AstroInnovators Camp - 1/2 Day

Think and act like NASA innovators during this hands-on program inspired by NASA’s current missions.  more info...
Location: St. John Vianney High School
Dates: Monday, June 15, 2026 -
Friday, June 19, 2026 details
Grades: Gr 2 - Gr 5
Section #: SJVHS001
Registration closes: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
PRICE: $200

Registration

This camp is for boys entering grades 2nd-5th. Please register through our community partner. Registration opens January.
Name: St. John Vianney High School
Phone: 314-965-4853



Description

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.
Note: This is a half-day program. The individual day descriptions are full-day descriptions. Half-days will be packed with activities but fewer than in the full-day.

This camp is for boys entering grades 2nd-5th.

Additional Information

Final Launch - Day 5
Campers complete and polish their spinoff prototypes, then deliver lively presentations to their fellow “engineers” showcasing their ideas, process, and real-world uses. It’s a celebration of teamwork, creativity, and discovery.
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.

Schedule

Monday, June 15, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, June 18, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday, June 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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