The Strategic Air & Space Museum’s Education Department is committed to fueling the curiosity of children across the Midwest and to educating them with special emphasis in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). We believe that STEM is a direction of great significance for our youth and the future of our country and world and so we strive for excellence in all of our STEM-centered educational programs.
2013 Super Science Summer Camps
(There is no tax on Summer Camps)
Robotics 101
- Ages 8-17
- $225 members $250 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- June 3-7, 2013 & June 24-28, 2013
- 9am – 4:30pm
This future forward camp provides campers an introduction to the exciting world of robots using simple robotics and basic programming on CEENbots! Students will create, design, build and program robots for a variety of purposes. Campers will dive into robotic development through hands-on construction and collaborative teamwork. They’ll be amazed at the types of robots they can create with their own two hands! In addition to robotics, campers will learn the basics of electronics, take a field trip to see robots in action in business and industry, and prepare for a fun-filled robotics competition at the end of camp! Campers will enjoy priceless experiences and hands-on activities designed to make robotics come alive and to prepare them for future participation in Robotics 201! Transportation is available daily from Omaha and Lincoln.
Robotics 201
- Ages 10-17
- $225 members $250 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- June 10-14, 2013 and July 15-19, 2013
- 9:00am – 4:30pm
***In order to attend Robotics 201, the camper must have attended either Robotics 101 or be an alumni of one of the SASM Robotics 2012 camp sessions.***
Welcome back, robotic engineers! You already have a base knowledge about electronics and robotics and we would like to extend an opportunity to you to learn more advanced programming in this exciting new day camp! You will apply your knowledge of basic programming to Lego Mindstorm robotic kits and make your robot perform varying tasks for you. You’ll also have the opportunity to battle it out with fellow campers in the 2013 SASM Battlebot Wars. Campers will gain more confidence and expertise in the area of robotics that will prepare them for future participation in Robotics 301. Transportation is available daily from Omaha and Lincoln.
Robotics 301
- Ages 12-17
- $225 members $250 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- July 22-26, 2013
- 9am – 4:30pm
***In order to attend Robotics 301, the camper must have attended Robotics 201.***
Robotic engineers who attended Robotics 201 are invited back to the Strategic Air & Space Museum to participate in their final test of robotics skills. Campers will expand their knowledge of robotic programming even further, building on their previous camp experiences with CEENbots and Lego Mindstorms, and applying that knowledge to VEX robotics. From the VEX website, “The VEX Robotics Design System offers students an exciting platform for learning about areas rich with career opportunities spanning science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).” Transportation is available daily from Omaha and Lincoln.
***Coming in Summer 2014, in order to attend the space center travel camp, the camper must have attended a previous Astronaut Academy or Sky’s the Limit summer camp.***
Astronaut Academy
- Ages 12-16
- $400 members $425 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- June 16-20, 2013
Overnight camp (Drop-off is 5 p.m. Sunday night and Pick-up is 3 p.m. Thursday)
Future ASTRONAUTS! Get ready to train like the best of them just like they do at NASA! Youth can fulfill their dreams of space exploration, aviation, and engineering, all right here in Nebraska. Campers will be challenged to sharpen their analytical skills, problem-solving techniques, teamwork, and knowledge of space and aeronautics through hands-on activities including SCUBA diving with underwater missions, survival training on a ropes course, tours of Nebraska’s largest observatory and the University of Nebraska’s robotics lab! Spend four nights and five days living the astronaut life. Lodging and meals will be provided.
***Coming in Summer 2014, in order to attend the space center travel camp, the camper must have attended a previous Astronaut Academy or Sky’s the Limit summer camp.***
The Sky Is The Limit
- Ages 12-16
- $400 members $425 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- June 16-20
Overnight camp (Drop-off is 5 p.m. Sunday night and Pick-up is 3 p.m. Thursday)
Campers’ eyes will be on the skies in this exciting overnight camp! If it belongs in the air, then you’ll get to see it. Campers will be exposed to aviation, rocketry, astronomy, high altitude ballooning, and more! Campers will have the opportunity to experience a real flight on a private aircraft courtesy of Advanced Air, Inc. in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Campers will also tentatively take a tethered hot air balloon flight (weather permitting). Youth will create, build, and test various flight-based projects and designs that will go into near space on a high altitude balloon! This is not your ordinary week at summer camp! Spend four nights and five days exploring the skies above the earth. Lodging and meals will be provided.
Mad Scientist
Sponsored by: Sid Dillion Chevrolet-Fremont, NE
- Ages 7-12
- $225 members $250 non-members ($75 Deposit Required)
- July 29 – August 2, 2013
- 9am – 4:30pm
Give your child the opportunity to explore the world of science through themed hands-on experiments and projects. Students willperform Squishy/Slimy/Smelly science activities, explore gizmos and gadgets and how they relate to science, and experiment as the scientists do! The title may be the same, but all camp content is brand new so make sure to check it out! Transportation is available daily from Omaha & Lincoln.
Johnson Space Center Travel Camp
- Ages 14-17
- $1,250 members $1,300 non-members ($300 Deposit Required)
- July 28 – August2, 2013
Overnight camp (Drop-off is 5 p.m. Sunday night and Pick-Up is 4:30 p.m. Friday)
The excitement begins with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Strategic Air and Space Museum! Then, we’ll fly to Houston, Texas and visit Johnson Space Center for an out-of-this world tour of Space Center Houston! Experience the culture of a NASA center, rich with the history of American space flight. We’ll also tour Houston, Texas and take in some local fare. Finally, campers will experience SCUBA diving designed for campers to have the opportunity to perform underwater missions just like the astronauts do! Airline flight, meals and all activities included.
***Coming in Summer 2014, in order to attend the space center travel camp, the camper must have attended a previous Astronaut Academy or Sky’s the Limit summer camp.***
Please note: Some aspects of summer camp programming are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
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