# Space Camp

Residential spaceflight-training camp in Huntsville, AL: ages 9-11 attend Space Camp, 12-14 Space Academy, and 15-18 Advanced Space Academy, flying simulated missions on astronaut-style trainers. Tuition from $1,799.

## Key facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organization | U.S. Space & Rocket Center |
| Category | stem |
| Cost | $1,799 |
| Deadline | Rolling / check official site |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Format | In person |
| Location | Huntsville, AL |
| Apply | https://www.rocketcenter.com/SpaceCamp |

## About this program

# Space Camp

Space Camp is the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's residential spaceflight training program in Huntsville, Alabama. Trainees are grouped by age: Space Camp serves ages 9-11, Space Academy serves ages 12-14, and Advanced Space Academy serves ages 15-18, so middle schoolers train alongside peers at their own level. Programs are built around NASA-style astronaut training, with crews working together on simulated missions.

## What You'll Do

- Suit up for a simulated mission to the International Space Station or train for a landing on the Moon
- Rotate through astronaut-style training simulators with your crew
- At Space Academy (ages 12-14), experience the future of space travel and train to solve technically challenging anomalies
- Live on the U.S. Space & Rocket Center campus for the week with trainees from around the world

## Who Should Apply

Students ages 9-18 who love space and teamwork; middle schoolers typically enroll in Space Camp or Space Academy depending on age. There is no application - registration is rolling through the center's online portal, and weeklong sessions run throughout the year with the widest selection in summer, so families book the session and program that fits.

## Outcomes

Campers finish with hands-on mission experience, teamwork and communication practice under pressure, and an early look at aerospace careers. Tuition starts at $1,799 for Space Camp and $1,899 for Space Academy, with Family Space Camp and adult programs also available.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does Space Camp cost?

Space Camp costs $1,799. Many paid programs offer need-based financial aid or fee waivers — check the official site before ruling it out.

### Who is eligible for Space Camp?

Space Camp is open to students in grades 6–12 (middle and high school). Some programs have additional requirements (GPA, coursework, essays, or recommendations) — the full criteria are on the official site.

### Is Space Camp online or in person?

Space Camp is an in-person program based in Huntsville, AL.

### How do I apply to Space Camp?

Apply directly through U.S. Space & Rocket Center's official website. ExtracurricularHub links to the official application — we list and verify programs but don't process applications.

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Last updated: 2026-07-28.
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