This empowering, hands-on STEM camp is designed specifically for girls to build confidence and explore space science and engineering with real-world applications and a NASA guest speaker.
The Rocket Girls camp at the Buehler Challenger & Science Center is an empowering, hands-on STEM program designed specifically for middle school girls (5th-8th grades) interested in space science and engineering. Campers will engage in a variety of activities that fuel curiosity and build confidence. They will have the opportunity to fly up to four simulated space missions, providing a realistic experience of space exploration. A core component of the camp involves building and launching their own model rockets, teaching fundamental principles of rocketry and engineering. Participants will also delve into coding, learning how programming powers Mars missions, and will build and test solar-powered mini-rovers. The camp includes designing lunar colonies and future spacecraft habitats for long-duration missions, fostering creative problem-solving and an understanding of space architecture. Campers will also create wearable models of the solar system and compare science experiments conducted on Earth versus in space. A unique highlight is the chance to hear from a NASA guest speaker, who will share their real-life journey into a career in space science, offering inspiration and insights into potential career paths.
A typical day involves flying simulated space missions, building and launching model rockets, coding Mars missions, and designing lunar colonies, with a possible guest speaker from NASA.
This camp is best for middle school girls (5th-8th grades) who are curious about space science and engineering and enjoy hands-on STEM activities.
360 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
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