Space Camp News
Space Campers get to see STS-122 Crew at MSFC
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Some very lucky Space Campers were able to go to
Marshall Space Flight Center today to see the crew of
STS-122!
The crew brought along a highlight reel of their mission and took questions from both Space Campers and NASA-folk alike!
Afterwards, the crew was gracious enough to stick around and sign autographs!
The crew brought along a highlight reel of their mission and took questions from both Space Campers and NASA-folk alike!
Afterwards, the crew was gracious enough to stick around and sign autographs!
Last Day to Nominate
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Here's a big,
bold reminder that today is the very last day
to submit your nomination
for the 2008
Space Camp Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Get to it!
Get to it!
Hall of Fame Reminder
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Nominations for the
2008 Space Camp Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are
due on April 13, 2008!
You can nominate whomever you feel best meets the criteria as outlined on the Hall of Fame Nomination Criteria page.
From there you can also submit the nomination.
Last year's inductees can be seen here.
Remember, April 13 is the last day to submit nominations!
You can nominate whomever you feel best meets the criteria as outlined on the Hall of Fame Nomination Criteria page.
From there you can also submit the nomination.
Last year's inductees can be seen here.
Remember, April 13 is the last day to submit nominations!
Space Camp on YouTube
Monday, March 17, 2008
Space Camp has started up there own channel on
YouTube.
You'll no doubt want to check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/spacecampusa
Don't you think this would make an outstanding place for Space Camp to put all of that archival footage they have sitting on the shelf? It would, indeed!
You'll no doubt want to check it out!
http://www.youtube.com/user/spacecampusa
Don't you think this would make an outstanding place for Space Camp to put all of that archival footage they have sitting on the shelf? It would, indeed!
Busy Month for Space Camp - Saturn V Center & Mission to Atlanta
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Big things are coming up for Space Camp and the Space
& Rocket Center!
This Saturday is the grand opening of the new Saturn V center! At long last! Granted, it's not really the grand opening. That took place on January 31, but we commoners weren't invited (corporate tables only). But this should do nicely! You can press your nose up against the window and check out pictures from the January 31 opening at www.spacecamp.com/gala/.
On Sunday, Space Camp will continue on a new Mission to Malls tour.
The schedule is as follows:
February 10 - Mall of Georgia
February 15-17 - Town Center Mall
February 22-24 - Perimeter Mall
Tons of opportunities to visit Space Camp if you're in the Atlanta area this month!
This Saturday is the grand opening of the new Saturn V center! At long last! Granted, it's not really the grand opening. That took place on January 31, but we commoners weren't invited (corporate tables only). But this should do nicely! You can press your nose up against the window and check out pictures from the January 31 opening at www.spacecamp.com/gala/.
On Sunday, Space Camp will continue on a new Mission to Malls tour.
The schedule is as follows:
February 10 - Mall of Georgia
February 15-17 - Town Center Mall
February 22-24 - Perimeter Mall
Tons of opportunities to visit Space Camp if you're in the Atlanta area this month!
Make a Difference
Monday, December 03, 2007
Just a quick reminder that Space Camp is currently
recruiting for counselors for this coming Spring.
Details as to the requirements to get the job can be found here.
There will be a job fair at the Space Center on December 14th. If you're not local, all of this can be handled online and over the phone though.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make Space Camp a memorable and exciting time for a large number of children...Just like your counselors did for you!
You also get to meet and work with a lot of great people and, if you reside on site, you get to have a shuttle in your backyard (how many people get to say that)!
Details as to the requirements to get the job can be found here.
There will be a job fair at the Space Center on December 14th. If you're not local, all of this can be handled online and over the phone though.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make Space Camp a memorable and exciting time for a large number of children...Just like your counselors did for you!
You also get to meet and work with a lot of great people and, if you reside on site, you get to have a shuttle in your backyard (how many people get to say that)!
Mission to Malls Returns...
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Well, Mission to Mall, anyway....
If you've been to spacecamp.com lately, you no doubt have seen the following banner:
Space Camp returns to tour at least one more mall this December!
If you've been to spacecamp.com lately, you no doubt have seen the following banner:
Space Camp returns to tour at least one more mall this December!
July Alumni Newsletter Available Now
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
The July Newsletter has been out
(though notification of such has been strangely
absent from my inbox).
At any rate, highlights include the Rocket Roll as well as the Saturn V reunion (both excellent times).
Also, Aviation Challenge counselor "Snowflake" makes an appearance as this month's featured alumnus.
Go see for yourself!
At any rate, highlights include the Rocket Roll as well as the Saturn V reunion (both excellent times).
Also, Aviation Challenge counselor "Snowflake" makes an appearance as this month's featured alumnus.
Go see for yourself!
June Alumni Newsletter is Available - Lots of News
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Available for your enjoyment, the June Alumni Newsletter has been
released and is packed full of exciting stuff!
First, coming up this Tuesday (July 10), the
USSRC will host "Rocket Roll." Starting at 9:30am,
this free-to-the-public event will kick-off the
moving of the Saturn V into its new home, the
Davidson Saturn V Center.
Next, this coming Friday (the 13th), the USSRC will have the fourth annual Saturn V reunion! The VIP list looks awesome as it includes astronauts Walt Cunningham, Jim Haisell, and Owen Garriott, amongst others.
