Campers get to experience astronaut training and space exploration through immersive museum exhibits and hands-on STEAM challenges led by experienced educators.
Space Cadets camp at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers an immersive astronaut training experience for rising 2nd and 3rd graders. Campers will delve into the wonders of our galaxy, learning about various heavenly objects and designing their own rockets. The program emphasizes hands-on STEAM challenges and museum explorations, fostering a passion for science and critical thinking skills. Activities include understanding NASA's role, planning space missions, designing habitable planets, exploring astronaut health challenges, and investigating tools for space exploration. Campers will gain knowledge in space science, engineering design, and problem-solving through engaging, interactive experiences within the museum's exhibits like Space Odyssey and Expedition Health, and the Gates Planetarium.
A typical day involves a 'Question of the Day' to guide learning, museum explorations to exhibits like Space Odyssey or Expedition Health, and a STEAM Challenge/Exploration activity related to the daily topic.
This camp is best for rising 2nd and 3rd graders who are curious about space, enjoy hands-on activities, and want to learn about astronomy and astronaut training.
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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