Address
21404 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471
Hours
Beginning May 30 - Aug. 4, 2022
Monday - Friday
CLOSED FOR CAMPS
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
NASA Stennis Space Center's ASTRO CAMP
Incoming 2nd-5th graders
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Drop off begins at 8:30 AM. Pick-up begins at 3:00 PM.
Field trips return! Campers will visit Infinity Space Center in Pearlinton, MS. on the third Thursday of each session (June 16th, July 14th, and August 4th).
Register for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. Register for more than one week to receive a discount. Active Museum Members receive a 10% discount. Members can use your discount code at check-out. If you do not remember your code, please call the office at 985-888-1555.
**PLEASE NOTE** Scheduled activities are repeated every three weeks. For instance, if you register for the second week of one session and the second week of a separate session your child will do the same activities for both weeks. For multiple-week registrations, it is recommended to register for ONE three-week session for a full Astro Camp experience. Session dates are below.
Registration for ONE WEEK per camper - $250
Registration for TWO WEEKS per camper - $480
Registration for THREE WEEKS per camper - $690
Three three-week themed sessions:
Session 1 - Week 1 - May 31-June 3, 2022 - Closed for Registrations
Session 1 - Week 2 - June 6-10, 2022 - Closed for Registrations
Session 1 - Week 3 - June 13-17, 2022 - Closed for Registration
Session 2 - Week 1 - June 20-24, 2022 - Closed for Registration
Session 2 - Week 2 - June 27-July 1, 2022 - Closed for Registrations
(CAMP CLOSED WEEK OF JULY 4, 2022)
Session 2 - Week 3 - July 11-15, 2022 - Closed for Registration
Session 3 - Week 1 - July 18-22, 2022
Session 3 - Week 2 - July 25-29, 2022 - Closed for registration
Session 3 - Week 3 - August 1-4, 2022 - Closed for registration
Tentative Daily Schedule:
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM - Morning Carline
9:00 AM - Welcome to the day
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM - Planned themed activity
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Museum free play
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM - Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM - Outdoor activity/Kids Konnection Playground
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM - Rest time & journals
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM - Afternoon snack
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM - Planned themed activity
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM - Wrap-up & pack-up
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM - Free play under Large Pavilion
3:00 PM - Carline begins
Summer Camp Terms and Conditions:
Important camp information is below. Please read through this entire section before completing the registration.
The goal of ASTRO CAMP® is to provide opportunities for learners to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) educational activities that capitalize on NASA’s unique assets, content, and ASTRO CAMP® methodology to expose the next generation of explorers to STEM career possibilities aligned with NASA’s Mission Directives.
ASTRO CAMP® is a challenging, science-based non-residential series of camps designed to:
Inspire future generations to learn about space explorations and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics developing pathways to STEM careers
Present nationally aligned math and science principles through fun, hands-on activities, teaching teams of campers to work together to complete missions through ASTRO CAMP® methodology
Spark student’s interest in learning the basics of engineering, rocketry, robotics, and supporting the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) alignments while having fun.
ASTRO CAMP sessions are aligned with NASA's current themes: Flight, Space Technology, Earth/Solar System, Humans in Space, and Mission Moon to Mars.
NASA’s vision is to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and engineers to pursue careers in STEM fields. By tapping into the curious minds of our youngsters, NASA is planting the seeds necessary to attract and retain students in STEM education from classrooms to careers. ASTRO CAMP® is an important “stepping stone” in developing our future workforce for tomorrow!
ASTRO CAMP® will be held at the Children's Museum of St. Tammany, located at 21404 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471.
Camp tuition covers the cost of materials used in the course of the camp, camp journals, and consumables for hands-on activities. Camp activities and curriculum will be repeated every three weeks of scheduled ASTRO CAMP®.
Tuition Costs:
Registration for ONE WEEK per camper - $250
Registration for TWO WEEKS per camper - $480
Registration for THREE WEEKS per camper - $690
10% Member Discount - Members can use your discount code at check-out. If you do not remember your code, please call the office at 985-888-1555.
All tuition payments must be paid online at the time of registration. You will receive a packet through email with all forms, camp rules, etc. at the completion of your registration.
The Children’s Museum of St. Tammany inspires children to EXPLORE in an interactivelearning environment that focuses on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and math), to DISCOVER and embrace Early Learning through the power of play andto IMAGINE and CREATE through the Arts. The Children's Museum of St. Tammany is a 501(C)3 non-profit organization.
Hours
Beginning May 30 - Aug. 4, 2022
Monday - Friday
CLOSED FOR CAMPS
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM