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Cradle of Aviation Museum - Space & Aviation: Cosmic Quest!

Campers engage in a variety of interactive activities, from building rockets and coding robots to conducting science experiments and exploring the stars in the museum's planetarium.

🔥 Middle School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person All skill levels 💰 $400/week

About this camp

The Cradle of Aviation Museum's "Space & Aviation: Cosmic Quest!" camp offers an engaging, hands-on exploration of space and aviation for campers aged 9-12. Participants will delve into various STEM disciplines through practical projects and creative challenges. Activities include building and testing satellites and rockets, experiencing robotics and drone flight, and designing lunar modules. Campers will also engage in science experiments and explore the stars in the museum's planetarium. The program emphasizes real-world applications of STEM concepts, fostering curiosity and a love for science and technology.

Campers will gain valuable skills in engineering design, problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. They will learn about the science of flight, space exploration, and the history of aviation. The camp aims to inspire the next generation of innovators by providing a unique and immersive learning experience in a world-class museum setting.

What a typical day looks like

Each day is designed to inspire curiosity and a love of science, with hands-on activities, experiments, and exploration of museum exhibits and the planetarium.

Best suited for

This camp is perfectly suited for children who are curious about science and technology and eager to explore space and aviation through hands-on projects.

What you'll learn

Rocketry Satellite Building Robotics Drone Flight Aerospace Engineering Space Exploration Aviation History

Location

Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY

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