K – 1st Grade Camps

Camp NASA Summer Camp Registration is Now Open
We are located at 600 Settlers Landing Rd. Hampton, VA 23669

Dates and Themes:
June 16 – 20 – Robotics, June 23 – 27 – Aviation ,June 30 – July 3 – STEM Discovery, July 7 – 11 – Space, July 14 – 18 – Engineering, July 21 – 25 – Engineering, July 28 – August 1 – Space, August 4 – 8 – Aviation and August 11 – 15 – Robotics

Pricing: Members: $325 ($270 Holiday Week) Non-Members: $350 ($300 Holiday Week). Purchase of camp comes with a Camper T-shirt and 2 Guest Pass (valid through October 31, 2025) Before Care: 8:00 am – 9:00 am | $50 per camper ($40 Holiday Week)
After Care: 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm | $100 per camper ($80 Holiday Week)

Other Information: Be sure to register your child(ren) for their rising grade level. Campers must be 5 years old before the start of camp in order to attend. All activities are subject to change. Registration closes at noon on the Friday before the camp begins.

Cancellation Policy: If for any reason you need to cancel your registration for camp, you must do so no later than two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s session for a 50% refund.

Week 1: June 16 – 20 – Robotics

Blast off into the world of robotics with Camp NASA! Explore the exciting world of programming and technology through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Whether you’re coding with Ozobots, Bee-Bots, or Spheros, or building robots with Lego Spike and VEX Series, you’ll discover how robots communicate and perform tasks using binary, text-based, and block-based coding. 

Young engineers will get creative by building circuits with SnapCircuits, designing controllers with Makey Makey, and racing robots in exciting challenges. Each age group will enjoy age-appropriate activities tailored to their learning level. 

Explore NASA’s cutting-edge space tech and learn about the incredible ways robots are used in space and here on Earth. Plus, dive into cool careers in robotics and discover how you can be a part of the next generation of engineers and innovators! 

No experience required — just curiosity and excitement for all things robotics! 

Before Care
Robotics I (K-1)
After Care

Week 2: June 23 – 27 – Aviation

Take off into the sky with Camp NASA’s Aviation Adventure! Soar through the science of flight as we explore the forces that make planes fly, including Bernoulli’s principle and more. Each age group will experience hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for aviation.

Begin your adventure with the Mysteries of Flight demonstration, where you’ll see the forces of flight in action. Build and test your own model airplane to understand how aircraft are designed and why they fly. Then, take the pilot’s seat as you experiment with different flight modes and challenges to sharpen your flying skills!

Along the way, investigate careers in aviation and learn about some of the cutting-edge aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems that NASA engineers and scientists are developing.

Join us for an exciting, hands-on flight experience and learn what it takes to become the next generation of pilots!

Before Care
Aviation I (K-1)
After Care

Week 3: June 30 – July 3 – STEM Discovery

Get ready for a fun and hands-on week at Camp NASA’s STEM Discovery Week! This four-day camp is perfect for kids still exploring their interests in STEM. Each day, you’ll dive into a new exciting theme, from building robots and launching rockets to designing airplanes and exploring space.

You’ll build and test your own creations, experiment with coding, learn about forces of flight, and discover how NASA engineers design life-saving systems. You’ll even take on challenges like engineering a space capsule to safely return an “Eggstronaut” to Earth! With every activity, you’ll learn about exciting STEM careers and how these fields shape our world and the future of space exploration.

This camp is designed for kids who are still discovering their passions in STEM and want to try it all—from robotics to aviation to engineering and beyond. Whether you’re interested in robots, rockets, or cool engineering challenges, STEM Discovery Week is the perfect way to explore all the amazing possibilities STEM has to offer!

Before Care
STEM Discovery I (K-1)
After Care

Week 4: July 7 – 11 – Space

Pack your bags for a trip to the Red Planet and beyond! Camp NASA takes you on an exciting exploration of space, where you’ll learn what it takes to survive on Mars, discover NASA’s Curiosity rover, and train to become an astronaut.

Each age group will dive into hands-on activities to understand the challenges of space exploration, from surviving on another planet to building and launching rockets. You’ll even experiment with different fuels to see which causes the biggest blast and even get a taste of liquid nitrogen ice cream!

Explore how astronauts live, work, and play in space, then take your knowledge even further by investigating NASA’s Artemis project, which is preparing humans for missions to the Moon and Mars. Learn about careers in space and how you can become part of the exciting future of space exploration.

