The camp transforms the classroom into a NASA training center, bridging childhood wonder with scientific inquiry through sensory-based STEM learning.
Junior astronauts embark on a galactic journey, exploring astronomy through sensory-based STEM activities, physics through play, and building galaxies. Campers engage in hands-on activities such as making "Moon Sand," creating "Fizzing Planets," and sampling Space Ice Cream to understand astronaut life. They participate in an Astronaut Obstacle Course and demonstrations to grasp concepts like zero gravity and planetary weight. Through creative art and modeling projects, students build their own galaxies and learn about the sun, moon, and planets in our solar system. The program fosters resilience, curiosity, and teamwork by framing the week as "Astronaut Training," encouraging campers to ask big questions and collaborate to solve cosmic puzzles. This camp aims to build a lifelong love for discovery by connecting the history of NASA missions to interactive experiments.
A typical day includes science demonstrations, multiple science rotations with hands-on activities, snack breaks, lunch and recess, and outdoor team and skill-building activities.
This camp is best for curious elementary-aged students (4-6 years old) who are fascinated by space, planets, and the night sky, and enjoy hands-on science activities.
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