Programs

Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, provides Space Camp experiences for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from all over the world. These camp programs are offered one week each year at the Huntsville campus. Camp will be held on May 2-7, 2010.

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At Space Camp, students actually fly on a realistic, simulated shuttle mission, experience weightlessness, and in many ways train as real astronauts train. U.S. Space Camp is a five day program of activities such as astronaut training for young people, simulated Space Shuttle missions, IMAX® movies, training simulators, rocket building and launches, scientific experiments, and lectures on the past, present, and future of space exploration.

Attend Aviation Challenge in Huntsville, Alabama and learn what makes an airplane fly. You'll get hands-on training in aerodynamics, propulsion, aeronautics, helicopters, aviation weather, and more. You will also experience the thrill of sitting inside a real jet fighter and learning about its combat history. And you'll find out what flying does to the human body, and why fighter pilots must be in top physical condition.

Admit it. You've always wondered what it would be like to train like an astronaut. Adult SPACE ACADEMY in Huntsville, Alabama is as close as you'll get as we put your skills, abilities and talents to the test in training simulators and simulated missions. Our special weekend program allows you to feel what it's like to walk on the moon in the 1/6th Gravity Trainer, then experience a simulated tumble in space in the Multi-Axis Trainer. You'll also alternate roles in mission control and shuttle crew during two different Space Shuttle missions.

Our primary goal is to provide a memorable adventure in a safe and stimulating environment. You know our programs promote the excitement of astronaut and jet fighter pilot training, but you may not know the following benefits are also part of the experience and remain with students long after the camp session is over:

• Independence

• Responsibility

• Positive self image

• Self confidence

• New perspectives

• Acceptance

• Teamwork

• Decision making

• Problem solving

• Respect for rules and safety

• Positive adult role models

SPACE CAMP & AVIATION CHALLENGE accommodates students from a multitude of ethnic, religious, social, economic and educational backgrounds. Participants will make new friends and learn about each other.  Teams for the youth programs are grouped according to grade and age. We are happy to address any special needs you may have; simply let us know as soon as possible prior to your arrival.

We look forward to having you at camp and giving you an out of this world experience with memories that will last you a lifetime!!!