Even more incredible than the lineup is the price: $10 per ticket if you buy them in advance ($25 at the door). It should be a fun time! Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket desk. See http://www.savethesaturn.org for more details.
Additional highlights in the June Alumni Newsletter include highlights from the 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, an update on 25th Anniversary activities yet to happen, and the Alumni Spotlight section featuring Beth Favor.
Go read!
Next, this coming Friday (the 13th), the USSRC will have the fourth annual Saturn V reunion! The VIP list looks awesome as it includes astronauts Walt Cunningham, Jim Haisell, and Owen Garriott, amongst others.
Even more incredible than the lineup is the price: $10 per ticket if you buy them in advance ($25 at the door). It should be a fun time! Tickets can be purchased online or at the ticket desk. See http://www.savethesaturn.org for more details.
Additional highlights in the June Alumni Newsletter include highlights from the 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, an update on 25th Anniversary activities yet to happen, and the Alumni Spotlight section featuring Beth Favor.
Go read!
25th Anniversary Dinner TONIGHT 25th Anniversary Dinner TONIGHT
Thursday, June 14, 2007
I just got back from the von Braun Center to rehearse
my tiny role in the hole affair.
The setup looks wonderful!
I really think it's going to be a special night for the eight inductees and all of those in attendance.
If you're in the area, I believe you can still get tickets if you go over to the Space Center today! I think it'll be a very enjoyable night for all!
The setup looks wonderful!
I really think it's going to be a special night for the eight inductees and all of those in attendance.
If you're in the area, I believe you can still get tickets if you go over to the Space Center today! I think it'll be a very enjoyable night for all!
Hall of Fame Nominations - How to Submit:
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Make the Hall of Fame Induction Work for You
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Alumni Andi swung
by the HabForum this evening with an urgent
message, posted here in full:
Loyal readers and alumni, the mothership is working on the details for the Space Camp Hall of Fame event. They want to host it at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. I call upon you to respond to the following questions in the form of a comment to the forum.
1. Would you travel to Huntsville for the SPACE CAMP Hall of Fame if it was held at another venue?
2. How much would you pay to attend this event if William "Captain Kirk" Shatner was the emcee?
3. Would to rather have a sit down, full service dinner or a buffet dinner?
Please reply with comments. This is very urgent, there is a 9 am CST meeting tomorrow that you can affect the outcome on.
Voice your opinion (quickly) here!
Loyal readers and alumni, the mothership is working on the details for the Space Camp Hall of Fame event. They want to host it at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville. I call upon you to respond to the following questions in the form of a comment to the forum.
1. Would you travel to Huntsville for the SPACE CAMP Hall of Fame if it was held at another venue?
2. How much would you pay to attend this event if William "Captain Kirk" Shatner was the emcee?
3. Would to rather have a sit down, full service dinner or a buffet dinner?
Please reply with comments. This is very urgent, there is a 9 am CST meeting tomorrow that you can affect the outcome on.
Voice your opinion (quickly) here!
Emcee Shatner
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
If you actually needed another reason to try to get down to Space Camp this June, this has to be it!
And, if we're lucky, he may not sing (oh, I kid, Bill)! But if he must, I vote for No Tears for Caesar.
Here's a link to one of the many stories out there. The story has been picked up by a huge number of outlets which should amount to excellent press for Space Camp!
And Alumni Andi had it first!
Fox & Friends Footage
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
As published on YouTube by and mentioned in her
latest post, Alumni Andi
has given us the footage from Space Camp that
aired on Fox & Friends on December 7, 2006.
Actually, I guess I
should say in "their" latest post. While we had been
given the impression that it was more than one person
behind the myspace page, when Charity was revealed,
it sounded as if she was the only one behind it.
But in the latest blog, I was scolded for my
photograph selection with the following, "I would
like to thank Vincent of www.Hab1.com for posting
such a lovely picture of my counterpart."
Time will tell!
Where Discovery Goes, so Goes Space Camp
Monday, December 11, 2006
This is the first time something specific to Space Camp has flown in a large quantity. This is just one sign that the mothership will put on a big show next summer.
They sure are shiny!
25th Anniversary Press Release Issued
Sunday, October 29, 2006
. Read More...
Alumni Stars
Monday, June 19, 2006
Like
I said in my last post, Space Camp is currently
soliciting information on its alumni. I encourage
everyone to go let Space Camp what they're up to.
Here.
Just in case they don't post everyone's, well, I'm still interested and I'm sure others are too! I've started this thread in the HabForum so you can post your responses!
Here.
Just in case they don't post everyone's, well, I'm still interested and I'm sure others are too! I've started this thread in the HabForum so you can post your responses!
25th Anniversary Planning Underway
Monday, June 19, 2006
Space
Camp's 25th anniversary is next year! The big
quarter-century mark!
And to celebrate, they're making some big plans!
You can visit the 25th Anniversary Site to see what they're kicking around so far, including alumni reunion dates!
Also, be sure to register as an alumnus to make your interest known and let Space Camp know what you've been up to.
And I'll be sure to report more details as I learn them.
And to celebrate, they're making some big plans!
You can visit the 25th Anniversary Site to see what they're kicking around so far, including alumni reunion dates!
Also, be sure to register as an alumnus to make your interest known and let Space Camp know what you've been up to.
And I'll be sure to report more details as I learn them.
