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Conference 7.286::space

Title:Space Exploration
Notice:Shuttle launch schedules, see Note 6
Moderator:PRAGMA::GRIFFIN
Created:Mon Feb 17 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:974
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297.0. "Space Camp for Adults" by EDEN::KLAES (The Universe is safe.) Wed Jun 10 1987 12:34

Newsgroups: sci.space,sci.space.shuttle
Path: decwrl!decvax!ucbvax!ucbcad!ames!rutgers!husc6!seismo!sundc!netxcom!
Subject: Space Academy Level II for Adults (theoretical)
Posted: 9 Jun 87 15:09:41 GMT
Organization: 
Xref: decwrl sci.space:1675 sci.space.shuttle:179
 
    Since there's been quite a bit of response concerning the 10 day
version of Space Camp for Adults, here is the information on how to
get this program instituted (right now only HS jrs and srs and College
frosh can attend).  If you are interested in attending this program
(at any time, even next year, they idea is to get it started) please
write Deb. 
  
     Send a letter expressing your interest to:  

                            Deb Barnhardt
                            U.S. Space Camp
                            Alabama Space and Rocket Center
                            1 Tranquility Base
                            Huntsville, AL 35807
 
    Deb needs some letters to show the powers-that-be (although she is
one of them :-)).  For general information about the program, call
800-633-7280 and ask for information about Space Academy level II. 
 
    Deb asked me to pick a date, so unless anyone objects terribly
we're looking at September 28 - Oct 7 (that could change, but if it's
okay with you, mention it in the letter).  Note that this date is
different from the one I sent some of you. 
 
    My check and application are sitting on Deb's desk (she offered to
send the check back, but I told her it served as a reminder/nudge). 
 
    I can tell you more about camp (I have two 3 day sessions behind
me).  Give me a call if you're interested in talking. 
 
++rich

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297.1More info on SCAEDEN::KLAESThe Universe is safe.Thu Jun 11 1987 20:56156
     I did write to the moderator for a response, and haven't heard 
 one yet - I know you have better things to do, but I figure unless 
 I am told otherwise, I'll put it in here for now so that at least the 
 people who want the info will get a chance to take it. - LK

Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle,sci.space
Path: decwrl!decvax!ucbvax!umnd-cs!rutgers!atux01!jlc
Subject: Some Info on SPACE CAMP/ACADEMY (re-post)
Posted: 10 Jun 87 14:19:37 GMT
Organization: AT&T CSEd/CET, Piscataway, N.J.
Xref: decwrl sci.space.shuttle:182 sci.space:1684
  
    Since there has been an increasing amount of discussion on SPACE
ACADEMY lately, I thought I'd re-post this article of mine for those
of you who'd like a little more information. 

===============================================================================
 			      
			  (The Astronaut Experience)
 
	Have you ever wondered what it's like to  be  an  astronaut?
	What's	it  like  to work in micro-gravity? Or be in mission
	control, or onboard the	shuttle	during a mission from launch
	to  landing?   Well, wonder no more, now you can get a taste
	of this	experience at - 
 
	SPACE ACADEMY (a.k.a. U.S. SPACE CAMP)	is  located  on	 the
	grounds	 of  the Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville,	Ala-
	bama.  SPACE ACADEMY offers  the  average  person  a  3-day,
	intensive exposure to the space	and space shuttle programs.
 
	Individuals arrive the day before the start of their session
	(40 people maximum), and upon their arrival are	divided	into
	two, 20-person teams:  Atlantis	and Discovery.	On the first
	day,  everyone	is  sized for, and issued their	flight suits
	(light blue jump suits adorned with  various  space  program
	patches).  After this point, with everyone beginning to	look
	and feel like a	team, training begins in earnest.
 
	Now the	real fun begins	as your	days become filled with	fam-
	iliarizing  yourselves	with  the simulators, attending	lec-
	tures by experts in the	field of space,	and watching  movies
	about  the  shuttle  program  in a dome-shaped,	planetarium-
	sized theatre.	(Super-wide screen OMNIMAX film	is used.)
 
	The lectures vary from session to session depending on which
	guest  speakers	 are  available.   During my trip we had the
	following:
 
	   - a lecture (with slides and	video tapes) on	the proposed
	     space station by an engineer from Boeing Corp.,
 
	   - a lecture on rocket propulsion  by	 Konrad	 Dannenberg,
	     who  at one time worked with the renowned rocket scien-
	     tist, Werner von Braun,
 
	   - a lecture on the history, and  present-day	 acheivments
	     and efforts of the	Soviet Space program,
 
	   - a talk by	Ron  Evans,  Apollo  17	 Astronaut,  on	 his
	     experiences in space,
 
	   - tour of the Marshall Space	Flight Center  a  few  miles
	     away.
  
	These talks are	all fascinating, and like the  rest  of	 the
	program,  do not require you have a college degree to under-
	stand what is being talked about.
 
	As for the various simulators you'll get to use, they are:
 
	   - multi-axis	chair (simulates the disorienting effects of
	     being _i_n a	space vehicle tumbling out of control),
 
	   - the five degrees of freedom (5DF) chair (allows you  to
	     move  and	rotate	in  a  manner  similar to that of an
	     astronaut performing EVAs*),
 
	   - manned maneuvering	unit (MMU) (working mock-up  of	 the
	     rocket pack/chair often used during EVAs),
 
	   - lunar microgravity	chair (simulates  1/6th	 gravity  of
	     the moon),
 
	   - mission control,
 
	   - space lab,
 
	   - space station,
 
	   - and not least, the	space shuttle (a.k.a. orbiter) cock-
	     pit.
 
	Everyone gets a	chance	to  try	 all  the  simulators  once.
	After  this,  however, each team must begin preparations for
	the two, 2-hour	simulated missions it must fly	(2  missions
	for  Atlantis,	and  2	missions  for Discovery).  Once	your
	flight assignments are given out you  must  start  mastering
	the  simulator(s)  and	duties	relevant  to your particular
	assignment.  For one mission you will work in  mission	con-
	trol,  the  next  you  are  given an "in-flight" assignment.
	Your mission assignment	may be as a director  or  specialist
	in  mission control, or	as a mission specialist	on the space
	station, or in space lab, or doing EVAs.  You  may  even  be
	chosen to be pilot or commander	of the orbiter.
 
