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
Solar System
Campers will gain a greater understanding of our solar system by learning about the planets and sun through hands-on science activities.
Entering 3 or 4 Grade
5 Days
$350 + $70 registration fee
Lunar Base
Campers take on the challenges of living on the Moon and explore past, present and future lunar missions.
Entering 4 or 5 Grade
5 Days
$350 + $70 registration fee
Alien Adventure
Campers take a serious look at what it would be like to find alien life. This includes not only exploring the science behind how alien life would be possible, but also what an alien culture could look like.
Entering 5 or 6 Grade
5 Days
$400 + $70 registration fee
Starship Earth
Campers learn more about Earth’s life systems as they consider how humans survive in space.
Entering 6 or 7 Grade
4 Days / 1 Overnight
$450 + $70 registration fee
Ad Astra Program Overnight Camps
Mars Academy
In Mars Academy, teams of campers will find out if they have what it takes to survive on Mars! Activities and training will center around building a sustainable colony on Mars where campers will compete to earn various resources.
Entering 7 or 8 Grade
5 Days / 4 Overnights
$650 + $70 registration fee
Mission: Moon Shot
In Mission: Moon Shot, campers will work to successfully complete a mission to observe the Moon from Lunar orbit mirroring the Apollo 8 and Artemis 2 missions. Activities include a focus in robotics and rocketry, and introduce campers to careers in the arts, communications, Education, IT, and STEM.
Entering 8 or 9 Grade
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$850 + $70 registration fee
Mission: Astro Lab
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
$1,050 + $70 registration fee
Mission: Lunar Trek
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
$1,350 + $70 registration fee
Mission: Martian Base
Now that campers have landed on the Moon, they are moving on to the next challenge: Mars. Learn what it takes to build and survive in a Martian Settlement. Activities include a focus on living on Mars, and introduce campers to careers in food, government and law, and manufacturing.
Entering 10-12 Grade
6 Days / 5 Overnights
$1,550 + $70 registration fee
Travel Experience: Texas
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
$1,750 + $70 registration fee
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE COSMOSPHERE CAMPS
"The Cosmosphere is a perfect place for anyone who is interested in STEM. Fun and education are balanced just right to keep you glued to every activity. Would recommend to everyone of all ages."
"Such a well done camp! Simple registration, smooth check in process and informative parent meeting the first day. We loved that they upload pictures to a portal for families to see the daily activities. Graduation at the end of the week is fun too! Excellent counselors and perfect learning environment!"
"Our daughter requests space camp for Christmas each year - that is how much she loves going! She enjoys the new STEAM activities and the variety of space exploration topics that she gets to explore."
"I made good friends from other cities and states, and every day I learned something new! I absolutely LOVED my counselors!"
Learn more about Cosmosphere Camps today!
For questions please contact camp@cosmo.org or call 620-665-9360.
