The camp offers an immersive astronaut training experience with a field trip to Space Center Houston and an onsite NASA Education Inflatable Planetarium.
In the Aerospace Engineering: Astronaut Academy, campers train like astronauts, delving into space science, engineering, and problem-solving. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through model building, engaging engineering assignments, and interactive challenges designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and innovation. A significant highlight of the week is a field trip to Space Center Houston, where campers have the opportunity to see authentic spacecraft, learn from space pioneers, and draw inspiration from cutting-edge exploration. On-campus activities include an immersive experience with a NASA Education Inflatable Planetarium, offering a full-dome, interactive astronomy presentation. Campers will engage in aerospace design projects, including building satellite models, lunar rovers, hovercrafts, and bottle rockets, while exploring the design and function of spacecraft systems and components. The camp aims to develop critical skills in problem-solving, teamwork, and technical design, providing a practical introduction to aerospace engineering concepts.
A typical day begins at 9:00 AM with an instructor-led demonstration, followed by a lecture and discussion. Students then spend time building aerospace models, presenting their work, and cleaning up before lunch. Afternoons include age-grouped counselor-led activities, physical education, art, or continuing project work.
This camp is ideal for future space explorers aged 7-13 who are eager to train like astronauts and explore space science, engineering, and problem-solving through hands-on activities and a field trip to NASA.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School, 1112 W 31st St, Austin, TX 78705
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