	Although there is a mission profile "script" all members  of
	the  mission  are  to  follow,	things	go  according
	entirely to the	script.	 One of	 the  staff,  known  as	 the
	"simulation  director" monitors, and controls, all video and 
	__________
 
	  * Extravehicular activity or "space walk".
  
	radio communications, as well as all  simulator	 operations,
	during the mission.  At	various	times during the mission, he
	creates	a variety of problems throughout  any  and  all	 the
	simulators,  and  we "cadets" must spot, isolate and correct
	the problems they can "seriously jeopardize" the mission.  
        And many of them are a challenge!
 
	When each mission is completed,	there is a de-briefing (i.e.
	critiquing) of what you	did correctly, and what	you did	not.
	You finally begin to realize how much can really go wrong on
	a mission.  You	also begin to appreciate how much knowledge,
	team work, and coolness	under pressure makes the space	pro-
	gram  work,  and  has  brought	it  so many success over the
	years.
 
	So what	does this  whole  experience  cost?   What  are	 the
	requirements?	Well,  the  fee	for adult SPACE	ACADEMY** is
	$450 for the 3-day session.   Sessions	run  from  September
	through	mid-November.*** Cost includes dorm  room,  3  meals
	per  day,  and	a temporary issue flight suit.	Flight suits
	may be purchased for ~$65.  You	must be	over 18	years of age
	and  in	 reasonably  good  health.   If	 you would like	more
	information, or	a brochure,  about  SPACE  ACADEMY  or	U.S.
	SPACE CAMP, call: 
 
             [My apologies, but they had some kind of escape sequence 
        for the telephone number which I was unable to fix or read - LK]  
	__________
 
	 ** U.S. SPACE CAMP is for children grades 5-7.	 SPACE
	    ACADEMY (LEVEL I) is for teens grades 8-10.	 Sessions
	    for	both of	these run during the spring and	summer.
	    Cost and duration of sessions differ from that of adult
	    SPACE ACADEMY.  Call SPACE CAMP for	more information.
 
	*** Because of the increasing popularity of SPACE
	    ACADEMY/SPACE CAMP,	it is best to register as far in
	    advance as possible.
  
					Jim Collymore
				 Space Academy Class of 1986

297.2I'M GOIN UP!HULK::DJPLDo you believe in magic?Fri Jun 12 1987 00:237
That is EXACTLY what I was looking for.

My wife is actually going to let me go!

Drool, drool..........

Thanx much [to you too, Cecilia]
297.3Space AcademyVLSBOS::HARTELThu Mar 10 1988 20:0610
    
    Does anybody know if NASA is still running such a program?
    
    Has anybody from DEC attended this course?  I'm sure lots
    of people, including myself, would like to hear more about
    it.  
    
    It sounds fantastic!
    
    Cathy
297.4Maybe (probably) this year.SNDCSL::SMITHWilliam P.N. (WOOKIE::) SmithThu Mar 10 1988 22:2111
    Cathy,
    
    	I almost went this past fall, and since (if all goes well) I'll
    have real money this fall, I'll probably go.  I would assume they
    will have it, when I called last year they said they were really
    busy, and the operator at Eastern (you can get a discount) was familiar
    with them.
    
    I wanna go!
    
    Willie
297.5Phone is: 1-800-633-7280 or 205-837-3400SNDCSL::SMITHWilliam P.N. (WOOKIE::) SmithThu Mar 10 1988 22:241
    
297.6VINO::DZIEDZICThu Mar 10 1988 22:454
    Yes, Space Camp is still offered to adults - last issue of the
    Space World (NSS's magazine) had a note about it.  I think it
    is only available to adults during the fall (September?).  
    
297.7It was terrific!!NCVAX1::ANDERSONDFri Mar 18 1988 17:3729
    I attended the Space Academy with my wife last October.  It was
    truly an unforgettable experience and well worth the amount charged.
    
    They kept us extremely busy from 7am 'till 10pm with classes, training,
    simulators, and best of all mission simulations.  This academy is
    probably about as close as most of us will ever get to experiencing
    what our shuttle astronauts go through.  It gave both of us a real
    appreciation for the complexities, both from an astronaut's point
    of view as well as that of a mission control person.      
    
    The various simulators do very well at testing your "SPACE" abilities
    but if you go, watch out for the "Lunar Oddessy".  This one caused
    more than a few people some real problems after the ride.
    
    The staff at the academy is great!  They are truly enthusiastic
    about what they're doing and give that extra effort for anyone
    interested enough to ask.
    
    We found that a very strong bond is formed with your fellow crew
    members, as each person is dependent on the others for the missions
    to succeed.  In fact, over half of the crew we were in has already
    made reservations to return this fall for the next level.
    
    In summation, if you can't seem to get enough of the space program,
    the Academy will provide you with an experience you'll not soon
    forget.  By all means, go if you can.
    
    Dave
                                                          
297.8Use (205) 837-3400 numberSNDCSL::SMITHWilliam P.N. (WOOKIE::) SmithWed May 04 1988 22:5819
    I called them again today, no answer at the toll free number so I
    called the direct number.  After telling me that all adult sessions
    Sept-Dec were cancelled due to lack of interest, the girl said that
    the following were still open:
    
    Oct	7-9
    	14-16
    	21-23
    
    Nov	4-6
    	11-13
    ...
    
    There may have been more but it took her a while to come up with
    each one and I'll probably go in October.  The price is still $450
    for all 3 days and they can take plastic money over the phone for
    reservations.  Anyone want to carpool from Mass?
    
    Willie 
297.9Wanna go this fall?9006::WHERRYStorage ArchitectureThu Oct 18 1990 01:09110
    
    Ever wanted to fly in the space shuttle?  How about the next
    best thing?  I am part of a currently 24 person group (we are
    looking for a 25th) going to Space Academy Adult Level II 
    test session this fall.  Interested?  read on then or hit 
    next unseen now.