Astronauts at Space Camp this Summer
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
As
posted on
Space Camp's
website,
several NASA astronauts will be at Space Camp this
Summer to speak to Space Campers!
You can see this list if you want your week at camp to coincide with a vist from Frank Colbertson, Bob Springer, or Story Musgrave.
You can see this list if you want your week at camp to coincide with a vist from Frank Colbertson, Bob Springer, or Story Musgrave.
Rumor Mill: New Space Camp Site Coming?
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
If
you haven't noticed lately, there is now only one way
to enter the Space Camp site from
spacecamp.com instead
of both the HTML and Flash options that one used
to be presented with (though the flash version is
still available if you go
here).
Also, if you've been really paying attention, you'll notice that some pages don't match the look and feel of the current website.
Finally, to fuel the fire that a redesign is in the works, I recommend you check this out. The domain, hattin1187.info, was registered to Space Camp on March 8 of this year by John Goglick (notice that it's an @spacecamp.com address)! Though I'm not sure what the significance of "hattin1187" is.
Interesting, indeed!
Also, if you've been really paying attention, you'll notice that some pages don't match the look and feel of the current website.
Finally, to fuel the fire that a redesign is in the works, I recommend you check this out. The domain, hattin1187.info, was registered to Space Camp on March 8 of this year by John Goglick (notice that it's an @spacecamp.com address)! Though I'm not sure what the significance of "hattin1187" is.
Interesting, indeed!
Good Luck Soon-to-be Counselors
Sunday, January 15, 2006
A
fresh new crop of counselor trainees start their
training tomorrow at Space Camp.
I just want to wish you luck as they start a great new adventure! Pretty soon, it will be your job to inspire Space Campers from around the world and try to instill in them a sense of wonder and adventure for the exploration of space.
It's a great job.
Good luck!
I just want to wish you luck as they start a great new adventure! Pretty soon, it will be your job to inspire Space Campers from around the world and try to instill in them a sense of wonder and adventure for the exploration of space.
It's a great job.
Good luck!
Needed: (More than) A Few Good Men and Women:
Friday, November 18, 2005
Space
Camp is currently hiring for the Spring 2006 season.
In fact, they're looking to hire as many as 100 new
counselors to start training January 16, 2006!
Become one of the few, the proud! Become a Space Camp counselor, and get paid to play (essentially)!
Details and the paper work can be found at Space Camp HRs website.
And with the new pay structure, you'll pocket even more of that "Mad Phat Space Camp Money" (pardon me).
Become one of the few, the proud! Become a Space Camp counselor, and get paid to play (essentially)!
Details and the paper work can be found at Space Camp HRs website.
And with the new pay structure, you'll pocket even more of that "Mad Phat Space Camp Money" (pardon me).
New Counselor Pay Structures from Space Camp
Friday, November 18, 2005
If
you've even been unhappy with Space Camp's pay for
its counselors, or wanted to work a Summer as a Space
Camp counselor, but weren't sure if financially it
would work out well for you, well, this might be just
the thing you've been waiting for: Better pay, more
opportunities!
Here's the breakdown:
Counselor I
Pay: $7.25/hr base pay
Requirements: Must be high school graduate and at least 18 years old.
1 week of training
Shifts: morning, afternoon, evening, Saturday and/or Sunday - all day
Trained in: Astrotrek Simulators, Museum simulators and Aerospace Support or Museum Guide and Outpost in Space
Counselor II
Pay: $8/hr base pay, $0.25/hr increase to base for each certification (briefing staff/scheduling staff/robotics track/aviation track/Advance Academy and/or Mach III/Corporate, 8-day or 13-day programs)
2 weeks of training
Shifts: Day shift (7-3), Night shift (3-11), Weekend shift: Friday & Saturday (7a-11p) and Sunday (7-3)
Must have 2 years of college
Trained in: Space Camp/AC team leader, TCF or AC simulations, and museum simulators
Counselor III
Pay: $9/hr base pay + $.25/hr increase to base for each certification (briefing staff/scheduling staff/robotics track/aviation track/Advance Academy and/or Mach III/Corporate, 8-day or 13-day programs)
3-4 weeks of training
MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY (able to work any shift)
Must have 2 years of college
Trained in: Space Camp/AC team leader, weekend program team leader, TCF or AC Simulations and museum simulators
Here's the breakdown:
Counselor I
Pay: $7.25/hr base pay
Requirements: Must be high school graduate and at least 18 years old.
1 week of training
Shifts: morning, afternoon, evening, Saturday and/or Sunday - all day
Trained in: Astrotrek Simulators, Museum simulators and Aerospace Support or Museum Guide and Outpost in Space
Counselor II
Pay: $8/hr base pay, $0.25/hr increase to base for each certification (briefing staff/scheduling staff/robotics track/aviation track/Advance Academy and/or Mach III/Corporate, 8-day or 13-day programs)
2 weeks of training
Shifts: Day shift (7-3), Night shift (3-11), Weekend shift: Friday & Saturday (7a-11p) and Sunday (7-3)
Must have 2 years of college
Trained in: Space Camp/AC team leader, TCF or AC simulations, and museum simulators
Counselor III
Pay: $9/hr base pay + $.25/hr increase to base for each certification (briefing staff/scheduling staff/robotics track/aviation track/Advance Academy and/or Mach III/Corporate, 8-day or 13-day programs)
3-4 weeks of training
MUST HAVE OPEN AVAILABILITY (able to work any shift)
Must have 2 years of college
Trained in: Space Camp/AC team leader, weekend program team leader, TCF or AC Simulations and museum simulators
All Quiet on the Southern Front
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Other
than the Great Moonbuggy Race being
called off only
to be
on again,
things are pretty quiet around Space Camp.
