How to Register for Space Camp
If you've always wondered what life as an astronaut would be like, a week at Space Camp will show you.
Difficulty Level: easy Time Required: varies
Here's How:
- Make sure you qualify for Space Camp. You must be at least 9 years old and doing 4th grade work in school.
- Register 2 weeks in advance or sooner if you want a particular week. Space Camp is one week long and offered every week year round.
- Get a doctor's signature on a health form to show that you are physically capable of participating in Space Camp.
- Get some money from your parents--or grandparents! Space Camp for 9 to 11 year olds is $699; Space Academy for 12 to 14 year olds is $799; and Advanced Space Academy for 15 to 18 year olds is $899
- Register online with a credit card at http://www.spacecamp.com or through the mail at: Space Camp, 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805-3399 Attention: Reservations, or call with a credit card: 256-837-3400.
- Start practicing floating in space until your camp date arrives!
- Arrive early to Space Camp. The U. S. Space and Rocket Center (home to Space Camp) is off Exit 15 on I-565. Just look for the big rocket!
- Prepare
to experience the same training that the astronauts do.
You will learn the fundamentals about missions,
stimulators, educational programs about space, different
lunar activities, and space stations. You will be given a
log book for assignments and to take home after camp.
Tips:
- Space suits, in sizes ranging from youth-small to adult XXL are available for purchase in the museum gift shop for $75.
- Weekend
or week-long space camp experiences are available for
adults. There are also Parent/Child weekend programs.
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