The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is set to receive nearly a million dollars from NASA! Over four years, the Space Center will receive $998,000 as part of a grant to help get more kids to pursue STEM careers. From the article: Deborah Barnhart, chief executive officer of the U.S…. Continue reading
There’s quite a bit of great conversation going on in the HabForum right now about the early days of Space Camp. And some great photos have been posted as well! I would be remiss if I did not point you to them specifically. A great series of early Pathfinder photos… Continue reading
There’s a new contest to win a trip to Space Camp! Little Debbie, in promotion of their new “Cosmic Cupcakes” Standard contest rules apply (you must be over 18 and a resident of the United States). On the upside, you can enter the contest once per day through its closing… Continue reading
If you can stay awake long enough after the annual dose of Tryptophan, Space Camp has a deal for you! As in recent past years, they will be offering discounts on Space Camp programs. New this year, adult programs will be given a discount as well! Beginning at 12:01… Continue reading
Today the Los Angeles Times posted a review in their travel section on the adult weekend program at Space Camp. Better still, popular technology website Slashdot featured the article today on its front page.
AL.com has a few photos from last night’s SCIVIS 2013 graduation. Check them out here! Amongst the highlights from last night, acclaimed Rocket Boys author and newly appointed Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission member, Homer Hickam was on hand to speak at the graduation ceremony. Congratulations to all of the SCIVIS… Continue reading
Tomorrow, 192 kids from countries all over the world will graduate from their SCIVIS 2013 program. SCIVIS, or Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students, has been going strong for 24 years now thanks to Space Camp Hall of Fame inductees Dan Oates and Jim Allen, along with many other… Continue reading
Former CEO and founder of Space Camp, Ed Buckbee was featured along with this photo on the front page of this morning’s Huntsville Times: Mr. Buckbee, the founder of Space Camp and longtime CEO of the Space & Rocket Center, will be honored by the Alabama Tourism Department tomorrow evening… Continue reading
In addition to the international presentations, videos showing the Parade of Nations, Hoot Gibson’s remarks, and the presentations by the Teachers of the Year are now available! Of course, all of the videos from this year’s International Space Camp Opening Ceremony are available in one spot at this YouTube playlist.
If you weren’t able to attend this year’s International Space Camp Opening Ceremony, fear not! All nine countries’ presentations are now available! Australia Austria Belgium Germany Greece Latvia New Zealand Norway Turkey
