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What is the Helen Unruh Aumni of the Year Award?

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The Cosmosphere Camps Alumni Association thrives because of the dedication of alumni like you. There are many ways to get involved and support the mission of the association and the 40th anniversary event. Whether through volunteering, sharing your time and experiences, or contributing financially, your involvement makes a difference.

  • Volunteer for the 40th Anniversary Event – Offer your skills or expertise to help make the reunion a success.
  • Donate to Support the Alumni Association – Your financial contribution helps us expand our outreach, create events, and support future generations of Cosmosphere campers.
  • Dress Code – Still fit into your camper gear? Show it off and come as you were to relive the glory days of Cosmo Camps! Otherwise, Cosmo Gear and Casual Clothing are acceptable for the weekend.

What is the CosmosCamps Alumni Association?

The Cosmosphere Camps Alumni Association was created to keep campers engaged with camp, the Cosmosphere, and each other. Whether sharing experiences from space camps, or finding connections after camp in professional or academic settings, we know that Cosmo Camp alumni are already building real-world relationships with each other, so we thought–why not make it official? 

The 40th-anniversary of Cosmosphere Camps seemed like the perfect opportunity to bring our past campers and counselors together to celebrate all things Cosmo Camp. Your shared passion for science, exploration and let’s be honest, having fun, is what made camp such a memorable experience for everyone; we can’t wait for you to join us and share everything you’ve been up to since. 

So, come along with us as we reconnect, celebrate and look forward to the future of Cosmosphere Camps! Here are two easy and quick steps to help you get started, and keep reading for information about our upcoming 40th-anniversary Gala–you won’t want to miss it!

  • Stay in the Loop – Sign up to stay up-to-date on the upcoming 40th-Anniversary Gala and help us reconnect with fellow camp alumni!
  • Get Involved – Share your camp experiences and memories, volunteer at or sponsor the 40th-Anniversary Gala, and many more ways to get involved!
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"Remember, the journey in STEM is as much about creativity and persistence as about technical knowledge, so keep exploring and pushing boundaries."
Dulcinea (King) Rakestraw
Dulcinea (King) RakestrawCosmosphere Camps Alumna and Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Wichita, KS
"I have known for a long time that I wanted to work in Mission Control and I attribute my time at Cosmosphere Camps as the source of that love."
Kayla LaFrance
Kayla LaFranceCosmosphere Camps Alumna and Inventory and Stowage Officer (ISO) for the International Space Station at NASA Johnson Space Center
"Regardless of the job you choose, Cosmosphere’s STEM education programs build an understanding of our universe, tactics for problem-solving, and collaborative skills which transfer to different industries."
Sandy Marshall
Sandy MarshallCosmosphere Camps Alumnus and Public Engagement Lead for NASA's Deep Space Network at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory
"The Cosmosphere was essential to setting me up for success later in life. The CEO actually wrote one of my letters of recommendation to get me into MIT, where I would later go to college."
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Charlie GarciaCosmosphere Camps Alumnus, Special Projects Chief Engineer at Agile Space Industries and Cosmosphere Foundation Board Member

The renovated galleries in the Hall of Space are open. While many artifacts are on display during this time, the exhibits and graphics won’t be fully completed until Spring 2025.

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