Space Camp

Space Camp

Nebraska Regional Programs 8th, 9th, or 10th grade students who is Deaf or hard of hearing that meets all of the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply to attend this educational experience!  Space Camp is a Future Astronaut Training Program (FATP) developed from authentic astronaut training, FATP motivates campers by emphasizing the importance of teamwork, leadership and problem solving. Campers train in the Cosmosphere’s camp simulators. They also build and launch rockets, tour the Hall of Space Museum and explore the night sky. FATP is an internationally recognized camp that combines space science education with exciting astronaut-training activities. More information about the Cosmosphere Space Museum can be found on their website: http://www.cosmo.org/.

When: October 6-11, 2024

Students will miss school all week. Students will be responsible for making up any work they missed, but will have time in the evenings to work on homework if needed.

Where: Cosmosphere Space Museum (Hutchinson, KS)

Registration: Additional eligiability requirements must be met and all three steps of the registration process need to be completed by September 20, 2024.

Step 1: Complete the online application by clicking here.

Step 2: Complete the recommendation form (both students and staff must fill out the form so please allow time for staff to complete).