The Scout Camp-in includes interactive STEM activities with hands-on investigations, immersive IMAX 3D film which compliments the theme of the evening, an engaging stage show, grab and go breakfast, a special event patch and an exclusive exploration of the entire Museum.

Programs are age appropriate for youth in Kindergarten to High School. Scouts are grouped by grade level during programing. The grade levels are K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-12

The Virginia Air and Space Science Scout Camp-ins are family friendly. All ages are welcome.

1. Complete the online Scout Reservation Request form on VASSC website. (PLACE LINK FOR Scout Program Reservation Request Form Here)
2. The Scout Program coordinator will contact you by phone to collect 50% deposit payment. Pay by phone with all major credit cards at 757-727-0900 extension 709 Tuesday-Thursday at 10am-2pm. You may also mail checks to Attn: Scout Program Coordinator 600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669. All checks must be postmarked within 5 business days of reservation request.
3. Please complete the online Overnight Scout Program Expectations Agreement and submit your roster (for youth and adults participating). 
4. Remaining balance is due 30 days before program

No. Scout Camp-ins are designed for group reservations and the minimum participants is 10 Scouts per registration.

Your reservation is incomplete and cannot be processed.

What time is the start of our program?

You may arrive at 5:45 p.m. for check-in. The IMAX film begins at 6:05 p.m.

The program officially ends at 10:00 a.m. Sunday

Yes. You’ll need to exit the building at 10:00 a.m. and return with your wrist band at 12:00 p.m. when we reopen to the public. Just inform the front desk representative that you were a Scout Camper.

You will be assigned a location in the exhibit areas on the first or second floor of the Museum according to your group size. Please see the Overnight Survival Guide for more details on rules to Scout organizational safety and risk management protocols specifically on lodging for males and females in troops.

No. Please adjust according to your sensitivity to light and noise indoors.

Please see the Overnight Survival Guide for a packing list and additional information. Link here

Yes. Please consume all food and beverages in designated dining areas of the cafe and lobby area. Place your trash in the bins provided.

Yes. Food purchases are available for preorder. Please contact the Visitor Services Manager for more information.

To keep campers safe, we do not allow outside food deliveries services during  Camp-ins.

Yogurt cup, breakfast bar, fresh cut apples and juice

There are water bottle refill stations near the restrooms for use. Please bring your own water bottles for the evening.

For the health and safety of others, please do not attend or stay at the program if you or another member of your group is sick.

4th graders and older can add the rocket build and launch to their Space Science Exploration program. Space is limited to 50 participants. Each participant must register to build their own rocket.

No. The rocket kit is optional and available for an additional cost. Due to space constraints, only rocket builders who have purchased kits prior to the evening (with an adult assistant) are allowed in the rocket building area.

All campers and family members are invited to attend the rocket launch at Darling Stadium as long as they adhere to safety protocols.

Parking is at the Hampton City Library located on 4207 Victoria Blvd. and walk to Darling Stadium nearby at 4111 Victoria Blvd and wait for further instructions from a VASSC Staff member. Link here

The VASSC Staff member in charge of rocket launch will determine if it is safe or feasible to continue with the program on Sunday. In the event of poor launch conditions, the launch will be cancelled and not rescheduled. Scouts will be able to take their completed rocket home.