NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers

NASA: Academy of Future Space Explorers more info...
Location: Bethesda/Chevy Chase Camp - Bethesda Elementary
Dates: Monday, July 20, 2026 -
Friday, July 24, 2026 details
Grades: Gr 1 - Gr 5
Section #: BETHESDA-NASA-7/20
# Openings: Wait list
Registration closes: Monday, July 20, 2026
PRICE: $380.00



Registration

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Description

Blast off with a camp designed and created specifically by NASA engineers! Train to become a future space explorer, and get set on a trajectory from our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! This hands-on program will bring you closer to the stars, planets, comets, and more. Learn about living in space, get away from gravity, look for space phenomena, and participate in a rocket launch!

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Additional Information

Astronauts in Training
Learn about life in space. Steer a laser beam through a laser maze, get a feel for radar technology, and even make a space suit! Compare the temperatures on Neptune with Venus and practice an out-of-this-world team challenge!
Earth & Beyond!
Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse! Work out your escape velocity to get away from gravity, and learn about all the planets. Create a rainbow and sunset by mixing up various planetary atmospheres.
Eye on the Sky
Come take a closer look at asteroids, comets, satellites, and other lights in the night sky. Bring far-away objects into focus as you learn about the power of mirrors and lenses. Build a Telescope to take home and participate in a sky gazing marathon!
Solar Launch
This stellar program is your ticket to the stars! Follow the life cycle of stars and see how constellations change when you travel across the galaxy. Learn to read a star chart and try your hand at following the skies to tell the time of year.
Space Voyage
Learn what it takes to be a true globetrotter! Race a balloon rocket and design your own car engine as you learn about thrust. See the principles of propulsion at work in a real rocket launch, and build your very own Space Copter® to fly to the skies!

Schedule

Monday, July 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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