Aerospace camp

July 18 - 20, 2023

Prepare to blast off for three fun-filled days on the Missouri S&T campus. Experience aeronautics and space flight from a ground-up perspective, as you learn about the history of flight, astronomy and space exploration. Your three days will be filled with computer simulations, interactive teamwork activities and practical hands-on experiences.
Aerospace campers watching rocket construction and launch.
  • Registration Details
  • Camp activities
  • Transportation Policy
  • Campus Cancellation Policy

Registration Details

Date: July 18 - 20, 2023

Eligibility: Rising 5th - 8th graders

Capacity: Space is limited to 72 students.

Registration Fee:  $395.00
The Registration Fee includes two nights' stay and all meals during the three-day camp. This is a residential camp; all campers are required to stay in S&T's residential halls (no exceptions). Aerospace Camp is co-sponsored by Missouri 4-H, Missouri University of Science and Technology, and University of Missouri Extension.

Space is Limited: Aerospace Camp consistently fills all available slots; so early registration is recommended. Campers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon date of registration and payment are received. Waiting lists will be maintained and filled in order received should cancellations occur.

REGISTRATIONS TBA

Registration Cancellation Policy

Persons wishing to cancel their registration must do so two weeks (14 full days) prior to the first day of their chosen program. No refunds will be made after this date.

Camp activities

  • Challenger Learning Center-Interactive mission
  • Computer-based flight simulation
  • Hands-on robotics
  • Rocket construction and launching
  • Orienteering Using Hand-held GPS Devices
  • Annual paper airplane content with prizes
  • Science learning with Missouri S&T faculty and students
  • Adventure-based team building activities
  • Design your mission patch

Transportation Policy

Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Missouri S&T. USA Express provides shuttle service from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to campus. The shuttle service schedule is available online, or you can call toll free at 1-800-872-9399.

Campus Cancellation Policy

Missouri S&T reserves the right to cancel any program in the event of insufficient registrations, severe weather or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately via email and phone, and all fees will be returned in full.

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For more information, contact Kummer Center for STEM Education