xploration Meets Education – Kennedy Space Center Field Trips
🚀 Inspire Future Space Explorers!
Take your students on an unforgettable journey through NASA’s history and future at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This hands-on learning experience combines authentic NASA science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive exhibits, simulators, and tours of active spaceflight operations.
📌 Highlights Include:
Space Shuttle Atlantis® – Get up close with this historic orbiter.
Apollo/Saturn V Center – Stand beneath the massive 363-foot Saturn V rocket.
NASA Spaceflight Operations – See where today’s space missions take flight.
Interactive Experiences – Try immersive simulators and educational exhibits.
Enhance Your Trip – Add a guided bus tour, Chat with An Astronaut, or the KSC SmartGuide for a customized experience.
📅 Field Trip Information:
Full-day experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
15-student minimum required for group rates.
Advance reservations required (no walk-up groups).
One-week notice suggested; some programs require full payment at booking.
👨🏫 Chaperone Policy:
K-5: One chaperone per five students.
Grades 6-12: One chaperone per 10 students.
🌍 Please Note: Field trips are only available in person and cannot be provided virtually.
⚠️ Health & Safety: Some activities may be adjusted due to current health procedures.
Space Chase! App – Explore & Learn
🚀 Extend the Adventure!
The Space Chase! app is the perfect mobile companion for students during their Kennedy Space Center field trip. It enhances the learning experience before, during, and after your visit by guiding students through space-related challenges.
💡 How It Works:
Investigate & Solve: Students complete space-themed tasks and challenges using their smartphones.
Earn Stars: Successfully finishing challenges rewards students with stars.
Explore & Learn: The app offers an interactive way to engage with space concepts, making learning fun and educational.
📲 Get the App:
Available for download on both Apple Store and Google Play, the Space Chase! app is the perfect way to enhance and extend the excitement of your field trip!
Educational Programs at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
🚀 Explore NASA STEM Initiatives
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a range of educational programs designed to support National Science Standards and NASA STEM initiatives. These programs provide an engaging and hands-on learning experience for students of all ages, bringing space science and exploration to life.
Program Highlights:
Day Trips & Field Trips: Hands-on experiences exploring NASA's technologies, history, and future endeavors.
Interactive Learning: Programs designed to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
NASA-Inspired: Learn directly from space exploration themes and real NASA missions.
Customizable Programs: Tailored to suit various grade levels and learning objectives.
Please Note: Kennedy Space Center is an operational space launch facility, and programs may be subject to change based on the facility's activities.
