Jan 2005
SC & AC Buddy Discount
Tuesday, January 25, 2005 Filed in: Space Camp
News
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!
Parent/Child for Four up for Auction
Sunday, January 23, 2005 Filed in: Space Camp
Artifacts
The
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
is
auctioning off tuition for 2 adults and 2 children
to attend Parent/Child Space Camp!
The auction started at $150.00 but, as of this posting, is at $177.50. This is certainly a great deal, as such an experience would otherwise cost $700!
You can bid here.
The auction started at $150.00 but, as of this posting, is at $177.50. This is certainly a great deal, as such an experience would otherwise cost $700!
You can bid here.
HabFiles Update -- Interview with Zach Bergstrom...
Thursday, January 20, 2005 Filed in: SpaceCamp the
Movie
...Well,
Tom Skirritt, to be more precise. But, hey, he was in
the movie,
SpaceCamp,
which we've all come to love...and hate...and love!
In this August 1986 issue of Starlog magazine, Tom Skirritt is interviewed about his part in SpaceCamp:
"Yeah, it wasn't a real exciting part, but there are many reasons for doing a movie. Certainly, you have to make a living," he remarks. "There are three things I look at--the part, the movie and the money. In this case, I liked the movie as a whole, and the money was good."
You just can't get that sort of candor from actors about their films these days!
It's a reasonably funny read. Enjoy!
In this August 1986 issue of Starlog magazine, Tom Skirritt is interviewed about his part in SpaceCamp:
"Yeah, it wasn't a real exciting part, but there are many reasons for doing a movie. Certainly, you have to make a living," he remarks. "There are three things I look at--the part, the movie and the money. In this case, I liked the movie as a whole, and the money was good."
You just can't get that sort of candor from actors about their films these days!
It's a reasonably funny read. Enjoy!
Space Camp Discounts Pending
Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Filed in: Space Camp
News
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!
The Mighty Saturn V gets a Nod in the Washington...
Monday, January 10, 2005 Filed in: Space
& Rocket Center News
An
article,
Retro Rocket,
was published in today's Washington Post. The article
discusses how the Saturn Vs in Houston and Huntsville
are beginning the first stages of reconditioning much
like the work the Saturn V in Florida received.
This story was linked to on the front page of Slashdot this morning, and it even included a link to the USSRCs Save the Saturn V page! With the large number of eyeballs Slashdot receives every day, one can only hope it will translate into more donations for the USSRC Saturn V.
I made my donation today! Have you?!
Again, for some idea of just what it took to restore the Saturn V in Florida so you can better appreciate where the money is going to go, you can read the article from Air & Space Magazine.
This story was linked to on the front page of Slashdot this morning, and it even included a link to the USSRCs Save the Saturn V page! With the large number of eyeballs Slashdot receives every day, one can only hope it will translate into more donations for the USSRC Saturn V.
I made my donation today! Have you?!
Again, for some idea of just what it took to restore the Saturn V in Florida so you can better appreciate where the money is going to go, you can read the article from Air & Space Magazine.
HabFiles Update -- Air & Space Magzine!
Sunday, January 09, 2005 Filed in: Hab1 News
I've
updated the
HabFiles section
of the site with an
article from
the June/July 1992 issue of Smithsonian Air &
Space Magazine!
It's a pretty good article, rife with pictures and mentions of early 1990s Space Camp.
All campers in the eight-day version, "U.S. Space Academy Level II," cap off their experience with a 12-hour simulated shuttle mission..."
And yet, other things seem not quite so early 1990s Space Camp:
As I was leaving the training center, I ran into Tony Vitelli and congratulated him on completing the mission. Vitelli nodded his head once and stuck up his thumb.
Do enjoy this one!
It's a pretty good article, rife with pictures and mentions of early 1990s Space Camp.
All campers in the eight-day version, "U.S. Space Academy Level II," cap off their experience with a 12-hour simulated shuttle mission..."
And yet, other things seem not quite so early 1990s Space Camp:
As I was leaving the training center, I ran into Tony Vitelli and congratulated him on completing the mission. Vitelli nodded his head once and stuck up his thumb.
Do enjoy this one!
HabForum Addition: New Special Rank: Counselor
Sunday, January 09, 2005 Filed in: Hab1 News
I
thought it would be a good idea to add a special rank
to easily identify members of the
HabForum who
are currently or have in the past had the
delightful distinction and honor of being
counselors at Space Camp and Aviation Challenge.