    From Novemeber 10-17 Space Camp will be beta-testing the
    Adult Level II program which has been reinstituted.  (The
    first regular session will not start until the spring/fall  of
    1991.)  The beta test team currently has 24 members and we
    are looking for 1 more person to fill this slot.  I don't
    think prior space camp attendance is a requirement but you
    definately need to have a very strong interest in the space
    program.  You should also be willing to learn a whole lot
    about how the STS works.  Oh yeah, you will also be
    evaluating the program as well.  So, in addition to being
    fun, your input will go towards making the next sessions better!
    (More info towards the end of this note.)

    If you are interested then please contact  me ASAP.

    brad wherry
    alazif::wherry
    wherry@alazif.enet.dec.com
    DTN 522.2030 
    719.548.2030

    What:	Space Acadmeny Adult Level II
    Where:	US Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama
    When:	November 10 - November 17, 1990
    How much:	607.50*

    * Does not include transportation costs to Huntsville,
      flight suits, t-shirts, etc. etc. etc.

    Lodging at space camp is available if you have to come in a
    day early or leave a day late.  At least 1 major airline
    (Delta, I have no affiliation with them) services Huntsville.

    Men and Women are coming from all over the U.S. (Fl, RI, Va, Tx, Co,
    NM etc. etc.)

    Here is an excerpt from one of the group's newsletters:

    Enterprise Team - 1990
    November 10-17
    Newsletter #5

    Programming:

    Begins with registration noon Saturday.  Arrivals maybe
    Friday night or Saturday.  Departures the following Sunday. 
    Program items begin at 1 pm. Saturday evening there will be a
    staff/camper get together.  Each crew flies a two hour sim
    which includes EVA and there is a cooperative long (24+ hour)
    sim.  All training will be from NASA documents.  You will get
    a copy of all documents used in a three ring binder. 
    Coursework is systems and sim oriented.  Documents provide
    additional depth for thost who want it.

    Pilot track and Mission Specialist track (ed. note: the 
    opening is for a mission specialist) spend about half the
    time together and half the time training in their track. 
    Pilot training includes time on the Aviation Challenge
    simulators.  Mission Specialist training includes SCUBA (ed.
    note:  last time I was there SCUBA certification was NOT
    required.  I don't know if that is true this year, but is
    easy to find out.  SCUBA cert is NOT required to be a mission
    specialist.)  Part of the SCUBA will be an opportunity to
    compete for a chance to use the bubble helmet space stuff in
    a special EVA the day before the long sim.  There is open
    tranining time in which to practice the skills you feel you
    need the most work on before the long sim.  Trainers will be
    available to help.  All training is designed to make you
    think as well as regurgitate facts.  The idea is to make you
    synthesize information to solve problems provide an
    atmosphere like NASA astronaut training and build teamwork,
    as well as have a good time.

    Facilities:

    A new food company has been hired.  Adults are now fed
    separtely (ed. note: I believe this means as opposed to
    eating with the kids...)  The food I saw looked better and
    included a salad bar.  We're working on a steak and egg
    breakfast for flight day.  The Habitrail (ed. note:
    dormitory) is the same as always, although they fixed the
    slamming doors.  I'll send everyone a suggestion list for
    what necessities to bring along in a later newsletter.

    Misc:

    The new IMAX film (Blue Planet) should be in Huntsville by
    the time we get there.   The old badges are to be replaced by
    NASA type ID with neck chains.  The patches are in.  The cost
    is $6.50 each.  I will have fabric paint available to pain
    clouds on the earth will at camp.  We'll be evaluating each
    program item as we go along, this is a test session.  There
    are at least four session of SA II scheduled for the fall of
    1991.  There was a lot of interest among the adult level I's
    at Huntsville last weekend.

    Are you interested in a getting a videotape made of our
    mission (the long sim)?  We know someone who does video at SF
    conventions who would shoot the mission for basically at cost
    so he could hang around at camp.  Cost would be $10.00 per
    person. 
    
297.10First come first served9006::WHERRYStorage ArchitectureThu Oct 18 1990 01:119
    
    I should add that this is on a FIRST COME first served basis.
    I'll be going on a time-stamped (my phone has voice-mail and timestamps
    messages) basis (either phone or email is fine.)
    
    brad
    
    ps. if you have any questions feel free to email or call with those as
    well.
297.11Looking for 2 people to go with 22 others now8826::wherryStorage ArchitectureWed Oct 24 1990 02:5910
re .9 and .10

we are now looking for not 1 but 2 people to go in November.

feel free to call or email questions:

brad wherry
ssag::wherry, alazif::wherry
DTN 522.2030
297.12Latest Information9006::WHERRYStorage ArchitectureFri Nov 30 1990 07:1659
    
    As an aside, the U.S. Space Camp in Huntsville has had ~20,000 attendees
    this year.  Last year they had ~22,000!!! can you say wow!  I knew
    you could.
    
    Space Academy Level I, Space Academy Level II, and Aviation Challenge
    
    I cribbed this information from their latest brochure.  Of interest is
    that a SpaceCamp opened in Japan this past summer and European Space
    Camp is slated to open in Belgium in 1991.  I have no affiliation with
    Space Camp other than I have payed them some money to have gone twice.
    
    Space Camp has added two new programs for 1991, an 8 day Space Academy
    Level II and an Adult Aviation Challenge Program (3 days just like
    Space Academy Level I).
    
    For information regarding these programs you can contact Space Camp at
    
    U.S. Space CAmp
    One Tranquility Base
    Huntsville, Al 35807-7015
    
    Reservations and Reservations Information: 1.800.63.SPACE
    
    Adult Space Academy Level II Sessions:
    
    Nov 2-9
    Nov 9-16
    Nov 30-Dec 7
    Dec 7-14
    
    
    Adult Space Academy level I Sessions and Adult Aviation Challenge
    
    May 3-5		Sept 27-29
    *May 17-19		Oct 4-6
    June 7-9		Oct 11-13
    July 5-7		Oct 18-20
    Aug 2-4		Oct 25-27
    Sept 6-8		*Nov 1-3
    Sept 13-15		*Nov 8-10
    Sept 20-22
    
    *Space Academy Level I only.
    
