Astronaut Photo

Wanna know the tops?

Here are some top careers to think about:

  • Astronaut
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Scientist- Biology, Chemistry, Astronomy, Meteorology

Who are some top Women in the field?

  • Eileen Collins
  • Sally Ride
  • Jan Davis
  • Wally Funk

What about top movies?

  • "Space Camp: The Movie"
  • "The Right Stuff"
  • "Magnificent Desolation on IMAX"
  • "Apollo 13"
Space Academy
Do you have the desire to journey to the moon or command a space shuttle?

Lead your team to success as you launch into space on a simulated shuttle mission. Test your problem-solving skills as a member of mission control. Uncover scientific principles in our orbiting space station. Perform a spacewalk in a microgravity environment.

Picture It

During your six day Space Camp® experience at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® in Huntsville, AL, you and 15 other Girl Scouts will be challenged to step up as leaders to work together and communicate as a team. Launch into space on out-of-this-world shuttle missions. Get off the ground on our astronaut training simulators. Come as an individual and leave as a team with life-long friends from all over the country!

At Area 51 Leadership Reaction Course you and your team will face numerous challenges. Can you step up as a leader? How well do you work in a team? Face the challenge at Area 51! Earn your wings and join our over 540,000 Space Camp® alumni community! Over 32,000 trainees complete our program every year and go on to become scientists, doctors, teachers, engineers, and even astronauts. Do you have what it takes to be “The Right Stuff?” Find out at Space Camp! 

Map It

Huntsville, Alabama
At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center home of Space Camp & Aviation Challenge

Be It

  • An interest in space and science
  • Completed health form that will be distributed with confirmation of acceptance to the event 
  • Plan It

    • June 30, 2013–July 5, 2013; $875
      Participants need to arrive by 1-2 pm CST on 6/30 and depart after noon on 7/5. Additional travel information will be in the confirmation packet.
      Must be 12–14 years old at the time of the event.

    Get It

    A detailed packing list is contained in the confirmation kit you receive upon acceptance to this event.

    $ It

    A $250 deposit will be due immediately upon notification of acceptance to this event. This deposit will be put towards the total tuition cost and is not in addition to it.

    There is a $25 round-trip transportation fee per girl from the Huntsville International Airport to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. Parents are welcome to drive participants to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for check-in and pick them up after graduation. Meals and lodging are included in the tuition. Each girl will receive a t-shirt and team photo as part of her tuition.

    Note:

    Two adult chaperones are needed for this event. If selected, travel expenses to and from Huntsville, AL will be the chaperones responsibility. Lodging and meals will be provided. Adult chaperones of this event will take photos and video of the participants in activities and observe the girls interaction. This position requires the ability to walk long distances in summer temperatures. Hours of daily event activities are 7AM to 11 PM. Chaperones must provide contact information to programs’ health and first aid staff for the duration of the event. Send resume and a letter of intent explaining why you would like to be a chaperone to: tiffanys@spacecamp.com U.S. Space and Rocket Center as subject line.

     


    Sponsored by:

    U.S. Space & Rocket Center
    One Tranquility Base
    Huntsville, AL 35805

    http://www.spacecamp.com

    Contact:
    Tiffany Scruggs
    Group Reservations Coordinator
    Phone: 256-864-7834 or 1-800-637-7223 x 7834
    tiffanys@spacecamp.com

    Download the Application Form(s):
  • destinations_girl_application_2013.pdf
  • destinations_girl_application_2013.doc