This will make it easy for anyone with questions for counselors find someone to talk to, as well as distinguish their comments on the board as coming from the perspective of having worked at Space Camp.
They'll be easy to spot, because instead of the usual ranks like Junior Camper, Camper, etc., they'll have "Counselor" with a pair of gold counselor wings which look like
To this end, when you register in the HabForum and you have worked at Space Camp before, please let me know so that I can apply this special rank to you here. If you have been a counselor and already have an account and you see that the change has not been made to your account, please let me know. If you see that someone's account who you know was a counselor has not been updated, please also let me know.
I do hope this addition is a welcome one.
This will make it easy for anyone with questions for counselors find someone to talk to, as well as distinguish their comments on the board as coming from the perspective of having worked at Space Camp.
They'll be easy to spot, because instead of the usual ranks like Junior Camper, Camper, etc., they'll have "Counselor" with a pair of gold counselor wings which look like
To this end, when you register in the HabForum and you have worked at Space Camp before, please let me know so that I can apply this special rank to you here. If you have been a counselor and already have an account and you see that the change has not been made to your account, please let me know. If you see that someone's account who you know was a counselor has not been updated, please also let me know.
I do hope this addition is a welcome one.
eBay Auction: Christa McAuliffe and Space Camp...
Monday, January 03, 2005 Filed in: Space Camp
Artifacts
I
don't often mention eBay auctions here, mostly
because I want to acquire things as cheaply as
possible!
But there is quite an exceptional auction right now. It is from the collection of Gary Beadel, a teacher who was an one of the alternates for the ill-fated 51L.
Among the items are an old Space Camp flight suit (they all attended Space Camp) with the old patches as well as chilling photos taken by Gary on the day of the launch.
The auction has three days left on it, so I suggest you don't delay to see these remarkable photos. Of course, at $500.00, it might not sell the first time around, so if the auction relists, I'll be sure to update the link.
Update: The auction didn't sell, but the pictures are still up. Go take a look!
But there is quite an exceptional auction right now. It is from the collection of Gary Beadel, a teacher who was an one of the alternates for the ill-fated 51L.
Among the items are an old Space Camp flight suit (they all attended Space Camp) with the old patches as well as chilling photos taken by Gary on the day of the launch.
The auction has three days left on it, so I suggest you don't delay to see these remarkable photos. Of course, at $500.00, it might not sell the first time around, so if the auction relists, I'll be sure to update the link.
Update: The auction didn't sell, but the pictures are still up. Go take a look!
Happy New Year!
Saturday, January 01, 2005 Filed in: General
Musings
Happy
New Year, everyone!
I hope 2004 was as good for you was it was for me. Of course, that might not be possible! After all, I got to spend a fourth of the year working at Space Camp!
Regardless, here's to hoping 2005 goes even better for all of us!
To that end, there was an article published in the Huntsville Times a few days ago worth looking at. It gives some insight into the Space Center's future plans regarding many things, including Space Camp (and possible new programs).
The article is here if you want to read it.
Also, it would seem as if the drive for "Save the Saturn V" license plates is going somewhat well. They're halfway to the needed 1,000 orders before they can be produced. But they need all of the orders before January 31 or they have to start the process of getting state legislation passed for the plates all over again. If I was a resident of Alabama, I'd certainly be ordering one!
Again, Happy New Year to you all! And especially those at Space Camp right now for Christmas Camp!
I hope 2004 was as good for you was it was for me. Of course, that might not be possible! After all, I got to spend a fourth of the year working at Space Camp!
Regardless, here's to hoping 2005 goes even better for all of us!
To that end, there was an article published in the Huntsville Times a few days ago worth looking at. It gives some insight into the Space Center's future plans regarding many things, including Space Camp (and possible new programs).
The article is here if you want to read it.
Also, it would seem as if the drive for "Save the Saturn V" license plates is going somewhat well. They're halfway to the needed 1,000 orders before they can be produced. But they need all of the orders before January 31 or they have to start the process of getting state legislation passed for the plates all over again. If I was a resident of Alabama, I'd certainly be ordering one!
Again, Happy New Year to you all! And especially those at Space Camp right now for Christmas Camp!