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

Session 1 - Week 2 - June 6-10, 2022

Session 1 - Week 3 - June 13-17, 2022

Session 2 - Week 1 - June 20-24, 2022

Session 2 - Week 2 - June 27-July 1, 2022

(CAMP CLOSED WEEK OF JULY 4, 2022)

Session 2 - Week 3 - July 11-15, 2022

Session 3 - Week 1 - July 18-22, 2022

Session 3 - Week 2 - July 25-29, 2022

Session 3 - Week 3 - August 1-4, 2022

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.

• After you have completed this online registration and payment of tuition has been processed you will receive additional paperwork through email that must be completed, signed, and emailed to Gillian Rabalais at grabalais@cmstkids.org, mailed to the Museum at 21404 Koop Drive, Mandeville, LA 70471, or brought to the Museum prior to the camp start date. Campers will not be allowed to participate until these forms have been returned.
• Field trips to Infinity Science Center will be scheduled for the third Thursday of each session (June 16th, July 14th, and August 4th). Field trip permission slips will be sent home on the Monday of that week during morning and afternoon carline. They MUST BE returned the following day.
• The morning carline begins at 8:30 AM. Camp begins at 9:00 AM and dismisses at 3:00 PM. The afternoon carline begins at 3:00 PM.
• Should this camp be canceled due to COVID-19, you will receive a refund of your tuition. Your tuition can also be transferred to a Museum Membership, Museum gift card, or applied to another camp session hosted by the Children's Museum. All participants will be notified of any changes made to the scheduling of camps as quickly as possible.
• Campers will need to wear a camp shirt every day and comfortable bottoms. Closed-toed shoes and socks are required
• Campers must bring lunch each day. Campers should also pack their own afternoon snack. The Children’s Museum will provide bottled water.
• The Camp curriculum is repeated every three weeks.

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.