Simulated space missions
Teams work through space-station, lunar or Mars scenarios; older groups tackle anomalies and longer mission simulations.
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Huntsville, Alabama
Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
Work together in simulated space missions and explore through engineering challenges.
Operated by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, this six-day residential experience uses mission simulations, rocket building and engineering challenges to explore space science. Three age-specific programs add different levels of complexity while emphasizing teamwork and communication.
ACA-accredited camp
CAMP-AL-001
Courses & activities
Astronaut-training simulators
Explore movement and astronaut-training concepts using equipment such as the one-sixth-gravity chair and multi-axis trainer.
Rockets and engineering design
Build and launch model rockets. Ages 12–14 tackle thermal protection; ages 15–18 add engineering projects such as rovers.
Team challenges
Aquatic team activities and age-specific challenge-course elements put communication into practice, with different content by program.
Advanced underwater training
Advanced Space Academy, ages 15–18, offers a neutral-buoyancy scuba experience subject to physician approval and camp medical clearance.
Camp features & life
A clear age progression
Space Camp serves ages 9–11, Space Academy 12–14 and Advanced Space Academy 15–18, allowing families to match age and readiness.
Working together in English
International students are welcome, with fluent conversational English required for instructions, group discussion and expressing needs.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- For children interested in space, model rockets or engineering and hands-on problem solving.
- For campers able to work in English, ask for help and manage shared residential life.
- Before choosing the advanced program, consider its more involved missions and activity-specific medical restrictions.
Fluent conversational English is required. Nine-year-olds must be enrolled in or have completed grade 4; advanced underwater activities have additional medical requirements.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 base program tuition
Space CampAges 9–11
6 days / 5 nights
From US$1,799
Space AcademyAges 12–14
6 days / 5 nights
From US$1,899
Advanced Space AcademyAges 15–18
6 days / 5 nights
From US$1,999
Session dates
- May 30–Jun 4
- Jun 6–Jun 11
- Jun 13–Jun 18
- Jun 20–Jun 25
- Jun 27–Jul 2
- Jul 4–Jul 9
- Jul 11–Jul 16
- Jul 18–Jul 23
- Jul 25–Jul 30
- Aug 1–Aug 6
- Aug 8–Aug 13
- Aug 15–Aug 20
- Aug 22–Aug 27
- Aug 29–Sep 3
A US$100 non-refundable registration fee is additional to base tuition. The published schedule calls for 50% at enrolment, with the balance usually due 60 days before arrival. Confirm the final invoice and session availability.
Cancellations must be in writing. Eligible early cancellation returns 90% of paid tuition, excluding registration fees; tuition is not refunded within eight weeks or after arrival. Confirm cutoff dates, transfers and other charges.
Travel & participation
Nine-year-olds must be enrolled in or have completed grade 4; match other campers to the relevant program age band.
International students need the required U.S. entry documents and fluent conversational English.
Paid transfers are offered at Huntsville International Airport (HSV). Confirm early arrivals, late departures and airline unaccompanied-minor arrangements in advance.
Sunday check-in and Friday graduation times differ across the three programs; confirm the selected program’s times before booking flights.
Advanced Space Academy scuba requires physician and camp medical clearance. Some conditions or medical histories restrict participation; ask about alternatives when needed.
Past-program photos (3)
The appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications