Inspired by NASA's Artemis program, this camp offers a unique opportunity for middle schoolers to become Space Systems Engineers and tackle real-world space travel challenges through hands-on design and testing.
Campers at Summer at Providence Day School's Space Systems Engineers program are immersed in hands-on challenges inspired by NASA's Artemis program. They take on the role of Space Systems Engineers, actively designing critical components for space travel. Activities include engineering Crew Modules, developing Rocket Guidance systems, conducting Structural Integrity tests, and creating Heat Shields and Parachute Landing systems. Through these projects, participants gain practical experience in the engineering design process—defining problems, imagining solutions, building prototypes, testing them, and making improvements. The camp fosters creativity, teamwork, and resilience as students tackle real-world space travel challenges, culminating in a deeper understanding of aerospace engineering principles.
A typical day involves campers working in a Design Lab, applying the engineering design method to build critical systems for a successful space journey and safe return to Earth, with specific missions like Crew Module Engineering and Heat Shield Protection.
This camp is ideal for young minds eager to design and innovate, who are inspired by space exploration and enjoy hands-on engineering challenges.
Providence Day School, Charlotte, NC
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