Then again, we are moving into the Fall. Of course, if there is something going on in front of or behind the scenes that I'm not aware of, please feel free to let me know!
Then again, we are moving into the Fall. Of course, if there is something going on in front of or behind the scenes that I'm not aware of, please feel free to let me know!
CBS Early Show Segment Online
Saturday, July 30, 2005
In
the event that you missed the airing of the Space
Camp segment on "The Early Show" on CBS, they have it
posted online!
You can view the adorable segment here (it's under "Multimedia" on the right side).
Congratulations to Kate and Phil for making national TV! Sort of a neat perk of the job, in a way, eh?!
You can view the adorable segment here (it's under "Multimedia" on the right side).
Congratulations to Kate and Phil for making national TV! Sort of a neat perk of the job, in a way, eh?!
"Space Camp" Required to Change Name
Thursday, June 30, 2005
...The
band, not the camp!
I've been wondering about this one for a while, myself. It seems Space Camp (the camp, not the band) finally got around to saying something about it!
From the band's website:
This is the home page of the band formerly known as Space Camp. Sadly, the band is being forced to change its' [sic] name by Space Camp in Alabama, (you know, where the kids go to be astronauts...). This week, the band recieved [sic] a letter demanding we make this change. Since we are good natured most of the time and don't want to rattle the cages of the United States Space Camp, we will be renaming the group. What's really in a name anyway? All of our current tour dates remain current, but will not be played under the handle "Space Camp."
So there you have it.
I've been wondering about this one for a while, myself. It seems Space Camp (the camp, not the band) finally got around to saying something about it!
From the band's website:
This is the home page of the band formerly known as Space Camp. Sadly, the band is being forced to change its' [sic] name by Space Camp in Alabama, (you know, where the kids go to be astronauts...). This week, the band recieved [sic] a letter demanding we make this change. Since we are good natured most of the time and don't want to rattle the cages of the United States Space Camp, we will be renaming the group. What's really in a name anyway? All of our current tour dates remain current, but will not be played under the handle "Space Camp."
So there you have it.
SC & AC Buddy Discount
Tuesday, January 25, 2005
Space
Camp is offering a huge discount for those who have
not yet registered for a 2005 session of Space Camp,
Space Academy, Mach I, and Mach II (6 day camps, ages
9 to 14).
If you and a buddy register to go to one of the listed programs together, you'll each save $250 off the price of tuition.
It's certainly a great deal! And though you'll no doubt make a lot of new friends when you attend Space Camp or Aviation Challenge, you'll have one already with you, too!
Unfortunately, this one won't apply to Mach III & ASA campers, but it's a great deal nonetheless!
If you and a buddy register to go to one of the listed programs together, you'll each save $250 off the price of tuition.
It's certainly a great deal! And though you'll no doubt make a lot of new friends when you attend Space Camp or Aviation Challenge, you'll have one already with you, too!
Unfortunately, this one won't apply to Mach III & ASA campers, but it's a great deal nonetheless!
Space Camp Discounts Pending
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
Word
on the vine is that discounts will be introduced soon
for six-day camps. If you've been thinking about
registering soon for 2005, you might want to wait a
few weeks.
Though I don't have any details about what kind of discounts will be offered, something is better than nothing.
If you were hoping for discounts on the 13-day programs, well, dare to dream! It seems as if reservations for the 13-day have already exceeded expectations and thus no discount will be offered. Further, you should probably not wait too long to register for a 13-day session, or you may find yourself at camp for only six days instead!
Though I don't have any details about what kind of discounts will be offered, something is better than nothing.
If you were hoping for discounts on the 13-day programs, well, dare to dream! It seems as if reservations for the 13-day have already exceeded expectations and thus no discount will be offered. Further, you should probably not wait too long to register for a 13-day session, or you may find yourself at camp for only six days instead!
Endeavor is Dead. Long Live Endeavor
Wednesday, November 03, 2004
The
Endeavor shuttle simulator Academy kids have come to
know and love is leaving the TCF. But the TCF will
not be devoid of an Endeavor orbiter as the current
Intrepid simulator will be renamed.
Still, it's a shame. I spent more time than anyone else there this past summer. It's a shame to see the old gal go!
Still, it's a shame. I spent more time than anyone else there this past summer. It's a shame to see the old gal go!
International Space Camp Begins
Saturday, July 24, 2004
I do hope everyone enjoys their time spent here in the United States!
New SpaceCamp.com Site is Up!
Friday, March 19, 2004
As
promised for mid March, Space Camp has their new
website up and running.
Despite a few quirks that no doubt will be worked out shortly, it is truly a vast improvement over the old site design(s)!
Don't delay, check it out!
Despite a few quirks that no doubt will be worked out shortly, it is truly a vast improvement over the old site design(s)!
Don't delay, check it out!
The TCF Updates are Coming Along Nicely
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Smiley was kind enough to pass along a few photos of the star curtain now on the Training Center Floor.
Sounds quite nice! ...Click on the small photos to see them larger.
