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Camp Kennedy Space Center®

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Camp KSC® launches the next generation of space explorers into a universe of NASA-based science and engineering at America’s premier spaceport. During this summer day camp, students ages 7 through 16 experience five days full of hands-on science, technology, engineering and math activities throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex’s exhibits and attractions. Campers are entertained and challenged with curriculum comprised of exciting and educational adventures that are catered to fit each age group, leaving a lifelong impact.

Camp KSC 2026 is not yet on sale. Before reservations open, please review these important tips to make your purchase process as smooth as possible:

  • Camp KSC must be purchased online and cannot be purchased by calling our Reservations Department. Once live, the purchase link will be found on this page.
  • We experience increased traffic to our website and increased call volume once Camp KSC goes on sale. Therefore, we have implemented an online queue process.
  • When reservations open, you will enter an online queue to begin the purchase process. Your placement in the queue does not guarantee you a reservation. Please do not open multiple browser windows, as this slows the queue overall.
  • Have the following ready before beginning your reservation:
    • Your method of payment
    • Campers’ birthdate(s) and applicable Camp KSC group name(s) – see below
    • Choice of camp week(s) – see below
    • Guardian’s preferred email for all future camp communications.

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CAMP KSC GROUPS

Camp Kennedy Space Center® is designed to give campers an age-appropriate experience. For this reason, campers are divided into the following teams based on the year of birth. Please use the dates below to verify which group your camper should be in.

Please note: Campers signed up for the wrong group will have their registration canceled and will not be able to attend Camp KSC 2026.

Team pathfinder pennant

PATHFINDER

Birthdate of: June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2019

Team spirit pennant

SPIRIT

Birthdate of: June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2017

Team opportunity pennant

OPPORTUNITY

Birthdate of June 1, 2013 – May 31, 2015

INGENUITY

INGENUITY

Birthdate of: June 1, 2009 – May 31, 2013

2026

CAMP KSC DATES

Camp KSC is a five-day camp beginning at 8:00 AM each day and concluding at 3:00 PM. Parents or guardians are responsible for all transportation to and from the visitor complex each day. Camp will run Monday – Friday of the following weeks in 2026:

Week 1 May 25 – May 29, 2026
Week 2 June 1 – June 5, 2026
Week 3 June 8 – June 12, 2026
Week 4 June 15 – June 19, 2026
Week 5 June 22 – June 26, 2026
Week 6 June 29 – July 3, 2026
Week 7 July 6 – July 10, 2026
Week 8 July 13 – July 17, 2026
Week 9 July 20 – July 24, 2026
Week 10 July 27 – July 31, 2026
Student sitting in the Microgravity Simulator

Camp KSC Activities

Camp KSC activities take place throughout Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Each team participates in a variety of hands-on STEM challenges, labs, and astronaut-training simulations designed specifically for their age group. Camp curriculum and activities are tailored to each group, but remain consistent throughout the summer. Campers who attend multiple weeks will repeat the same curriculum and activities as in previous weeks.

Tuition: $450 plus tax

Tuition includes:

  • Lunch and snack each day
  • A specially designed Camp KSC T-shirt
  • A Camp KSC certificate
  • A themed name badge and lanyard
  • Admission wristbands for up to four family members to explore the main visitor complex after the final day of camp

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Important Information:

Rocket Launches
In the event of a scheduled rocket launch during Camp KSC hours, there is a possibility that all camp activities for that day may be canceled.

English Fluency
Due to the instructional and participatory nature of Camp KSC, campers must be able to speak, read and understand directions in English.

Camp KSC Cancellation Policy

  • Campers registered in a group using the wrong date of birth will be cancelled.
  • To receive a full refund, any changes or cancellations must be made at least five (5) weeks before your selected camp date.
  • Changes or cancellations made within four (4) weeks of the selected camp date will incur a $50 cancellation fee.
  • If changes or cancellations are made less than two (2) weeks before the camp date, no refund will be issued.
  • While we will make every effort to accommodate change requests, please note that availability cannot be guaranteed.

Health and Safety Restrictions

For Astronaut Training Experience (ATX) Center simulators

Wheelchair Accessibility

Astronaut Training Experience (ATX):
Guests must be able to transfer on their own into the simulators.   

  • Lander/Rover Simulator: Guests must be able to walk upstairs or a ramp to the experience, step down/up into the Rover.
  • Microgravity Simulator: Guests must be able to step over a raised safety feature surrounding the simulator.

Mars Base 1
Mars Transfer Vehicle: A wheelchair- accessible space is provided.

All Astronaut Training Experience Center Simulators

Including the Mars Transfer Vehicle in Mars Base 1

For safety, you should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this experience. Maximum weight for all simulators is 275 pounds/127 kilograms.  Expectant mothers should not participate. Guests must wear closed-toed shoes to participate. Due to the nature of the simulators, guests should be cautious when wearing dresses/skirts in the program. Guests of a certain body type may not be able to ride.

Lander/Rover Simulator

(ATX)

Those who have had recent surgery or injury should not ride.  Participants must be at least 51 inches /1.3 meters tall. Guests must be able to safely fit in the seat and restraint system.

Walk on Mars Virtual Reality

(ATX)

If you experience seizures, loss of awareness, eye strain, altered vision or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, disorientation, or any symptom related to motion sickness, you should not participate. Guests who have pre-existing binocular vision abnormalities should not participate.

Microgravity Simulator

(ATX)

Participants must be at least 48 inches/1.22 meters tall.