    The registration fee includes meals and dormitory accomodations.
    
    Here's what it costs:
    
    Adults		Days	Cost
    Academy Level I	3	$450
    Aviation Chall.	3	$500
    Academy Level II	8	$675
    
    If you enroll with a friend you can save $50.00 on the tuition.  The
    brochure says to talk to the registratin agent for details and to
    confirm this as some restrictions apply.
    
    		
297.13Just returned from Space Academy...NIOMAX::LAINGSoft-Core Cuddler*Jim Laing*223-4793*PKO3Fri May 28 1993 18:1216
    I just returned from the 3-day Level I Space Academy for adults - and I
    can say that all the positives I've read in this file about it, are
    true!  It was the most unique and enjoyable (albiet a bit exhausting)
    "vacation" I've had in a while!
    
    Previous notes talk about the details, which were about the same for
    the session I attended (minor difference: we had only 25 adults, so our
    2 teams were short-handed (12 people on Discovery Team, 13 on Endeavor
    Team) which made for more work/pressure (esp. for Mission Control
    people).  Also, the "slamming doors" are still slamming (making it
    harder to get to sleep in the Habitat) ... price is now at $500 for the
    3 days.
    
    I hope to someday do the 8-day Level II!
    
    	Jim
297.14U.S. Space Camp exhibit at The Big EROGER::GAUDETBecause the Earth is 2/3 waterThu Aug 19 1993 18:0026
This is probably just for our New England readers, but...

In response to a query to Employee Activities for tickets to the Eastern States
Exposition (a.k.a. the Big E) the following appeared in the write-up:

The Big E, "New England's           Sept/ 15-26, West Springfield, MA.
Great State Fair"                   $6 adults; children under 6 free.
                                    Ticket deadline - Aug. 23

>>>>>     This year's adventure includes the U.S. Space Camp    <<<<<
          exhibit, the Hofbrauhaus Alpine Festival, the Circus
          World Museum Exhibit, Storrowton Village Museum, the
          Avenue of the States, a daily parade, daily circus
          performances, top name entertainment, agricultural and
          livestock events, 4-H and FFA competitions, a Magic Midway,
          and so much more that you have to see it to believe it.

I don't recall seeing this exhibit before (although that doesn't mean it wasn't
there).  They have had some pretty cool space-related things at this fair
including some incredible Lego models of a 7-foot spaceman (guess the number of
Legos needed to build him and win an inordinate amount of Lego blocks, or
something like that) and the shuttle on the launch pad (this one stood a good
6-feet tall).  Anyway, I'll be going and will certainly be looking for this
exhibit.  If it's any good, I'll report back with details.

...Roger...
297.15U.S. Space Camp Exhibit at the '93 Eastern States ExpositionROGER::GAUDETBecause the Earth is 2/3 waterMon Sep 20 1993 17:3456
Well as promised, here's my report on the Space Camp exhibit at the Big E.

Standard disclaimers apply (I get no money for reporting/promotion of this
exhibit, etc. etc.).

It was, shall I say, somewhat underwhelming.  But the kids seemed to enjoy it.
There was a flock of them around the table where you could sign up to win free
tuition to Space Camp, and quite a few more around the exhibit which let the
kids don a space suit and have their picture taken while strapped to a full-size
MMU!  $3.00 for a polaroid, and it looked pretty neat.  The suit was definitely
a kid-sized suit.  Also, there were a couple of astronauts answering questions
from the audience.  I couldn't get close enough to read their name tags,
however.  And unfortunately, I got there just as one of the scheduled
presentations was ending and didn't have time to wait around for the next one.

As far as a "Space Camp Exhibit" goes, the only thing related to Space Camp was
the sign-up for the free tuition drawing.  Everything else was basically space
hardware.  Don't get me wrong, I liked the displays, but I guess I expected to
see things like posters showing what you would do if you went to Space Camp, or
a video showing "A Day At Space Camp" or a simulator that you could try.  None
of these things were there.  But that doesn't mean that the presentation I
missed didn't cover some of these things.  Oh well, there was a short video
about astronauts training in the trainer aircraft that was pretty good.  Real
slick roll maneuvers!

So let's see, from the notes I took, here's what was on display:

o Full-scale training model of an MMU
o 1/3 scale model of an LEM
o 1/5 scale model of HST
     This was actually quite good.  It even had a working flapper door!  And
     although I did peer inside the telescope barrel and saw the primary mirror,
     I couldn't tell if it had 1/5 of the spherical aberration of the real
     thing.  :-)
o Small scale model (I'd guess about 1/20) of an orbiter/ET/SRB stack
o Small scale model of an Apollo command module
o 5DF (Five Degrees of Freedom) spacewalk trainer
o Space Station Maneuvering Trainer.  The acronym was SSMT, but I'm not 100%
  sure about what the 'M' stands for.  However, I remember it is supposed to be
  used as a training device by space station inhabitants 
o What looked to be a complete set of the mission patches from the Mercury,
  Gemini, Apollo, Skylab and Shuttle programs.  Pretty nice collection.
o Small scale model of the F4 training aircraft cockpit.  Another photo
  opportunity for the kids.
o Multi-axis trainer (an obligatory exhibit at space-type displays, but they
  weren't giving any rides :-{ )
o Several space suits, including an Apollo-era pressure suit and a Soviet Vostok
  space suit.
o Get this, a Urine Collection Device (UCD).  No kidding.  This was an
  "interesting" display.  It basically looks like a set of men's briefs.  It is
  a plastic-lined undergarment with a small hose connected to it on the side.
  Worn as an undergarment with a spacesuit and connects to the spacesuit's waste
  collection system.
o And to be complete:  For more information, call 1-800-63-SPACE.