EDM Details (Finally) Online
Friday, January 16, 2004
Space Camp has
just posted information regarding the 8 day ASA
and Mach III programs online.
If you visit the website and click on the "Click for your Special Invitation - Alumni Only Special" at the top left corner, you'll be taken to all of the information. Or you can just click here.
One thing listed though that was not previously announced is that the Christmas session (Dec. 27, 2004 - Jan. 3, 2005) will also feature these 24 Hour EDMs!
If you visit the website and click on the "Click for your Special Invitation - Alumni Only Special" at the top left corner, you'll be taken to all of the information. Or you can just click here.
One thing listed though that was not previously announced is that the Christmas session (Dec. 27, 2004 - Jan. 3, 2005) will also feature these 24 Hour EDMs!
24 Hour EDM's this Summer!
Thursday, January 08, 2004
(partially,
at least)
Space Camp will have several special sessions this summer for ASA where the Extended Duration Mission will be 24 hours instead of the now shortened six hour EDM's.
Many moons ago, the EDM's were 24 hours long. Later, they were shortened to 12 hours. When the program was changed to Advanced Space Academy from Space Academy Level II, they were shortened to six hour missions.
The offering of 24 hour EDM's again is definitely a step in the right direction!
If you're interested in going, the weeks will be:
May 29 - June 5
July 3 - July 10
August 7 - August 14
In addition to normal ASA sessions, for each of these weeks, there will be one team consisting of those that will be going on a 24 hour EDM. Camp will start on Saturday and go to the following Saturday. Graduation will be at 11am on Saturday. Mission Specialists flying in and out are asked not to fly out earlier than 3pm on Saturday (since the 24 hour EDM will have a SCUBA component for MS's).
In addition to the 24 hour EDM, additional training and speakers will be provided.
To participate in one of these special sessions, you must previously have attended a Space Camp program.
With increased activity comes an increased cost. If you register for one of the 24 hour EDM sessions by March 15, it will cost $1149 (I believe the cost if you register after this date, provided there are any spots left, will be $1299).
If you previously signed up for a week under the $649 Early Bird Special and wish to change to one of these 24 hour EDM spots, it will cost an additional $300.
This is great! Hopefully, this will be available every year as an option.
Space Camp will have several special sessions this summer for ASA where the Extended Duration Mission will be 24 hours instead of the now shortened six hour EDM's.
Many moons ago, the EDM's were 24 hours long. Later, they were shortened to 12 hours. When the program was changed to Advanced Space Academy from Space Academy Level II, they were shortened to six hour missions.
The offering of 24 hour EDM's again is definitely a step in the right direction!
If you're interested in going, the weeks will be:
May 29 - June 5
July 3 - July 10
August 7 - August 14
In addition to normal ASA sessions, for each of these weeks, there will be one team consisting of those that will be going on a 24 hour EDM. Camp will start on Saturday and go to the following Saturday. Graduation will be at 11am on Saturday. Mission Specialists flying in and out are asked not to fly out earlier than 3pm on Saturday (since the 24 hour EDM will have a SCUBA component for MS's).
In addition to the 24 hour EDM, additional training and speakers will be provided.
To participate in one of these special sessions, you must previously have attended a Space Camp program.
With increased activity comes an increased cost. If you register for one of the 24 hour EDM sessions by March 15, it will cost $1149 (I believe the cost if you register after this date, provided there are any spots left, will be $1299).
If you previously signed up for a week under the $649 Early Bird Special and wish to change to one of these 24 hour EDM spots, it will cost an additional $300.
This is great! Hopefully, this will be available every year as an option.
Whatever it Takes to get to Space Camp
Sunday, January 04, 2004
(It
was either that, or, "When Life Hands you Lemons..."
You can decide which is the better title).
Anyway, from Channel 19 in Huntsville comes a story of a kid who, despite being told "no" from his parents regarding sending him to camp, decided to go anyway.
Space Camp wasn't a passing whim for Tyler. To pay for the trip, he set up a lemonade stand outside a neighborhood restaurant in his Maryland hometown.
Good work, Tyler!
Anyway, from Channel 19 in Huntsville comes a story of a kid who, despite being told "no" from his parents regarding sending him to camp, decided to go anyway.
Space Camp wasn't a passing whim for Tyler. To pay for the trip, he set up a lemonade stand outside a neighborhood restaurant in his Maryland hometown.
Good work, Tyler!
Space Camp can count a Rhodes Scholar among its Alumni
Monday, November 24, 2003
Illinois
resident Robin Rotman has just been named a Rhodes
Scholar. One of 32 from the United States this year,
Robin, a Space Camp graduate, will spend the next two
to three years in England studying at Oxford.
Congratulations!
The Sun-Times article can be read here.
Congratulations!
The Sun-Times article can be read here.
ISC Kicks off Today
Friday, July 25, 2003
International
Space Camp 2003 offically starts today!
Congratulations to those selected to represent your respective countries at ISC this week. And remember, it's not just an honor, it's an adventure!
I hope everyone enjoys their trip to Space Camp as well as the United States of America.
Congratulations to those selected to represent your respective countries at ISC this week. And remember, it's not just an honor, it's an adventure!
I hope everyone enjoys their trip to Space Camp as well as the United States of America.
Consultants to Space Camp: Boost Visibility
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
That
was the message handed out on Monday by the
consultants hired by the US Space & Rocket Center
to figure out why camp attendence has declined
steadily over the past few years.
