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Space & Aviation

Project Exploration Summer Camp

The camp features a NASA-collaborated curriculum, providing an authentic and engaging learning experience in space and aviation.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 6-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels

About this camp

Project Exploration's Summer Camp offers middle school students an immersive experience in space and aviation. The curriculum, developed in collaboration with NASA, transforms students into astronauts as they delve into the intricacies of space travel and cosmic exploration. Through engaging, hands-on activities, participants will gain practical skills in engineering and physics by designing, building, and launching their own rockets. The program aims to foster a deep understanding of the universe while developing critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for future STEM pursuits. Students will explore various aspects of space science, from planetary systems to the principles of rocketry, culminating in a comprehensive and exciting learning adventure.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on experiments, collaborative design challenges, and interactive lessons focused on space exploration and rocketry.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle school students with a keen interest in space, aviation, and hands-on STEM learning.

What you'll learn

Space Travel Rocketry Aerodynamics Planetary Science Astronomy Engineering Design

Location

Multiple Locations

Sponsored · Research Ignited

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