...Roger...
297.16Long Note AlertVERGA::KLAESQuo vadimus?Wed Nov 17 1993 20:544
    	The next Note is a long description of Space Camp.
    
	DECwindows users have been alerted.
          
297.17FAQ on NASA Space Camp and AcademyVERGA::KLAESQuo vadimus?Wed Nov 17 1993 20:541118
Article: 77988
Newsgroups: sci.space
From: lmstrutt@fast.cca.cr.rockwell.com (lmstrutt)
Subject: FAQ - NASA Space Camp, Space Academy, etc.
Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1993 09:32:07 +0000
Sender: usenet@demon.co.uk
 
==========================================================================
 
Information about U.S. SPACE CAMP.  Last updated: 17 November 1993
 
==========================================================================
 
DISCLAIMER: This has been extracted (without permission) from the "SPACE
CAMP 1994 OFFICIAL ALABAMA/FLORIDA APPLICATION GUIDE".  I have NOT included
tuition prices or the session dates.  To have an official copy of the guide
mailed to you, call 1-800-63-SPACE.      - Len
 
==========================================================================
SPACE CAMP: Alabama
 
5 Day Mission:
 
Alabama Campus
--------------
 
Grades 4 thru 6 (Note - Students must be *attending* classes in 4th grade
by session date.)
 
Eyes front, ears open and hands on is the most fun way to learn.  As a
SPACE CAMP trainee you are challenged to assume a role you may one day
possess in the realm of high technology.  A strategically planned
curriculum combines simulated astronaut training and interactive lessons
with classroom instruction.  Leadership and teamwork take on new importance
as you prepare for the ultimate test - two simulated space shuttle missions
which place you in the orbiter's crew compartment and at mission control.
 
"I can't say enough about the kind of hands-on education experiences SPACE
CAMP has to offer.  CAMP generated a level of learning enthusiasm in my son
that is pure inspiration to me and others in my industry...  it makes me
excited about the future." - Marc Constantine, Vice President & General
Manager, Aerojet Teck Systems, Gen Corp Aerojet
 
The Basics
 
The basics come first, so learn the history and principles of propulsion
and guidance.  Study the trek from "monkeynaut" Baker, to the first manned
flights of Project Mercury, to shuttle launches.  Your knowledge and skill
will help you safely build and launch your own model rocket.  Historic
achievements of manned space flight are highlighted with tours of the U.S.
Space & Rocket Center and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
 
Astronaut and Mission Training
 
So, how do you become an astronaut?  Learn what it takes to earn a place in
the astronaut corp.  Experience the physical and academic rigors of
astronaut training.  Physical fitness is important to everyone - and
especially to astronauts.  So, your day begins with calisthenics.  Then, go
ahead, grab your swimsuit and take a plunge to experience simulated
microgravity as your team builds a "space structure" under water.  And
clean is the name of the game, or rather "clean room" as you and your team,
clad in white lab lab coats and gloves, construct a satellite in a
simulated sterile environment.  Even seemingly ordinary functions, like
eating lunch, take on new interest as you sample "space food" similar to
the meals prepared for astronauts during orbital and lunar missions.
 
Back on the Training Center floor, control the MMU (Manned Maneuvering
Unit), which allows shuttle astronauts to perform work untethered in and
around the orbiter's cargo bay.  Strapped in the 5 Degrees of Freedom (5DF)
simulator, you'll gain a new understanding of the difficulty in conducting
EVA's (ExtraVehicular Activities) in space.  Wearing astronaut-style
clothing make work even more arduous - an important lesson learned when you
"suit up." You'll go heads over heels in the Multi-Axis Trainer, a
simulator patterned after earlier astronaut trainers which conditioned
astronauts for possible disorientation due to tumbling in a flight
emergency.  Other simulation exercises include 1/6th Gravity Chair,
Centrifuge, Maneuvering Pod, Trajectory Chair and Space Walker.
 
Throughout the week, you will become increasingly familiar with our
nation's current Space Transportation System (STS) in preparation for your
simulated shuttle missions.  "The Dream is Alive," shown in the U.S. Space
& Rocket Center's Spacedome Theater, makes you feel like you're in space
and part of the NASA team as it portrays astronauts in actual STS missions.
Other films include "To Fly," and "Blue Planet" also broaden your outlook.
Armed with this insight, your team of twelve trainees is divided into
shuttle crew and mission control.  The countdown begins to a
long-anticipated event.  Commander, pilot, mission specialists and payload
specialists - the shuttle crew keeps tight contact with the "professionals"
at mission control from launch to landing.  Teamwork and training are put
to the test as you try to achieve mission goals and bring the crew in
safely.  Two missions provide role swapping opportunities from crew to
mission control.
 
Space Technology and the Future
 
You could be the first person to step foot on Martian soil.  Fueled by the
realization that the first manned mission to Mars could be as early as
2019, you will experience simulated flights between Earth and Space
Station, Space Station and Mars.  You and your team will board the
motion-based Mars Acclimated Research Ship (MARS) for your multi-sensory
fly-by.  Briefings and hands-on mission scenarios teach you about the
Martian landscape, atmosphere and other aspects of the Red Planet.
 
America's space station is an integral part of extended space flight (such
as the mission to Mars).  An overview of space station goals will assist
you and your teammates in fulfilling the assignment of designing and
building a space station.
 
The benefits of future missions and extended space flight will be explored
with an eye on industry, agriculture and the environment. The "Journey to
Jupiter" deep space flight adventure will catapult you into a futuristic
mindset as it blends sight sound and motion into "reality."  A pre-flight
briefing, complete with necessary "medical procedures," readies trainees
for deep space flight.
 
Tuition includes meals, education programs, log book and materials,
accommodation, T-shirt and hat.
 
Arrival time is Sunday, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Family and friends
who wish to attend the 11:00 a.m. graduation ceremony on Friday should
report to the SPACE CAMP Habitat for directions to the ceremony's location.
 
Each graduating trainee receives U.S. SPACE CAMP wings, a certificate and a
color group photograph.  Special team and individual awards are also
presented.
 