For more than five hours Monday, the bosses of U.S. Space Camp heard what others think about their business. They listened as both in-house managers and hired consultants presented results and recommendations from recent surveys aimed at finding out how to reverse a decade-long decline in camp attendance.
The bottom line: Spend more money to spread the word about Space Camp and what it can mean to children.
The Huntsville Times has a wonderful piece of coverage on the results of the meetings as well as a rundown of the information the survey generated.
Read the whole thing here.
Personally, from the standpoint of a camper, I think the outcome is somewhat a mixed bag. On one hand, the USSRC will probably spend a great deal more on advertising in an effort to get word out about Space Camp (a long overdue measure). On the other hand, if they blindly follow what they think the results say, we'll see a greater emphasis on shorter duration programs.
I'll guess we'll just have to sit back, watch, and hope for the best!
For more than five hours Monday, the bosses of U.S. Space Camp heard what others think about their business. They listened as both in-house managers and hired consultants presented results and recommendations from recent surveys aimed at finding out how to reverse a decade-long decline in camp attendance.
The bottom line: Spend more money to spread the word about Space Camp and what it can mean to children.
The Huntsville Times has a wonderful piece of coverage on the results of the meetings as well as a rundown of the information the survey generated.
Read the whole thing here.
Personally, from the standpoint of a camper, I think the outcome is somewhat a mixed bag. On one hand, the USSRC will probably spend a great deal more on advertising in an effort to get word out about Space Camp (a long overdue measure). On the other hand, if they blindly follow what they think the results say, we'll see a greater emphasis on shorter duration programs.
I'll guess we'll just have to sit back, watch, and hope for the best!
Space Camp to Look at Declining Attendence, Part...
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
A
big step in the effort to figure out how Space Camp
officials can boost attendance and profits happened
on Monday, as was pointed out by
this (brief) story
posted
today at
WAFF.
The article:
The article:
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Officials at the Space and Rocket Center are
working together to come up with ideas on how to
increase enrollment at the Center's Space Camps.
Some space camp programs have seen a 1% decrease in enrollment over the last two years, but that's enough to concern leaders. They spent Monday learning about other successfull camps in the country. Marketing ideas were also discussed, hoping to make the difference. |
Space Camp to Look at Declining Attendence
Thursday, July 10, 2003
A
nice story was published in the Huntsville Times on
Sunday stating that Space Camp will soon be holding a
retreat to help them determine why Space Camp
attendence has been declining for the past 10 years.
Space Camp has also hired an independant firm to help them gather statistics and opinions from those who have and have not attended Space Camp in an effort to help solve the problem.
The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, the board that oversees the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, will be looking for answers at a retreat this month.
Are kids less interested in space? Are more interests and distractions such as the Internet and video games competing for attention? Do new school schedules and shorter summer vacations make Space Camp harder to fit in around family vacations, band camps and other activities?
Or is something else at work, something that is, as yet, unidentified?The whole article can (and should) be read right here.
Space Camp has also hired an independant firm to help them gather statistics and opinions from those who have and have not attended Space Camp in an effort to help solve the problem.
The Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, the board that oversees the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, will be looking for answers at a retreat this month.
Are kids less interested in space? Are more interests and distractions such as the Internet and video games competing for attention? Do new school schedules and shorter summer vacations make Space Camp harder to fit in around family vacations, band camps and other activities?
Or is something else at work, something that is, as yet, unidentified?The whole article can (and should) be read right here.
Joel is Gone!
Monday, June 16, 2003
It
was posted in the
HabForum and
I thought it was worth noting here that Joel Walsh
(see
here if
you don't know who I'm talking about) has left
Space Camp!
Joel was truly an institution at camp! Virtually every time I went there, there was Joel. Yes, while Space Camp is an everchanging machine, Joel was one of its constants.
Until now.
Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors though!
Joel was truly an institution at camp! Virtually every time I went there, there was Joel. Yes, while Space Camp is an everchanging machine, Joel was one of its constants.
Until now.
Best of luck to him in all of his future endeavors though!
A New California Camp my yet Arise
Wednesday, April 16, 2003
The
Huntsville Times is
reporting about a group of investors ready to give
a California Space Camp another go.
Read all about it!
The new camp would be in The Dome on the grounds of the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. Campers' dormitories would be aboard the historic ocean liner, which for decades has been an anchored hotel and tourist site.
The Dome - a giant geodesic building - was formerly home to the "Spruce Goose," Howard Hughes' wooden seaplane. The plane was moved to a museum in Oregon in 1992.
McNerney said an opening date, like many details about the new camp at this point, is subject to negotiation.
"We're going to try to open up July 6," he said.
Hmm...I wonder if they're looking for a new employee!
Read all about it!
The new camp would be in The Dome on the grounds of the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach. Campers' dormitories would be aboard the historic ocean liner, which for decades has been an anchored hotel and tourist site.
The Dome - a giant geodesic building - was formerly home to the "Spruce Goose," Howard Hughes' wooden seaplane. The plane was moved to a museum in Oregon in 1992.
McNerney said an opening date, like many details about the new camp at this point, is subject to negotiation.
"We're going to try to open up July 6," he said.
Hmm...I wonder if they're looking for a new employee!