Come join us for an out-of-this-world experience and prepare for a journey that could take you all the way to Mars!

Before Care
Space I (K-1)
After Care

Week 5: July 14 – 18 – Engineering

Gear up for a hands-on adventure as you explore the world of engineering at Camp NASA! From building Rube Goldberg machines to designing roller coasters, you’ll dive into the exciting science of force and motion. Each age group will take on challenges that blend creativity with problem-solving as they explore simple machines, gravity, friction, and Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Engineer and test your own marble run, design a catapult, and even design a roller coaster! Learn how engineers design life-saving systems like

NASA’s Water Recovery System, and then engineer your own water filtration device to see how astronauts get clean water on long space missions.

Put your skills to the test by designing a space capsule with a parachute system to safely return an “Eggstronaut” to Earth after a high-flying mission! You’ll also learn about exciting careers in engineering and discover how NASA’s engineering design process is used in space exploration.

Join us for a creative, hands-on exploration of engineering and problem-solving, and discover how you can engineer the future—whether it’s on

Before Care
Engineering I (K-1)
After Care

Week 6: July 21 – 25 – Engineering

Gear up for a hands-on adventure as you explore the world of engineering at Camp NASA! From building Rube Goldberg machines to designing roller coasters, you’ll dive into the exciting science of force and motion. Each age group will take on challenges that blend creativity with problem-solving as they explore simple machines, gravity, friction, and Newton’s Laws of Motion.

Engineer and test your own marble run, design a catapult, and even design a roller coaster! Learn how engineers design life-saving systems like

NASA’s Water Recovery System, and then engineer your own water filtration device to see how astronauts get clean water on long space missions.

Put your skills to the test by designing a space capsule with a parachute system to safely return an “Eggstronaut” to Earth after a high-flying mission! You’ll also learn about exciting careers in engineering and discover how NASA’s engineering design process is used in space exploration.

Join us for a creative, hands-on exploration of engineering and problem-solving, and discover how you can engineer the future—whether it’s on

Before Care
Engineering I (K-1)
After Care

Week 7: July 28 – August 1 – Space

Pack your bags for a trip to the Red Planet and beyond! Camp NASA takes you on an exciting exploration of space, where you’ll learn what it takes to survive on Mars, discover NASA’s Curiosity rover, and train to become an astronaut.

Each age group will dive into hands-on activities to understand the challenges of space exploration, from surviving on another planet to building and launching rockets. You’ll even experiment with different fuels to see which causes the biggest blast and even get a taste of liquid nitrogen ice cream!

Explore how astronauts live, work, and play in space, then take your knowledge even further by investigating NASA’s Artemis project, which is preparing humans for missions to the Moon and Mars. Learn about careers in space and how you can become part of the exciting future of space exploration.

Come join us for an out-of-this-world experience and prepare for a journey that could take you all the way to Mars!

Before Care
Space I (K-1)
After Care

Week 8: August 4 – 8 – Aviation

Take off into the sky with Camp NASA’s Aviation Adventure! Soar through the science of flight as we explore the forces that make planes fly, including Bernoulli’s principle and more. Each age group will experience hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for aviation.

Begin your adventure with the Mysteries of Flight demonstration, where you’ll see the forces of flight in action. Build and test your own model airplane to understand how aircraft are designed and why they fly. Then, take the pilot’s seat as you experiment with different flight modes and challenges to sharpen your flying skills!

Along the way, investigate careers in aviation and learn about some of the cutting-edge aircraft and unmanned aircraft systems that NASA engineers and scientists are developing.

Join us for an exciting, hands-on flight experience and learn what it takes to become the next generation of pilots!

Before Care
Aviation I (K-1)
After Care

Week 9: August 11 – 15 – Robotics

Blast off into the world of robotics with Camp NASA! Explore the exciting world of programming and technology through fun, hands-on activities for all ages. Whether you’re coding with Ozobots, Bee-Bots, or Spheros, or building robots with Lego Spike and VEX Series, you’ll discover how robots communicate and perform tasks using binary, text-based, and block-based coding.

Young engineers will get creative by building circuits with SnapCircuits, designing controllers with Makey Makey, and racing robots in exciting challenges. Each age group will enjoy age-appropriate activities tailored to their learning level.

Explore NASA’s cutting-edge space tech and learn about the incredible ways robots are used in space and here on Earth. Plus, dive into cool careers in robotics and discover how you can be a part of the next generation of engineers and innovators!

No experience required — just curiosity and excitement for all things robotics!

Before Care
Robotics (K-1)
After Care