Departing flight should be scheduled after 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
 
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SPACE CAMP: Florida
 
5 Day Mission:
 
Florida Campus
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Grades 4 thru 7
 
Teamed with America's original astronauts (represented as the Mercury 7
Foundation), U.S. SPACE CAMP Florida offers an alternate program for the
younger set.  Located at the entrance to NASA's launch complex, the U.S.
SPACE CAMP curriculum benefits from Kennedy Space Center's high technology
community.
 
"Even though I am not entering a field that directly pertains to
astronautics, SPACE CAMP was very important to me.  It's a lot of work, but
when you leave there is a feeling of accomplishment and you know you have
learned something." - Timoth M. Pothast, Lima OH
 
Now boarding!  You and your teammates will climb into the "Shuttle to
Tomorrow" which features a multi-media space shuttle flight experience in
it's cargo bay.  Be sure to take notes as you prepare for your one-hour
space shuttle mission in the full scale shuttle simulator.
 
The Basics
 
Learn the history and principles of propulsion and guidance and put your
knowledge to good use when you construct and launch your own model rocket.
Historic achievements of manned space flight will be highlighted with tours
of the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and NASA's Kennedy Space Center.
 
Astronaut and Mission Training
 
This is your chance to find out what it takes to be an astronaut - the
academics, the emotion and the physical rigors.
 
After you work up an appetite with your morning exercise, you'll be given
an opportunity to dig into an ice cream treat similar to the dessert
prepared for astronauts during orbital and lunar missions. Food digested?
Grab you swim gear and take activities poolside where you'll experience
simulated microgravity as your team accepts the challenge of the
tetrahedron assembly using principles required to construct future space
stations.
 
New for 1994, the Zero "G" Wall gives would-be mission specialists another
opportunity to work in a neutrally buoyant state, while this time staying
high and dry.
 
Step by step, you'll build an ACCESS (Assembly Concept for Constructing an
Erectable Space Structure) tower for space station. Later, wearing white
lab coats and gloves, you can "clean up your act" as you and your team
construct a satellite in a simulated clean room (sterile) environment.
 
Also new for 1994 at the Brevard Community College Planetarium and
Observatory is the addition of a 70 ft. planetarium theatre with a
Digistar(r) projector and the only Minolta Infinium star projector in the
Western hemisphere.  Also, at Spaceport USA, you will see IMAX films
including "The Dream Is Alive" and "Blue Planet."
 
Space suit and helmet try-on gives a better understanding of the
difficulties of working in space.  Up and over, head over heels is the
direction you'll take in the Multi-Axis Trainer.  This simulator is
patterned after the earlier astronaut trainers which conditioned astronauts
for possible disorientation due to tumbling in a flight emergency.  Other
simulation exercises include the 1/6th Gravity Chair, 5 Degrees of Freedom
(5DF) simulator and the Trajectory Chair.
 
Throughout the week, you will become increasingly familiar with our
nation's current Space Transportation System (STS), in preparation for your
simulated shuttle mission.  Finally, you and your team of twelve trainees
are divided into orbiter and mission control crews. The countdown begins as
you climb into the full scale Space Shuttle mock-up.  Commander, pilot,
mission specialists and payload specialists - the orbiter crew keeps tight
contact with the professionals at mission control from launch to landing.
Teamwork and training are put to the test as you to to achieve mission
goals and bring the crew in safely.
 
Space Technology and the Future
 
Explore living and working in space with simulated space station training
featuring the Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) and Space Station Mobility
Trainer.  Plus, with your teammates, you will fulfill the assignment of
designing and building a space station model.
 
The benefits of future missions and extended space flight will be explored
with an eye on industry, agriculture and the environment. Practical uses
for space program innovations will be discussed.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs, log book and materials,
accommodations, T-shirt and visor.
 
Arrival time is Sunday, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Family and friends
are invited to attend graduation ceremonies held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday.
Each graduating trainee receives U.S. SPACE CAMP wings, a certificate and a
color group photograph.  Special team and individual awards are also
presented.
 
Departing flight should be scheduled after 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
 
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SPACE ACADEMY: Level I
 
5 Day Mission:
 
Alabama Campus
--------------
 
Grades 7 thru 9
 
U.S. SPACE ACADEMY Level I gives trainees specialized learning
opportunities not available in SPACE CAMP.  You'll have extra emphasis on
space shuttle operations and mission training.  But this latest program
enhancement also divides your twenty member group into two 10-person teams
to explore technology and environmental applications.  A shuttle mission
wil bring your teams together for a united cause that will challenge you to
increase critical thinking and decision-making skills beyond your younger
CAMP colleagues.
 
"When I say `I've been to SPACE CAMP,' that's an accomplishment and I'm
proud of it.  First, that I lasted the week, and then that I came back
again and again." - Arel Solie, Olympia WA.
 
The Basics
 
A historical overview of manned spaceflight, complemented by tours of the
U.S. Space and Rocket Center and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, will
lay the groundwork for a more in-depth look at the backbone of the Space
Transportation System (STS).  A thorough review of shuttle propulsion
systems including the External Tank, Solid Rocket Boosters, Main and
Auxiliary Engines is enhanced by the Space Center's resident propulsion
experts including Konrad Dannenberg and Georg von Tiesenhausen, members of
Wernher von Braun's rocket scientist team.  Topics such as Orbiter Systems,
Crew Systems, and Space Suits enlighten you.  Putting knowledge to the
test, construction and launch of model rockets provides friendly
competition.  Plus, some trainees take on such subject matters as robotics,
lasers and optics, while others investigate remote sensing, atmospherics
and life sciences as they relate to the environment.
 
