Applications will open on January 7 for two programs run by the Virginia Space Flight Academy - Space Adventure Camp and STEM Academy.

Space Adventure Camp
The Base Camp, for students who haven't participated previously, is a week-long, residential program for students age 11-15. Students engage in a variety of engineering projects, including building model rockets and robots and operating drones. Four sessions offered in June and July.

Students who've previously completed Base Camp can enroll in two more advanced sessions: Aerospace or Coding and Robotics, each of which is offered for only one week-long session.

In addition to engineering projects, students tour NASA's Flight Facility Visitor Center and visit an aerial obstacle course and amusement park.

STEM Academy
Online modules for students in grades 2-8 in three areas: Explore the Cosmos, Take to the Sky, and Coding 4 Mars. Modules take place during the school year, lasting four weeks, with an additional two weeks to complete asynchronous work.

What do they cost?
Tuition for Space Adventure Camp is $1199 for Base Camp, $1299 for the two more advanced sessions.
STEM Academy: $250 - $350, including a materials kit valued at $100 - $150. Tuition includes room and board, supplies, and recreational activities.

How can I learn more?
Click here to see a description of the programs, along with the dates they will run in the summer. .