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Space Center Houston, a nonprofit science and space learning center
2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Space Center U — High-School Programs
Houston, Texas
Space Center U — High-School Programs
Explore spaceflight through rockets, robotics and mission teamwork.
Space Center U is delivered by Space Center Houston through project-based space science and engineering. High-school themes range from Mars-habitat design to space-station mission teamwork. Some itineraries visit NASA facilities, subject to access.
Space engineering program
CAMP-TX-010
Program organizer & learning outcomes
University / venue relationship
A Space Center Houston education program with NASA facility visits when available
Credit / certificate
Space Center Houston completion certificate
Courses & activities
Rocket design and flight testing
Build and launch model rockets in Martian Expedition, then examine their flight paths and performance.
Mars habitats and life support
Design a habitat around the water, air and energy needed to support life.
Robotic rovers
Build and code robotic rovers for navigation, sampling and engineering challenges.
Materials in extreme conditions
Test heat-shield or cryogenic protection structures in relevant themes and compare performance under extreme conditions.
Mission roles and communication
Destination ISS assigns astronaut, Mission Control and science-support roles to practice mission teamwork.
Camp features & life
Real-world facilities
Certain Johnson Space Center and training-facility visits depend on availability; five-day programs list a live astronaut presentation.
Visible project outcomes
Complete models, robotic tasks or mission challenges according to the chosen theme, with a graduation activity and completion certificate.
Individual or group participation
Individual and group registration are offered; groups need at least one adult chaperone per ten students.
Who might enjoy this camp?
- High-school students who want to apply engineering through tangible projects
- Students willing to collaborate, troubleshoot and iterate
- Families ready to arrange lodging, daily transport and required forms
Standard Space Center U does not provide dormitories. Individual participants require a parent or guardian at daily check-in and check-out; dive-based themes require additional health and release forms.
2027 dates & tuition
2027 dates & tuition
Contact an advisor
3 or 5 days, depending on the program
Contact an advisor
Individual registration normally requires full payment; no refund is offered within four weeks of the program.
Groups normally pay a nonrefundable 25% deposit, with the balance and final headcount due six weeks before arrival; transfer fees may apply.
Travel & participation
Families or groups arrange lodging, airport transfers, hotel transport and transport to some off-site activities.
Lunch is normally included; confirm the program dates before booking travel.
International groups may request an invitation letter after required fees and forms are received; a letter does not guarantee a visa.
Groups submit medical and image-release forms in advance, plus diving forms when applicable.
Campus, venue & activity photos
Enquiries & Applications
Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.
Enquiries & Applications