Astronaut and Mission Training
 
The requirements and selection procedures of NASA astronauts are
highlighted during your space adventure, while other career options in the
aerospace industry and NASA are discussed.  During your space adventure
you'll be invited to experience many of the arduous physical and mental
training exercises experienced by NASA's astronaut corp.  Not every aspect
of the space program is automated: physical fitness means old fashioned
physical training, so energize and look alive with early morning exercise.
You'll "gravitate and motivate" with microgravity training, including
underwater exercises at a nearby pool or lake and use many of the
simulators, like the 1/6th Gravity Chair and the 5DF (Degrees of Freedom)
trainer found on the U.S. SPACE ACADEMY Training Center floor.  The Zero
"G" Wall may provide yet another chance to assume the role of a mission
specialist working in a simulated weightless environment.  EVA
(Extra-Vehicular Activity) task boards - satellite capture and repair,
truss structure EVA and other activities are possible assignments.  Other
simulators utilized in the program include the Multi-Axis, Manned
Maneuvering Unit, Space Station Mobility Trainer and Maneuvering Pod.
 
Seemingly routine functions, like eating lunch, take on new interest as you
and your teammates sample an astronaut meal.  Constructing a satellite -
classifies as Earth observation, communications or science - in a simulated
"clean room" environment is another challenging team exercise.  Your
training will be enhanced by watching actual astronaut missions captured on
film by the astronauts themselves and shown in the U.S. Space & Rocket
Center's Spacedome Theater.  Spacedome features include: "The Dream Is
Alive," "Blue Planet," and "To Fly."
 
Having received your mission assignments of either shuttle crew or mission
control, familiarization with the highly accurate space shuttle cockpit
simulator, full-size Spacelab, and/or mission control center take on new
energy.  Preparation intensifies for the two upcoming missions and then -
the moment arrives.  Adrenaline levels soar as the countdown begins.  We
have liftoff!  The commander and pilot achieve orbit, and payload
specialists and space station specialists conduct experiments inside
Spacelab while mission specialists perform EVA's outside the orbiter's crew
cabin. After docking with the space station, the shuttle crew returns to
Earth and you exchange team assignments.  Just remember, it takes teamwork
to overcome the occasional "problem" which pops up along the way.
 
Space Technology and the Future
 
Discus your views of future space missions and upcoming technology.
Interactive lessons on the Space Station, Delta Clipper and Mission to Mars
are certain to gain interest and elicit questions.  The "Journey to
Jupiter" deep space flight adventure will catapult you into a futuristic
mindset as it blends sight, sound and motion into "reality." A pre-flight
briefing, complete with necessary "medical procedures," readies trainees
for deep space flight.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs and materials, accomodations
and T-shirt.
 
Arrival time is Sunday, between 1 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Family and friends
who wish to attend the 11:00 a.m. graduation ceremony on Friday should
report to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's main lobby for ceremony
location.
 
Each graduating trainee receives U.S. SPACE ACADEMY wings, a certificate
and a color group photograph.  Special team and individual awards are also
presented.
 
Departing flight should be scheduled after 1:00 p.m. on Friday.
 
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SPACE ACADEMY: Level II
 
8 Day Mission:
 
Alabama Campus
--------------
 
Grades 10 thru 12
 
U.S. SPACE ACADEMY Level II carefully mixes classroom study and hands-on
training.  The core curriculum	provides a broad-based context from which
students may question, explore and discover. Three separate tracks of
study: Space Science, Engineering and Aerospace allow students to request
specific orientation and receive invaluable insight to career aspirations.
 
All participants who successfully complete the program will receive one
credit hour of college freshman level science from the University of
Alabama in Huntsville.  Transcripts will be mailed approximately six weeks
after session completion.  Cost of college credit is included in your
ACADEMY II tuition.
 
Patterned after NASA's crew training manuals, your curriculum is supported
by participating aerospace professionals from both NASA and industry.  More
than 90 hours of instruction means a lot of 14-hour days and immersion in
topics such as shuttle orientation, plasma physics, crew systems, orbiter
systems, space physiology, international space missions, the future of
space exploration and aerospace careers.  And even though you follow
track-specific instruction, all team members work together in integrated
group sessions for space shuttle mission planning.
 
You and your team will conduct three 2-hour missions, rotating roles in
mission control, the shuttle orbiter and space station.  Critical thinking
and decision making skills are put to the test as you prepare for your
Extended Duration Mission (EDM), lasting either 12 or 24 hours (ask you
SPACE ACADEMY reservationist about sessions featuring a 24 hour mission.)
 
Space Science Track (Technology) - As an aspiring payload specialist, you
will conduct experiments aboard the space shuttle and space station
simulators.  Experiments include gene-mapping, human physiology testing and
soil and water analysis and many others.  The Underwater Astronaut Trainer
(UAT) will become a familiar landmark as you dive into SCUBA training in
preparation for conducting experiments in the "microgravity" of space
station.  Track specific instruction includes astrophysics, materials
processing and emergency medical procedures.  Mission control positions
include Public Affairs Officer or Mission Scientist.
 
Engineering Track - This track is designed to provide hand-on mission
training aboard the space shuttle conducting EVA's (Extra Vehicular
Activities).  You'll take part in an entry-level SCUBA training program.
This microgravity environment is an ideal setting to practice mission EVA's
(Extra Vehicular Activities).  The Zero "G" Wall also provides the
sensation of neutral buoyancy, as well as a number of tasks including
satellite capture and repair, truss structure EVA and solar array
deployment EVA.  Mission specialists will traverse space with the aid of a
new Manned Maneuvering Unit simulator in 1994.  Moving along rails attached
at the wall and ceiling, trainees can move forward and backward, up and
down.  The MMU itself can rotate 180 degrees in either direction.  Academic
instruction includes robotics, engineering fields and optics. Mission
control positions include Propulsions Officer or Communications Officer.
 
Aerospace Track - Placed in the course of study, you will focus upon
educational requirements necessary for a career as aerospace engineer,
shuttle commander, shuttle pilot or aviation professional.
 
