Space Camp Huntsville Alabama

The ultimate Space Camp mission starts here at the birthplace of America’s space program.

Whether your focus is on Space, Aviation or Robotics, these camps will inspire and excite your students in this incredible hands-on learning environment.

Learn about real-life applications for STEM subjects at the Huntsville Space Camp. Students will experience an all-American camp with some of the most exciting simulators on offer. From flights simulators to learning basic land and water survival skills, the NASA space camp programs combine critical thinking, hands-on learning and teamwork. Students are encouraged to engineer solutions for real-world problems. 

These camps are run by the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama and Space Camp. Graduates leave inspired to take more STEM classes and many have said their camp experience encouraged them to enter a STEM field such as aerospace, energy, education, biotech or technology.

Trip highlights

  • Students will test their skills in engineering design challenges.
  • SCUBA dive in their Underwater Astronaut Trainer.
  • Practice water-survival skills with hands-on activities in the on-site manmade lake.
  • Fly jet aircraft simulators! 
  • Feel the sensation of moving in low gravity and train like the Apollo Astronauts. 
  • Learn what it’s like to engineer and design robotics on land, in the air and underwater.

Trip inclusions

  • An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
  • Access to our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
  • Free travel for teachers.
  • An EA tour representative on hand 24/7.

Trip inclusions

  • An all-inclusive package including flights, accommodation, transport, meals and activities.
  • Access to our full suite of tools, resources, checklists and support that will make your trip planning and advertising a breeze.
  • Free travel for teachers.
  • An EA tour representative on hand 24/7.

Trip highlights

  • Students will test their skills in engineering design challenges.
  • SCUBA dive in their Underwater Astronaut Trainer.
  • Practice water-survival skills with hands-on activities in the on-site manmade lake.
  • Fly jet aircraft simulators! 
  • Feel the sensation of moving in low gravity and train like the Apollo Astronauts. 
  • Learn what it’s like to engineer and design robotics on land, in the air and underwater.

Huntsville Space Camp Itinerary

DAY 1: TRAVEL DAY
Depart from your closest international airport and fly to Huntsville.

DAY 2-6: CHECK IN AT SPACE CAMP
Spend 5 days in the hands of the educators at the Advanced Space Camp program.

DAY 7: ADVANCE SPACE CAMP GRADUATION & FLY TO ORLANDO

After graduation take a flight to Orlando. Explore the Kennedy Space Center visitor complex and enjoy lunch with one of NASA’s astronauts.

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What to expect on your Space Camp at Huntsville

These exciting camps run throughout the year for 5 to 6 days, often starting on a Sunday, and finishing with graduation on a Friday. Your students will stay onsite and take part in activities from 8.30 am until 9 pm every night. Student trainees work together, experiencing simulators, building robots and completing space missions. Find out what it really means to be an astronaut; there is no better place to learn about space and space exploration. Space Camps curriculum teaches principals of STEM, using real-world examples and advanced technology. 

Trip activities

Whether your focus is on Space, Aviation or Robotics, these school trip student camps will inspire and excite your students in this incredible hands-on learning environment.
Discover a world of possibilities on a school tour trip to the Huntsville's Space Camp with Educating Adventures. Learn about space, aviation, robotics & more.
Whether your focus is on Space, Aviation or Robotics, these school trip student camps will inspire and excite your students in this incredible hands-on learning environment.

Robotics Themed Camps

Students will learn real-world applications of STEAM principles as they build, program and test their own robots incorporating wireless control technology into their designs. Piloting their own robot will put their skills to the test as they take part in a series of challenges and competitions. Using RealFlight drone simulations and Unmanned Aerial Systems, students will develop the art of flight.

Aviation Challenge Camps

Students experience a one-of-a-kind centrifuge simulator, build shelters and learn how to find food in advanced wilderness training. This 5-day aviation-themed space camp gives students the chance to take on the role of fighter pilot, marine or navy seal and practice water-survival skills with hands-on activities in the U.S. Space & Rocket Center on-site manmade lake. With retired aircraft onsite, students will explore aviation principals and airframe design.

Space Orientated Camps

The Advanced Space Academy at Space Camp Alabama is an immersive experience for your STEM students. Through a series of astronaut training exercises, engineering challenges and activities, your students will go on their own space mission to Mars. It’s important to prepare for every contingency so students are encouraged to think outside of the box, anticipating problems and scenarios. Students will develop their STEAM knowledge when building a rover and completing a rocket recovery mission. This program is a college-accredited program through the University of Alabama. 

Teachers at Universal on their school trip

"As a result of this trip, we have three students considering picking up mechanical engineering at university, and a host of students considering STEM-related A-Levels. An action-packed, awe-inspiring week away. I can't wait to go back next year!"

Teacher
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace, NASA STEM Trip, October 2018

"I believe the memories created on an international school trip can drastically enhance a student's entire learning experience. Being immersed in real-life learning is the most powerful educational experiences one can gain."

Teacher
Grace Lutheran College, China Business Trip, September 2018

"The experience for us was personalised, accessible and our consultant was interested in us. This makes the world of difference when you're travelling with students"

Teacher
Brigidine College Randwick, NASA STEM Trip, September 2018

“This trip has taken the top spot for my career highlights to date!  The experiences and the way in which the students conducted themselves and embraced opportunities, even when they were out of their comfort zone, will stay with me forever.  I don’t know if it gets better than this.”

Teacher
Barr Beacon School, NASA STEM Trip, February 2019

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