War Slows Camp Reservations
Thursday, March 27, 2003
An article published
in the Huntsville Times notes the current status
of bookings at Space Camp and how they are down
for the year due to the current conflict in Iraq
(the article was published at a time when war
seemed imminent, but had not yet begun).
Reservations for June and July camps are down by about 1,400 from where U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Larry Capps would like them to be.
However, the article does note that while reservations are down, revenue is still up since they haven't discounted the price of the programs as they did last year.
Reservations for June and July camps are down by about 1,400 from where U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Larry Capps would like them to be.
However, the article does note that while reservations are down, revenue is still up since they haven't discounted the price of the programs as they did last year.
Space Camp Alters its Cancellation Policy
Wednesday, March 26, 2003
In
light of recent world events, Space Camp has made a
few alterations to its cancellation policy.
As can be seen here on their registration page, the policy now includes the following:
Otherwise all cancellation requests will be held to our existing stated Cancellation
Policy. NOTE: We can not be held liable for additional or forfeited transportation charges incurred as a result of your desire to reschedule your camp session.
As can be seen here on their registration page, the policy now includes the following:
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We will hold your individual reservation for US Space Camp or Aviation Challenge until such time that you can reschedule. -
For groups of 12 or more, we will gladly reschedule your contracted session to include the busy summer season dates if necessary. -
Full tuition refunds will be made provided we receive your refund request in writing no earlier than two weeks prior to the start date of your camp session.
Otherwise all cancellation requests will be held to our existing stated Cancellation
Policy. NOTE: We can not be held liable for additional or forfeited transportation charges incurred as a result of your desire to reschedule your camp session.
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In the event of military conflict, and if you,
your child or group are unable to travel during
that time you would need to arrive for your camp
session:
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Space Camp Homepage Changes
Monday, March 24, 2003
Space Camp has
reconfigured their
homepage a
bit.
The rest of the site seems to be relatively unchanged for now though.
Feel free to vote over to the left as to whether or not you like it though. Further, you may read and post comments on the new homepage in this thread in the HabForum.
The rest of the site seems to be relatively unchanged for now though.
Feel free to vote over to the left as to whether or not you like it though. Further, you may read and post comments on the new homepage in this thread in the HabForum.
Another Giveaway for Registering at Camp
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
Just reference source code ETI03 when you register. Only 150 of these will be given out.
Hold off on Making a Reservation for a Day or So
Tuesday, March 18, 2003
New
promotions should be announced within the next day
(give-or-take) for camp.
While I have no idea what they might be, it'd probably be best to hold off registering for day or two until they're announced.
And the free flight suit promotion is good until the end of this month, so there's really no risk to wait (unless there's only one or two spots left for the week you wish to go).
More to come...
While I have no idea what they might be, it'd probably be best to hold off registering for day or two until they're announced.
And the free flight suit promotion is good until the end of this month, so there's really no risk to wait (unless there's only one or two spots left for the week you wish to go).
More to come...
Free Flight Suit when you Register
Saturday, March 01, 2003
Register
for a (5+ days) Space Camp/Academy/Aviation Challenge
program between now and April 1, 2003 and you'll get
a
free flight suit for
doing so!
Further details can be found here.
Further details can be found here.
The Simpsons References Space Camp
Sunday, February 16, 2003
On
the Simpons this evening, Space Camp was mentioned.
Bart: "How was your summer, Nelson?"
Nelson: "Sucked."
Bart: "What'd you do?"
Nelson: "Space Camp."
okay...so it's not the most flattering reference regarding camp. But it was Nelson saying it, so naturally we can't take personally what a fictional cartoon bully says.
Still. Anytime Simpsons references anything, whatever was referenced should be flattered!
Bart: "How was your summer, Nelson?"
Nelson: "Sucked."
Bart: "What'd you do?"
Nelson: "Space Camp."
okay...so it's not the most flattering reference regarding camp. But it was Nelson saying it, so naturally we can't take personally what a fictional cartoon bully says.
Still. Anytime Simpsons references anything, whatever was referenced should be flattered!
Searching for...
Monday, February 03, 2003
Well,
not Bobby Fischer, but Space Camp is currently
looking for someone who attended a Space Camp program
on
March 12, 1998.
This should have been during Week 22 (give or take a
week).
If you have, please contact me (my first name [Vincent, of course] at hab1.com) and I'll put them in contact with you.
If you have, please contact me (my first name [Vincent, of course] at hab1.com) and I'll put them in contact with you.
2003 Brochures are Out
Wednesday, January 29, 2003
Just
a quick note to let everyone know that the
2003
Space Camp Brochures
are printed and ready to be mailed out!
Just give them a call and, as always, they'll be happy to send one out to you!
...1-800-63-SPACE, if you don't have the number memorized already!
Just give them a call and, as always, they'll be happy to send one out to you!
...1-800-63-SPACE, if you don't have the number memorized already!
Wanna be a Counselor? Here's some Info
Tuesday, January 21, 2003
They're
going to be hiring for the summer, of course! And
what could be better than being at Space better Camp?
Getting paid to be at Space Camp?!
Having emailed the HR department, I've been told that applications should be in no later than the "end of March" and that, if hired, one would be starting on or around the 19th of May.
So if you're interested, get those applications in fairly soon! I'm sure going to! And don't just think you need to be from the United States to get a job. I know they've had workers form other coutries in the past, and there will no doubt be more in the future. Be one of them!
