About NASA Space Summer Camp for Teens

The John F. Kennedy Space Center describes itself as America's gateway to the universe. This is where NASA has its launch programs. In the summer, it has summer camps to help kids discover a world beyond Earth.

  1. Time Frame

    • Camp Kennedy Space Center holds one-week sessions over a 10-week period each year. The first week happens at the end of March, and the other nine occur mid-June through mid-August.

    Features

    • The camp is for children ages 8 to 14. Some activities they enjoy during the week include talking to an astronaut and doing a space shuttle mission simulation.

    Function

    • The camp helps children understand what goes into preparing to go into space, the everyday challenges of astronauts and the purpose of the space program.

    Benefits

    • The Kennedy Space Center is 45 minutes from Orlando, Florida, making it a popular place for parents to add to a vacation trip to other Orlando attractions, such as Disney World.

    Considerations

    • The hours of the camp are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The camp fee of $295 per week (March 2010) must be paid in advance.

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