Space Exploration: Aerospace Engineering, Rocketry & Human Space Flight
Space Exploration Educational Program
Subject: Aerospace Engineering, Rocketry, and Human Spaceflight
Educational focus: STEM
Course Description
This science and engineering STEM course is designed by a former NASA professional to educate participants from advanced knowledge to zero exposure on space science and engineering topics taught from an application based perspective. Participants will receive private tours of important space exhibits and historical sites on and off an active military installation. Each of the participants will learn about the history of the U.S. Space program, rocket design, engineering, space science, space effects on human physiology, astronaut training, and more. Participants will apply their knowledge to model rocket building.
Registration:
https://northwindsinstitute.com/adventure-trips/
Program Format:
Open to all families. Rocket building portion open to students (ages 8 to 12) for Intermediate program and (ages 13 and up) for Advanced program. Younger siblings are welcome to join the tours. Parents must attend all tours.
What it is:
This is an immersive, hands-on educational program for students interested in the study of space.
What's Included for each registered student grade 3 and up:
Ticket for one day to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Bus tour to the Gantry at LC-39 and Apollo/Saturn V Center where we will see behind the gates and pass by the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Private tour of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and the Keepers Cottage
Private tour and escort onto the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Space Force Museum, Hangar C and Launch Complex 26
Sands Space History Museum visit
Rocket building presentations and workshops by NAR certified rocketry instructor
Students in grades 3 to 5 will receive a mid-powered rocket kit to build and take home
Students in grades 6 and up will receive a high-powered rocket kit to build and take home.
Space themed program Polo shirt
Space Exploration workbook for program
Certificate of Completion
*Some tours may be altered due to rocket launches or other NASA activities.
What's Included for parents and siblings of registered students:
Parents are welcome to assist their registered student during the rocket building workshop
Admission to Kennedy Space Center and bus tour
Tour of Kennedy Space Center complex
Private tours of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and the Keepers Cottage on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Private tour of Space Force Museum, Hangar C and Launch Complex
Visit to Sands Space History Museum
What is not included:
Transportation
Hotels
Meals
Travel Insurance
Rocket motors
Tuition and Fees Schedule:
Students grades 3 to 5 (ages 8 to 12): $470
Students grades 6 to 12 (ages 13 and up): $490
Adult: $50
Siblings not participating but attending tours and activities with parent:
Ages 2 and Under: free
Ages 3-7: $50
(Payment plans available)
*This program is pending approval for Step-Up for Students in Florida and may qualify for other school voucher programs. No refunds will be issued as per SUFS policy. All food, transportation, and hotel costs are paid for by the parent and not with scholarship funds. No refunds will be issued as per SUFS policy.
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE:
Due to the nature of this program, each participant and family members attending must be U.S. citizens. All participating adults 18 years and up are required to submit the following information to gain admission on to the Space Force Station:
Drivers license number with the State the license was issued.
Date of birth
Phone number
Email Address
Subject: Aerospace Engineering, Rocketry, and Human Spaceflight
Educational focus: STEM
Course Description
This science and engineering STEM course is designed by a former NASA professional to educate participants from advanced knowledge to zero exposure on space science and engineering topics taught from an application based perspective. Participants will receive private tours of important space exhibits and historical sites on and off an active military installation. Each of the participants will learn about the history of the U.S. Space program, rocket design, engineering, space science, space effects on human physiology, astronaut training, and more. Participants will apply their knowledge to model rocket building.
Registration:
https://northwindsinstitute.com/adventure-trips/
Program Format:
Open to all families. Rocket building portion open to students (ages 8 to 12) for Intermediate program and (ages 13 and up) for Advanced program. Younger siblings are welcome to join the tours. Parents must attend all tours.
What it is:
This is an immersive, hands-on educational program for students interested in the study of space.
What's Included for each registered student grade 3 and up:
Ticket for one day to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Bus tour to the Gantry at LC-39 and Apollo/Saturn V Center where we will see behind the gates and pass by the Vehicle Assembly Building.
Private tour of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and the Keepers Cottage
Private tour and escort onto the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Space Force Museum, Hangar C and Launch Complex 26
Sands Space History Museum visit
Rocket building presentations and workshops by NAR certified rocketry instructor
Students in grades 3 to 5 will receive a mid-powered rocket kit to build and take home
Students in grades 6 and up will receive a high-powered rocket kit to build and take home.
Space themed program Polo shirt
Space Exploration workbook for program
Certificate of Completion
*Some tours may be altered due to rocket launches or other NASA activities.
What's Included for parents and siblings of registered students:
Parents are welcome to assist their registered student during the rocket building workshop
Admission to Kennedy Space Center and bus tour
Tour of Kennedy Space Center complex
Private tours of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse and the Keepers Cottage on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Private tour of Space Force Museum, Hangar C and Launch Complex
Visit to Sands Space History Museum
What is not included:
Transportation
Hotels
Meals
Travel Insurance
Rocket motors
Tuition and Fees Schedule:
Students grades 3 to 5 (ages 8 to 12): $470
Students grades 6 to 12 (ages 13 and up): $490
Adult: $50
Siblings not participating but attending tours and activities with parent:
Ages 2 and Under: free
Ages 3-7: $50
(Payment plans available)
*This program is pending approval for Step-Up for Students in Florida and may qualify for other school voucher programs. No refunds will be issued as per SUFS policy. All food, transportation, and hotel costs are paid for by the parent and not with scholarship funds. No refunds will be issued as per SUFS policy.
All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE:
Due to the nature of this program, each participant and family members attending must be U.S. citizens. All participating adults 18 years and up are required to submit the following information to gain admission on to the Space Force Station:
Drivers license number with the State the license was issued.
Date of birth
Phone number
Email Address
Where is it happening?
Cape Canaveral, United States
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