...and if you'll need a place to crash, they can even arrange that too!
Having emailed the HR department, I've been told that applications should be in no later than the "end of March" and that, if hired, one would be starting on or around the 19th of May.
So if you're interested, get those applications in fairly soon! I'm sure going to! And don't just think you need to be from the United States to get a job. I know they've had workers form other coutries in the past, and there will no doubt be more in the future. Be one of them!
...and if you'll need a place to crash, they can even arrange that too!
Space Camp gets Endeavor
Friday, January 17, 2003
err...sorta.
Posted at a local Illinois news station, WAND TV, an article states:
This year, 65,000 brand new Endeavor sport utility vehicles will hit the road throughout the U.S.and every one of them will be made in Central Illinois.
Friday, January 17th, the very first Endeavor rolled off the assembly line at the Mitsubishi motors company in Bloomington-Normal.
The new model has helped the local Mitsubishi plant expand it's workforce from 3,000 to 3,200 employees.
"It's a validation. It's a validation of the outstanding workforce in Bloomington Normal," says Mitsubishi's North American president, Richard Gilliagan.
The first Endeavor produced was given to the NASA space camp in Huntsville, Alabama.
Astronaut Mark Lee, who was commander of the first Endeavor space shuttle mission was on hand to accept the it.
While I don't quite get it, I guess Space Camp has a new vehicle...so, that's...nice!
Posted at a local Illinois news station, WAND TV, an article states:
This year, 65,000 brand new Endeavor sport utility vehicles will hit the road throughout the U.S.and every one of them will be made in Central Illinois.
Friday, January 17th, the very first Endeavor rolled off the assembly line at the Mitsubishi motors company in Bloomington-Normal.
The new model has helped the local Mitsubishi plant expand it's workforce from 3,000 to 3,200 employees.
"It's a validation. It's a validation of the outstanding workforce in Bloomington Normal," says Mitsubishi's North American president, Richard Gilliagan.
The first Endeavor produced was given to the NASA space camp in Huntsville, Alabama.
Astronaut Mark Lee, who was commander of the first Endeavor space shuttle mission was on hand to accept the it.
While I don't quite get it, I guess Space Camp has a new vehicle...so, that's...nice!
A Christmas Camper makes the News
Friday, January 17, 2003
Given
the small influx to the site of Space Campers from
the recently concluded Christmas session, I thought
it might be of some interest to them especially to
learn that one of their own made her local paper!
Stephanie Iatrow's experience received a mention in Tuesday's edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. Entitled, "Local student survives Space Camp," the piece covers Stephanie's time at Camp, which she had won a scholarship to attend!
Congratulations, Stephanie! I hope you enjoyed your time at ASA!
Stephanie Iatrow's experience received a mention in Tuesday's edition of the Livingston County Daily Press & Argus. Entitled, "Local student survives Space Camp," the piece covers Stephanie's time at Camp, which she had won a scholarship to attend!
Congratulations, Stephanie! I hope you enjoyed your time at ASA!
Video of the new TCF
Sunday, December 15, 2002
Special thanks goes out to "Gus J." for this video. At the same time, I think he's the one to...uh...blame...for the audio on it too!
Updated TCF Pics!
Monday, November 25, 2002
Enjoy
them!
...and many thanks to the "carrier pigeon" that brought them to us!
...and many thanks to the "carrier pigeon" that brought them to us!
(Click
for larger images)
TCF Rennovations almost complete!
Friday, November 22, 2002
Rennovations
to the Training Center Floor are almost complete,
according to
this press release
from
Space Camp.
Among
the improvements the TCF is seeing is a mock up of
the International Space Station!
A little further down the road are plans to enclose the TCF such that trainees on their missions will see stars in the sky and a sunrise every 45 minutes!
Another addition on the way somewhat reminiscent of Space Academy Level II's former EDMs: "A Habitation Module is also planned, which will allow for extended simulated shuttle missions, including overnight missions that could span 24-hours."
Exciting changes indeed!
Click on the image of the new TCF for a more detailed image of it.
A little further down the road are plans to enclose the TCF such that trainees on their missions will see stars in the sky and a sunrise every 45 minutes!
Another addition on the way somewhat reminiscent of Space Academy Level II's former EDMs: "A Habitation Module is also planned, which will allow for extended simulated shuttle missions, including overnight missions that could span 24-hours."
Exciting changes indeed!
Click on the image of the new TCF for a more detailed image of it.
Changes to ASA!
Monday, November 18, 2002
I
reported a few days ago there were changes coming to
ASA...the new program outline can be read
here.
They've changed the pilot track now...those in it will no longer be doing SCUBA. Instead, the pilots will go to Aviation Challenge for some additional training.
I think this makes a great deal of sense. While SCUBA is very fun, it doesn't really fit in with the pilot track, but a few Aviation Challenge activities will very well, I'm sure.
Additionally, there are two "track-specific labs:"
* Space Piloting
* Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC)
They've changed the pilot track now...those in it will no longer be doing SCUBA. Instead, the pilots will go to Aviation Challenge for some additional training.
I think this makes a great deal of sense. While SCUBA is very fun, it doesn't really fit in with the pilot track, but a few Aviation Challenge activities will very well, I'm sure.
Additionally, there are two "track-specific labs:"
* Space Piloting
* Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC)