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Welcome to Astro Space Camp, where the cosmos becomes their playground 🪐
Over five exciting days, your child will experience action-packed, hands-on activities that blend learning and fun, making it the perfect adventure for your future astronaut!
The best part? Real astronauts Steve Swanson and Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger will be beaming in LIVE to share their adventures throughout the week, and your child will have the chance to ask them questions directly over video calls.
Get ready to unleash your child’s inner space explorer!
Dates: Mon 26th - Fri 30th May 2025 (May Half-term)
Location: New Hunt's house, King's College London, Guy's Campus (near London Bridge & the Shard)
Age: 7-12 year olds
Drop off: 8:30 - 09:00 | Camp Begins: 09:00 | Camp Ends: 15:30
*Participants will be grouped in small teams by same/similar age. All staff are DBS checked.
Why Your Child Will Love Space Camp 🌟
💭 It boosts creativity & imagination: Kids dive into space-themed projects that inspire big ideas!
🚀 They take on exciting space missions: Hands-on challenges ignite their curiosity and sense of adventure.
✨ They build teamwork skills: Collaborating on missions helps them develop confidence and cooperation.
🧬 It sparks a passion for science: Fun, interactive STEM activities bring learning to life.
🙌 They join a fun, supportive community: A safe and welcoming space where they can explore, grow, and make new friends!
Strap on their spacesuit, grab their astronaut helmet, and get ready to unleash their inner space explorer!
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"My daughter came home every day buzzing with excitement! She couldn’t stop talking about it."
Sophie, Parent
"My son had the time of his life at Space Camp! He loved the rocket-building, and talking to real astronauts was a dream come true for him."
Jackie, Parent
"I had the best time ever!! Building my rocket was so fun and talking to a real astronaut was so cool."
Noah, aged 11
Meet Our Star Speakers 🤩
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger
NASA Astronaut & Geologist
Steve Swanson
Astronaut & International Space Station Commander
Dr Julie Keeble
Director of Biological Services & Senior
Lecturer at King’s College London
Hannah Burgess
Programme Leader &
ISSET Lead Scientist
Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger
NASA Astronaut & Geologist
Steve Swanson
Astronaut & International Space Station Commander
Dr Julie Keeble
Director of Biological Services & Senior
Lecturer at King’s College London
Hannah Burgess
Programme Leader &
ISSET Lead Scientist
Astro Space Camp Timetable 💫
Give your child an unforgettable half-term with hands-on space experiments, rocket building and live video calls with real astronauts Steve Swanson and Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger. Packed with fun and STEM learning, it’s a week designed to spark curiosity and inspire future explorers. *You can choose any of the days to attend after booking.
Start time: 09:00 | End time 15:30
Morning Break: 20 mins | Lunch: 45 mins | Afternoon Break: 20 mins
Please note: The itinerary is subject to change to ensure the best experience for all participants.
DAY 1: Mon 26th - Introduction to Space & Solar Exploration
- Fun icebreakers and a warm welcome to the Space Camp crew.
- Introduction to the sun and planets, plus an interactive mnemonic challenge to memorise the solar system.
- Build a working solar oven and bake marshmallow treats!
- Design and drop-test your own Mars lander using eggs and balloons.
DAY 2: Tues 27th - Rocket Science & the Night Sky
- Discover the history of rockets and how they’ve shaped space exploration.
- Create and test straw rockets and wing gliders in fun competitions.
- Experiment on how real rockets work.
- Learn about the night sky and create a star map using planispheres.
DAY 3: Weds 28th - Astronaut Missions, Postcards to Space & Live Q&A with NASA Astronaut Dottie
- Design a Mission Patch challenge
- Send your child’s unique postcard into space on a Blue Origin rocket and return with a special space-flown stamp.
- Join a live video call with astronaut Dottie Metcalf-Lindenburger, where your child can ask questions about her space missions and adventures.
DAY 4: Thurs 39th - The Moon, Mars & Exploration & Skittles Experiment
- Understand why the moon always shows the same side to Earth.
- Build pop film canister rockets that blast off with just water and vitamin tablets!
- Nappy absorption experiments highlight the technology astronauts use.
DAY 5: Fri 30th - Rocket Launching, Live Q&A with NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson, Certificates
- Design a straw kite and learn about gravity with hands-on experiments.
- Build and fire compressed air rockets into the sky!
- Receive a personalised certificate during our award ceremony and reflect on the week’s highlights.
- Ask astronaut Steve Swanson your burning questions during a live video Q&A.
A word from Astronaut Dottie ✨
"I’m excited that you’ll share my love of space at the Astro Space Camp! The week will not only change your perspective of earth and space it will transform how you will see yourself in the future. Let’s get inspired!"
-Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger, NASA Astronaut & Geologist