A curious mind.
That is the common quality among students who have come to Cosmosphere Camps for the past 40 years. Curiosity leads to wonder, which, as Neil Armstrong said, “is the basis of man’s desire to understand.”
Cosmosphere Camps give participants deeper understanding of all things related to science, technology, engineering and math—from learning about the solar system and conditions required for a lunar base in elementary school to how to build a settlement on Mars in high school.
The impact on learning and confidence in STEAM subjects is impressive, yet the lifelong skills in communication, teamwork, leading and problem solving gained might be the greatest hallmark of Cosmosphere Camp. Past campers report that those lessons shaped their future.
Below are the descriptions of the camps for each age range. With the exception of travel camp, there are no prerequisites, so a participant can join the camp adventure at any grade level.
Young Explorer Day Camps
Campers will gain a greater understanding of our solar system by learning about the planets and sun through hands-on interactions. Each of the eight planets will be investigated through its own unique, engaging activity.
Entering 3 or 4 Grade •
5 Days
$375 + $70 registration fee
Campers will investigate the challenges faced by lunar explorers and take a deeper look into the interactions between the Moon and Earth. This includes lunar surface modeling, Alan Bean painting, and candy-based lunar aerology.
Entering 4 or 5 Grade •
5 Days
$375 + $70 registration fee
Campers will explore the modern methods used to search for and analyze potential alien life. Using these techniques, campers will get to create alien life, exoplanets, and cultures for their aliens.
Entering 5 or 6 Grade •
5 Days
$425 + $70 registration fee
Campers will explore vital technologies that are used to sustain astronauts aboard space stations and during missions in space. The camp culminates in an exciting lock-in themed after spending a night in space.
Entering 6 or 7 Grade •
4 Days / 1 Overnight
$480 + $70 registration fee
Ad Astra Program Overnight Camps
On Mars Academy, teams of campers will learn how to live and work in the harsh environment of the Red Planet. Their rigorous training will adapt our Earth knowledge to the challenges of the settlement they establish. Campers compete to earn various resources, building knowledge, teamwork, and friendship along the way!
Entering 7 or 8 Grade •
5 Days / 4 Overnights
$750 + $70 registration fee
Campers will take on a mission to orbit the Moon, design and launch rockets, experience astronaut training in the 4-G Centrifuge, Multi-Axis Trainer (MAT), and a Russian Soyuz spacecraft simulators, and put their engineering skills to the test in a BattleBot competition. Along the way, they’ll explore coding, music, art, and spaceflight through hands-on challenges designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and teamwork.
Entering 8 or 9 Grade •
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$950 + $70 registration fee
As Astro Recruits progress toward their end goal of establishing life on another planet, they must first successfully live in outer space. In Mission: Astro Lab, campers will work as a team to send a crew using the Astralis capsule-based simulator to a space station. Activities include a focus in SCUBA training and experimentation and introduce campers to careers in business, health science, human services, and marketing.
Entering 9 or 10 Grade •
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$1,150 + $70 registration fee
Having proven that life is possible in outer space, in Mission: Lunar Trek, Astro Recruits shift focus to landing humans on the moon using the Altair Lunar Lander. Activities include a focus in flight and drone training and introduce campers to careers in construction, finance, hospitality, and transportation.
Entering 10 or 11 Grade •
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$1,500 + $70 registration fee
Campers will take on a Mars landing mission, design their own Martian settlement, explore advanced manufacturing and space agriculture, and learn essential medical skills for life on Mars. As part of their training, they’ll experience astronaut training in the 4-G Centrifuge, Multi-Axis Trainer (MAT), and a Russian Soyuz spacecraft simulators and tackle hands-on challenges that bring the realities of living and working on another planet to life.
Entering 10-12 Grade •
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$1,700 + $70 registration fee
Back by popular demand! Road trip to one of the biggest space cities in the US: Houston, TX. In order to attend this trip, campers must complete Mission: Martian Base (can be done in the same summer). Previous Colorado campers are welcome. More information will be released as we book different venues.
Entering 11 or 12 Grade •
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$1,900 + $70 registration fee
Check out our NEW camps!
Seasonal Camps
Daily Camp Session 9 am to 3 pm each day at Learning Lab Wichita.
Get ready for an unforgettable week of hands-on exploration, tech-powered creativity, and out-of-this-world fun!
3-5 Grade •
5 Days
$295
The Cosmosphere Drone Camp is an exciting hands-on program where students learn the basics of drone flying, explore 3D printing, and work together to solve challenges using drones. The camp wraps up with an exciting drone race that families are invited to attend and cheer on!
Entering 9th Grade or Older •
4 Days / 3 Overnights
$650
Where creativity meets curiosity! Campers will explore the artistic side of STEM through hands-on projects inspired by astronomy, engineering, and science. From celestial artwork to STEAM-inspired designs, students will discover how creativity and science work together to tell the incredible stories of our universe and leave with unique creations of their own.
8-12 Grade •
4 Days / 3 Overnights
$650
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