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KSC® Camp Activity Descriptions

All Camp KSC® students explore and discover during five days of activities throughout Kennedy Space Center. Specific activities will vary based on the camper’s team, but camp involves the following elements.

Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)®

Campers have the opportunity to train like real astronauts in three key areas: Launch Operations, Mars Operations, and Microgravity Operations. Each simulation challenges participants to think critically, work as a team, and experience the thrills of space exploration firsthand.

Training Areas

🚀 Launch Operations

Campers take on roles in Mission Control or inside the Orion spacecraft.
Teams must work together to successfully launch and dock their spacecraft.
Unexpected emergencies will test their problem-solving and teamwork skills.

🛸 Mars Surface Exploration

Campers land and drive on Mars using full-motion simulators.
Virtual reality equipment lets them walk on the Martian surface for a fully immersive experience.

🌍 Microgravity Operations

Using one-of-a-kind microgravity chairs, campers experience the feeling of working in a frictionless environment, just like astronauts in space.
Teams must coordinate and guide each other to complete their missions successfully.

Important Safety Information

General Restrictions: Participants should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that may be aggravated by these activities.
Expectant Mothers: Should not participate.
Footwear Requirement: Closed-toe shoes are required for all ATX activities.
Land and Drive on Mars Simulator: Participants must be at least 51” tall and should not ride if they have had recent surgery or injuries.
Walk on Mars Virtual Reality: Those with vision abnormalities, a history of seizures, or motion sickness symptoms should not participate.

The Astronaut Training Experience (ATX)® offers an unforgettable, hands-on glimpse into the world of space exploration, challenging campers to think, collaborate, and train like real astronauts! 🚀✨

Mars Base 1

Campers will embark on a mission to sustain life on the Red Planet, tackling real-world challenges in a simulated Martian environment. They will work together in the Base Operations Center to ensure the survival of Mars Base, program and operate robots in the Engineering Lab to restore power, and grow vegetables in the Botany Lab using advanced indoor farming techniques. 🚀🔴🌱

Low-Earth Orbit Exploration

Campers will explore NASA’s efforts to sustain human life and work in space through interactive experiences, STEM challenges, and immersive simulators. From historic spacecraft to future missions, they will engage with exhibits like the Rocket Garden, Shuttle Launch Experience®, Space Shuttle Atlantis®, and Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®, gaining a deeper understanding of NASA’s ongoing innovations in space exploration.

To the Moon and Beyond

Campers will journey beyond Earth’s gravity to explore deep space. They will visit the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where they’ll witness the awe-inspiring Saturn V Moon rocket and learn about humanity’s past and future missions to explore other planets. On the tour, campers will also get a glimpse of the Vehicle Assembly Building, learning about the cutting-edge facility responsible for assembling and launching spacecraft. 🚀🌕

Engineering Design Challenges

Campers will engage in hands-on engineering design challenges that reflect NASA’s innovation and problem-solving skills. Working in teams, they will follow the Engineering Design Process (ask, imagine, plan, create, test, improve) to tackle challenges tailored to their grade level. Each year and team will experience unique problems, encouraging creativity and teamwork to find solutions. 🔧🚀🛠️

STEM Challenges

Campers will put their STEM skills (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to the test as they work in teams to complete exciting and challenging tasks. These hands-on activities encourage critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, while showing that STEM can be both fun and rewarding. Each year and team will face unique challenges, fostering growth and teamwork along the way. 🔬🤖💡

Please note: Kennedy Space Center is a working launch facility with many security restrictions – activities may be changed without notice due to launch schedules and daily operations or weather.