Kennedy Space Center Hosting A Virtual Summer Camp
The Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida is hosting a three-day virtual summer camp for kids and space enthusiasts.
The virtual summer camp will feature hands-on missions inspired by real launches to the moon, science, technology, engineering and math activities. Kids will also get a change to take a virtual trip to Mars. The virtual summer camp is aimed for elementary school age students and is open to everyone around the United States.
The summer camp is an online three-day camp, with each session last three hours. The campers will connect in real time through 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 throughout the Visitor Complex.
Session One: Rocketry- Forward to the Moon
Campers complete hands-on missions based on Apollo and Artemis programs.
Session Two: Living and Working in Space
Mission challenges are inspired by the shuttle program and the International Space Station.
Session Three: Mars Base One- Exploring the Red Planet
Campers will take a virtual trip to Mars where they practice skills needed to colonize another planet.
When registered for the summer camp, a kit containing camp supplies will be mailed to each camper registered in the program.
The summer camp runs from July 28th through July 30th, 2020 from 10 am to 1 pm or August 4th through August 6th, 2020 from 1 pm to 4 pm. The camp cost $65 dollars per camper.
To register and for more information, click here.
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