NASA Astro Camp

NASA Astro Camp

To infinity and beyond.

Do you have a passion for space exploration? Get ready to shoot for the stars during the NASA Astro Camp while you engage in Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics education activities that will inspire future astronauts and engineers to learn about space. Explorers will work together to complete project-based learning activities designed by NASA and even launch their own rockets. 

At a Glance

*The Summer Exploration Program will not operate for Summer 2023. Students are encouraged to join us for our Summer Immersion Program or Online Immersion Program.

Day Camp Option

Dates: TBD

Who Can Apply?: 6th – 8th grade students

Program Length: Monday – Friday

Program Tuition: TBD

Day or Overnight Program: Day Program

Overnight Option

Dates: TBD

Who Can Apply?: 6th – 8th grade students

Program Length: Sunday – Friday

Program Tuition: TBD

Day or Overnight Program: Overnight Program

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*Courses carry no secondary school or college credit. Upon completion of the program, an official Wake Forest University certificate of achievement will be awarded to all NASA Astro Camp participants.

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What You’ll Explore

Topics Covered:

  • Astrophysics
  • Earth Science
  • Heliophysics
  • Planetary Science
  • Space Exploration

Hands-On Experiences:

  • Program LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robots
  • Dry Ice Comet
  • Design a Crew Exploration Model
  • Code a Mars Helicopter
  • Stomp Rockets

*Hands-on experiences are subject to change.

NASA Astro Camp Cost

Day Camp | TBD          Overnight | TBD

A Day in the Life

Overnight Program

  • 8:00 am – Morning Meeting and Breakfast
  • 9:00 am – Welcome and Program Introduction
  • 9:30 am – Morning Session: Planetary Science
  • 11:00 am – Lab: Design a Crew Exploration Model
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – Outdoor Time: Sand Volleyball
  • 2:00 pm – Afternoon Session: Design A Robotic Insect
  • 3:00 pm – Lab: Thermal Explosion
  • 3:45 pm – Debrief for Next Day
  • 4:00 pm – Return to dorm rooms
  • 5:30 pm – Dinner
  • 6:00 pm – Evening Activities (Movie Night, Trivia, Karaoke)
  • 9:00 pm – Prepare for Bed
  • 10:00 pm – Lights Out

*The “A Day in the Life” sample schedule is subject to change. 

Day Program

  • 8:30 – 8:45 am – Drop Off
  • 9:00 am – Welcome and Program Introduction
  • 9:30 am – Morning Session: Planetary Science
  • 11:00 am – Lab: Design a Crew Exploration Model
  • 12:00 pm – Lunch
  • 1:00 pm – Outdoor Time: Climbing Wall (Campus Recreation)
  • 2:00 pm – Afternoon Session: Design A Robotic Insect
  • 3:00 pm – Lab: Thermal Explosion
  • 3:45 pm – Debrief for Next Day
  • 4:00 pm – Pick Up

*The “A Day in the Life” sample schedule is subject to change.