The camp offers a unique blend of hands-on engineering challenges, engagement with space experts, and an exciting field trip to NASA Johnson Space Center for an immersive experience in space exploration.
The University of Houston Mars Rover Explorers camp offers middle school students an exciting, hands-on opportunity to delve into the world of space exploration and engineering. Participants will work in teams to design and build a model Mars Rover or a Martian habitat, culminating in a showcase of their creations. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of science and engineering principles, fostering skills in teamwork, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication. Campers will engage with space experts, investigate the journey from Moon to Mars, construct their own rockets, and explore NASA missions and discoveries. A highlight of the week is an exciting field trip to NASA Johnson Space Center, providing authentic exposure to aerospace careers and connecting classroom learning with real-world applications.
A typical day involves hands-on activities where students design, build, and test their Mars Rover prototypes or habitats, with opportunities to engage with space experts and learn about NASA missions.
This camp is ideal for middle school students (grades 3-8) who are curious about space, enjoy hands-on building, and are interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
UH (main campus) or UH's Katy campus
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