So this is space camp. . .

Teamwork is key to success!!!

Our working and living spaces

 

Habitat = home (where we live/sleep)

Waste management = bathroom

 

Neat door huh?

Space-Simulating Play (I mean, Training) Area:

 

a Shuttle, Rockets, a helicopter and an airplane outside:

WPSD & SSDHH scientists

Hannah

Mike

Samantha

 

 

Justin

Kyle

 

Destiny

Student Journals: Day 7 (Friday May 3, 2011)

I woke up and realizes that today is our final day and graduation day. . . .Our team was awarded with Commander Award. I was disappointed to leave. I just wanted to stay little more and have more fun. I'll miss my teammates and my experience with them. . . .this memory will be stuffed in my brain forever. -Mike W

. . . . [our graduation] packet contained our certificate,team picture, my own set of wings,and our Commander Cup badge. I didn't want to leave, I was having so much fun. It was hard nt to cry but I held it back. I will surely is Terrance/Tank or as I call him Guurrrrl and Chris, the debater. I wish I co us go again. - Samantha G.

Graduation Day

 This is the Atlas team standing for recognition at graduation.  Each camper received a diploma, patch and pin.

The team posed with their morning and evening team leaders.

Justin stood with the students from WPSD under the shuttle Pathfinder. 

 We had time to enjoy the thrill of one more ride on Space Shot before heading to the airport.

 We checked our baggage....

and passed through security for our flight home. 

Water Activities

NASA has a very large water tank which is used to train the astronauts for the missions they will be performing in space.  Working in water mimics the weightless environment of space.  The high school aged campers are able to scuba dive in a smaller tank replica at Space Camp.  My team did not scuba dive, but they were able to experience the upper level of the tank.

Teams of 4 or 5 campers were selected.  Each team was required to gather piping from the water and quickly construct a cube-shaped structure.

The boy's team were the first group into the water.

With outstanding teamwork, the cube was completed in 1 minute 37 seconds.  This was the best time of the day!





Next, the girls took a shot at the challenge.

 They too completed the task, taking only seconds longer than the boys.

Davidson Space Center

During the week, the team leaders teach the campers about the history or space travel. Actual capsules are on display at the Davidson Space Center.



The Saturn V impressively hangs from the ceiling.

Campers can view a replica of a Lunar Lander. Those used in previous missions are still on the moon.

Lecture under the Saturn V.  You can see an Apollo capsule in the background.













Space gloves are available to try on.

Justin was surprised that the gloves were hard.  It was difficult to grasp small items.

Rocket Building

Each camper had the chance to build and launch their own rocket.