcoming Camps:
There are currently no Virtual Camp Kennedy Space Center Space After School programs available. Check back soon for more dates to be announced.
