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Space & Aviation

Camp Fort Greene - Ready, Set, Launch!

The camp integrates real-life astronomical events into its weekly themes, providing timely inspiration for activities and crafts.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $440–$550/week

About this camp

Camp Fort Greene's "Ready, Set, Launch!" program offers middle school campers a hands-on exploration of space science. Activities include designing and launching rockets using simple materials like balloons and Alka Seltzer, and learning about aerospace engineering. Campers will also engage in experiments with chemical compounds, create pretend meteors, and design and race parachutes to understand concepts like air resistance and gravity. The curriculum incorporates real-life astronomical events, inspiring crafts and discussions about stars, constellations, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Through building super strong structures with delicate items and exploring how rovers are designed, campers will develop problem-solving skills and scientific inquiry. The program aims to foster a bold confidence in their abilities and a sense of wonder about the universe.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves a balance of indoor and outdoor explorations, including hands-on experiments, crafts, and games, with opportunities for free play and walking field trips.

Best suited for

This camp is best for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who are curious about space, enjoy hands-on activities, and want to learn about science and engineering in a fun, nurturing environment.

What you'll learn

Rocket design and launch Aerospace engineering principles Chemical compounds and reactions Meteors and meteor showers Planets and constellations Gravity and air resistance Structural engineering

Location

Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, 357 Clermont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sponsored by Research Ignited

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