| Application deadline | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Cost | $2,350–$5,150 (2027 cycle) | Unconfirmed — check official site | Catalog terms: $1,699–$1,899; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Financial aid | Donor-funded camp scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers all or part of summer camp fees only, not SCUBA or travel. (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: UW credit and residency tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers up to 100% of the fee within available funding; families in government assistance programs are prioritized.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Catalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Expenses and aid conditions | SCUBA add-on (two-week sessions): $650; Donor-funded camp scholarship: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers all or part of summer camp fees only, not SCUBA or travel. (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: Optional five University of Washington credits: $255; Residency deposit (50% of the residency fee): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Due only after the student is notified of acceptance into Phase Two.; UW credit and residency tuition assistance: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers up to 100% of the fee within available funding; families in government assistance programs are prioritized.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Catalog terms: Space Camp General Scholarships (financial need or academic excellence): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Academic Excellence applicants need a GPA of 3.25 or higher; scholarships do not cover travel to Huntsville or incidentals.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Stipend or pay | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Eligibility | Unconfirmed — check official site | Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher | Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Additional eligibility | Ages 10–17; Requirement: Two-week sessions are for ages 12-17; one-week sessions for ages 10-17; summer daycamp for ages 10-13 | Residency: Washington state; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying | Ages 9–18; Requirement: Choose the program for your age: Space Camp 9-11, Space Academy 12-14, Advanced Space Academy 15-18; Requirement: Nine-year-olds must have completed or currently be enrolled in 4th grade |
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| Session dates or duration | Starts June 25, 2027; Ends August 11, 2027; 1–2 weeks (2027 cycle) | Catalog terms: 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site | Starts May 30, 2027; Ends September 3, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle) |
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| Format | In person | Online / In person | In person |
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| Housing and supervision | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site | Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site |
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| Location | Big Pine Key, FL | Seattle, WA | Huntsville, AL |
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| Selection and application | Selection: Space, acceptance and course assignment standards are not published for 2027; course placement depends on age, prior attendance, preference and availability. Application materials: Scholarship applicants: scholarship request form, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or other adult role model, and an essay | Selection: Phase One applicants are accepted on a rolling basis while room is available. Phase Two is optional and uses a lottery among students meeting Phase One performance requirements. | Selection: Standard student programs are purchased first-come, first-served by age and session capacity; they are not merit-selective. Invitation-only Elite and scholarship programs are separate. |
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