Pathfinder: Space Camp Group Program
A three-day, two-night introduction to Space Camp® for organized groups. Students & adult chaperones train side by side, led by Camp staff.
Build and launch a model rocket, train like an astronaut and explore the World’s Largest Space Museum. Group programs are available year-round. Click “Request Availability” to check dates for your group.
Length
3 Days · 2 nights
Ages
9 – 18 +
Group Size
16+ (including adults)
Offered
Year-round
What Your Group Will Do
01
Simulated space mission
Serve in mission control or on the flight crew of a simulated space mission.
02
Astronaut trainers
Ride the Multi-Axis Trainer and the Five Degrees of Freedom Chair, simulators like the ones astronauts trained on.
03
Model rocketry
Learn the parts of a rocket and rocketry safety, then build and launch your own model rocket.
04
Catapult launchers
Work as a team to design and build a satellite launcher in an engineering challenge.
05
Museum tours
See the Saturn V and the story of Apollo in the Davidson Center, plus Artemis, Mars and the International Space Station.
06
Space history
Explore 30 years of the Space Shuttle and what daily life is like for astronauts living in space.
All lessons and activities are subject to change.
Schedule
Start days: Fall, winter and spring programs start on Monday, Wednesday or Friday. Summer programs run Friday to Sunday.
- Arrival window: 1:30 – 2:30 pm
- Day 1: 3 pm – 8 pm
- Day 2: 7 am- 8 pm
- Day 3: 7 am – 11 am
What’s Included
- On-site lodging
- All meals during the program
- A program T-shirt for every participant
- Team photo package
- Program completion certificate
- An interactive show in the INTUITIVE® Planetarium
- Time to explore the museum and its space and aviation artifacts
Pricing
Rates vary by season and group type. Request Availability, and our Group Sales team will send you a quote.
Click here to view the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Payment/Refund/Cancellation Policy and Terms of Service for Group Camp programs. Please note, your $250 registration fee is non-refundable.
Good to Know
Program activities are led by Camp staff. Adult chaperones participate in the program.
Snacks containing nuts/peanuts, may contain nuts, or processed in a facility with nuts are not allowed and will be immediately discarded without reimbursement. While we make every effort to ensure that camp areas such as our Habitats and Camp Galley are a nut-free environment, we cannot guarantee the total absence of nut products on our premises.
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged items.
Already Registered?
Your connection to the Space Camp experience! Your online dashboard provides the login to your account, transportation options, packing lists, roommate requests, and more! Everything you need to manage your mission is all in one place and can be accessed at any time.
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Need more help? Contact Us
1-800-637-7223 Option 1.
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