Campers use creative and collaborative skills to design a mission patch, train like an astronaut and solve real-world engineering problems, just like NASA astronauts working together on a mission. They will think and act as NASA engineers as they work with a team to make a pasta rover, parachute, and more! They'll learn about other spin off technology used on earth today.

Mission Kick Off - Day 1 Discover your missions & learn about Engineering Design Process. Create personalized engineering notebooks. Work as a team to design your mission patch, pasta rover, and landing system. Test and improve your designs and be a problem-solvers!

NASA on Earth - Day 3 Discover that NASA’s research improves life on Earth through “spin-off” technology. Go on a Spin-off Treasure Hunt. Continue your exploration of space technology as you create starshades and test materials to create a communication device.

Redesign & Refine - Day 4 It’s time to put ideas to the test! Work in teams to find new uses for everyday objects. Create your own spin-off prototypes from designs created throughout the week. Analyze feedback & make adjustments using creativity, communication, & critical thinking

Tools of the Trade - Day 2 NASA engineers create many types of technology to solve problems in space. Build working models of NASA-inspired technology, like a robotic arm. In teams, design a heat shield and cryogenic storage to protect their devices in the harness of space.

Monday, July 20, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, July 23, 2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM