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 exploration time of the entire Center.

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 Center Scout Camp-ins are family friendly. All ages are welcome.

1. Complete the online Scout Reservation Request form on VASSC website.
2. The Scout Program Manager will contact you by phone to collect 50% deposit payment. Pay by phone with all major credit cards at 757-727-0900 extension 709. You may also mail checks to Attn: Scout Program Manager 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.

You may arrive at 5:00 p.m. for check-in. The Scout entrance and check-in is through the side lobby doors accessible from S. King Street. The IMAX film begins promptly at 6:05 p.m.

Your Scout program ends at 10:00 a.m. Sunday

Yes. You will 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 sleeping location within the exhibit areas on the first or second floor of the Center based on your group size. Please refer to the Overnight Program Handbook for additional information.

No. We suggest packing eye masks and/or ear plugs for those sensitive to indoor lights and sounds.

Please see the Overnight Program Handbook for a packing list and additional information. Link here.

Yes. Please consume all food and beverages in designated dining areas of the Zero Gravity Bistro and the lobby area. Place your trash in the trash receptacles provided.

Yes. The Zero Gravity Bistro will be open until 8pm Saturday evening. Food purchases are also available for preorder.

For the security of our guests, we do not allow outside 3rd party food delivery services during Camp-Ins.

Yogurt cup, breakfast bar, fresh cut apples, and juice

There are water bottle refill stations near the Zero Gravity Bistro restrooms for use. Please bring your own refillable 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. There is a $30 add-on fee.

No. The rocket kit is optional and available for an additional fee. 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 on Sunday morning as long as they adhere to safety protocols.

Parking is at the Hampton City Library located at 4207 Victoria Blvd. From there, you will walk across the street to Darling Stadium located at 4111 Victoria Blvd. and wait for further instructions from a VASSC Staff member. Link here.

The VASSC Launch Director will monitor weather and make the final decision. In the event of poor launch conditions, the launch will be canceled. There will be no rescheduled date.  Scouts will be able to take their completed rocket home.