Launch into Summer with U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s New Day Camps
This summer, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is excited to offer two distinct day camp experiences designed to inspire the next generation of explorers: Galaxy Explorers Day Camp and Summer Circuits Day Camp! Both programs focus on hands-on learning, so parents don’t have to choose just one experience; you can “choose your own adventure” for your explorer by registering for both to balance traditional creative play with high-tech STEM challenges. Depending on your child’s age, you can even pair a morning Summer Circuits session with an afternoon at Galaxy Explorers for a full day of diverse discovery.
Galaxy Explorers Day Camp
At the brand-new Galaxy Explorer Day Camp, campers are in for a traditional day camp experience at the coolest place on Earth! This program is designed to get children away from screens and into a world of physical discovery and creative play! Explorers will enjoy a campus-wide day camp experience, and parents can choose a Half Day option (morning or afternoon) or register their explorer(s) for a Full Day option.
Galaxy Explorers Museum Day Camp will offer three age stages:
- Stage One: ages 6-8
- Stage Two: 9-11
- Stage Three: 12-14
Flexible Scheduling
- Half-Day Morning: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Half-Day Afternoon: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Full-Day: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Includes a supervised lunch hour; campers must provide their own lunch).
Cost: $195 per week.
Special Requirements: Children should be able to use the restroom independently, as staff are not able to assist in the bathroom. No pull-ups or diapers permitted
Medication: Our staff cannot store or administer any medication (including over-the-counter). Please plan accordingly.
Emergencies: In case of injury or medical emergency, our staff will provide basic first aid and contact 911 and the parent or guardian listed on your registration.
Galaxy Explorers Day Camp Sessions (each day has a half-day morning, half-day
afternoon, and full-day option):
- May 25 – May 29
- June 1 – June 5
- June 8 – June 12
- June 15 – June 19
- June 22 – June 26
- June 29 – July 3
- July 6 – July 10
- July 13 – 17
- July 20 – July 24
- July 27 – July 31
Register here for Galaxy Explorers Day Camp.
These camps are opportunities to develop crucial problem-solving skills and ignite a lifelong passion for STEM, all within the inspiring backdrop of humanity's greatest adventures in space.
Summer Circuits Day Camp
If your child is fascinated by how things work, loves to build, or dreams of a future in tech, this dynamic, weeklong, half-day program is their perfect launchpad into the exciting worlds of robotics, coding, and electrical engineering. Summer Circuits Day Camp age groups are ages 9-11 and 12-14. This weeklong STEM program offers an introduction to robotics, coding, electrical circuits, and 3D printing while also celebrating space explorers of the past and present. Students will take mini field trips within the Rocket Center to engage with artifacts related to the daily theme and enjoy a tour of the universe in the INTUITIVE® Planetarium. On the final day at check out, parents are invited to join their children in Space Works: A Makers Lab for an
open house with the education team.
Daily Schedule: Drop-off begins daily at 8:45 a.m. at the museum’s main entrance lobby. Programming runs from 9 a.m. to noon, with sign-out and pickup from noon to 12:15 p.m. in the same location.
Cost: The cost for this program is $195 for one weeklong session and is limited to 20 students per session.
Age Range:
- Ages 9-11: Students will learn about space explorers of the past and present, space communication and transportation, and dive into introductory 3D printing and design, robotics coding, computer block coding, engineering design, and simple circuits.
- Ages 12-14: Students will learn about space explorers of the past and present, space communication and transportation, and have hands-on experiences with 3D printing and design, Raspberry Pi computer coding and breadboard electronics, engineering challenges, and interactive astronomy.
Summer Circuits Session Dates (Choose the Perfect Week!):
- May 25 – May 29
- June 1 – June 5
- June 8 – June 12
- June 15 – June 19
- June 22 – June 26
- June 29 – July 3
- July 6 – July 10
- July 13 – 17
- July 20 – July 24
- July 27 – July 31
Register here for Summer Circuits Day Camp.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s Summer Circuits Day Camp and Galaxy Explorers Day Camp both promise an unforgettable summer experience for young learners. These are more than just a summer camp; these are opportunities to develop crucial
problem-solving skills and ignite a lifelong passion for STEM, all within the inspiring backdrop of humanity’s greatest adventures in space. Don’t miss out on these incredible chances to spark innovation in your child, secure their place today for a summer of
discovery, creation, and endless possibilities! Choose the camp that’s perfect for your child this summer or create your child’s ultimate summer by signing them up for both!
Register here.