Hands on training includes exercises in space shuttle piloting and Mission
Operations Control Room scenarios.  Flight simulations training will take
you to the Aviation Challenge complex where you will strive to quicken your
reflexes and decision-making ability. Aerospace trainees will also use one
of the latest simulators at the AVIATION CHALLENGE training area.  The
two-man, enclosed cabin of the rotating centrifuge exposes you to the
G-forces associated with high performance flight while it teaches methods
to increase body mobility and dexterity.  Lectures and coursework include
celestial navigation, orbital mechanics and space piloting.  Space station
roles include Space Station Commander or Space Station Officer.  Mission
control positions include Flight Director or CAPCOM.
 
Planned for '94 - Pilot a real airplane in this new addition planned for
'94.  Offered in cooperation with the University of North Dakota, this
program is on a limited basis; please call 1-800-63-SPACE for more
information.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs and materials, accomodations
and T-shirt.
 
Arrival time is Saturday, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Family and
friends who wish to attend the 1:00 p.m. graduation ceremony on Saturday
should report to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's main lobby for ceremony
location.
 
Each graduating trainee receives U.S. SPACE ACADEMY wings, a certificate
and a color group photograph.  Special team and individual awards are also
presented.
 
Departing flights should be scheduled after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Tracks are assigned on a first come basis.  Each applicant
will receive approval forms for SCUBA instruction to be signed by a
physician and parent/guardian.  Completed SCUBA forms (for Engineering and
Technology trainees) must be returned to SPACE ACADEMY at least six weeks
prior to session date and no earlier than three months prior to session
date.  Physical requirements are noted on form.  Trainees with any history
of asthma, ear problems or seizures will not be permitted to SCUBA dive.
 
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AVIATION CHALLENGE
 
5 Day Mission:
 
Want to break the boundaries?  Push the envelope?  Can your reflexes fly as
quickly as your mind and can both match speed with your soaring spirit?
Want to find out?  If your answer is "Yes!" then AVIATION CHALLENGE is
unquestionably the program for you.
 
AVIATION CHALLENGE introduces you to the total experience of military jet
pilot training.  You'll learn the fundamentals of flying, then progress
through increasingly sophisticated simulator missions, including
aerobatics, aircraft carrier take-offs and landings, instrument navigation,
low altitude work and air combat maneuvering (woof!  that's a dogfight).
Ground and sky will become alternating backdrops as you "push the edge of
the envelope." Developed by experienced, military aviators, AVIATION
CHALLENGE teaches flight theory and procedures during aerodynamics, flight
systems, propulsion, high performance maneuvering and more. Fitness,
emergency and survival training promise to exercise body and mind as they
combine with other program components to build teamwork and leadership
skills, and instill self-confidence.
 
Films such as "To Fly," "The Dream Is Alive," and "Blue Planet" - shown in
the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Spacedome Theater - exercise thought and
creativity to round out the AVIATION CHALLENGE.
 
 
Basic: Grades 7 thru 9
----------------------
 
Flight Training
 
Assigned positions of pilot and "RIO," you and a partner will learn what
teamwork is all about as you engage in eight hours of jet pilot training
throughout your week.  Only one team of two will be able to walk away as
you vie for top honors in air-to-air combat.  Daily, you'll prepare a
flight plan, review your weather report, conduct a mission prebrief, fly
your mission and return to the "ready room" for mission debrief.  Studies
in aerodynamics are given a boost with radio controlled aircraft exercises.
The U.S. Navy Fighter weapons School is explored in detail.  Military and
civilian aviation careers, as well as space related careers, are discussed.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs and materials, accomodations
and T-shirt.  Each graduating trainee receives AVIATION CHALLENGE wings, a
certificate and color group photograph. Team and individual awards are also
presented.
 
Water Survival
 
This is pool time at summer camp like you've never experienced before!
Located at the AVIATION CHALLENGE lake, you'll learn the ins and outs
(literally) of the Helo Dunker simulation, including "air-lift" with the
helicopter hoist.  Life raft training requires balance and timing, and
survival at sea scenarios test your tenacity.  At the fun-for-all, the
Water Olympics Competition, you may be rewarded for speed, efficiency and
sportsmanship.
 
Land Survival
 
It's just you and the land - what should you do?  Whether as a signal or a
source of heat, learn the right way to build a fire before you set off to
locate food and palatable water.  Another basic requirement, shelter,
requires keen powers of observation, and a certain amount of engineering
ingenuity.  All efforts are good practice for the Land Survival
Competition.
 
Intermediate: Grades 10 thru 12
-------------------------------
 
Flight Training
 
The level of sophistication increases, making the Intermediate program age
and activity appropriate.  Nine hours of simulator time aboard a high
performance, "supersonic" jet fighter simulator turns up the tempo and the
heat as you learn to work as a team and develop leadership skills.  Plus,
see if you can take the stress of 3-G force with one of AVIATION
CHALLENGE's latest simulators.  The two-man, enclosed cabin of the rotating
Centrifuge exposes you to the G-forces associated with high performance
flight.
 
Aircraft carrier operations and exercises in catapult launch and arrested
landing procedures are practiced.  The ultimate test is your 12-hour,
applied or "Red Flag" exercise which combines flight, land and water
activities.  Red Flag, a realistic war game, will demonstrate your squadron
teamwork and individual flight proficiency as you execute air-to-air
intercepts.  When you receive that final Air Tasking Order (ATO): Flight's
on!
 
Graduates qualify for college credit from University of North Dakota.
Offered on a limited basis in 1994 with the University of North Dakota,
INTERMEDIATE trainees can spend two hours in *actual* flight time behind
the controls of a single engine plane.  Call 1-800-63-SPACE for details.
 
Water Survival
 
Phew!  "It's a lot further from up here than it looks from the ground."
That could be the thought going through your mind right before you take a
breath, swallow and begin your descent down the 40 ft.  parachute slide
wire.  Hitting the water, you'll practice parachute disentanglement
techniques.  Other water activities iclude the Helo Dunker and Helo Hoist
exercises and life raft training with single and multiple-person rafts.
 
Land Survival
 
Think you can hack it on your own?  Learn some of the tricks of the trade
and maybe you will.  Fire building, food and water procurement and shelter
building are the basics.  Add experience in navigation and signaling and
you increase your chances of rescue and survival. The art of camouflage is
another skill you'll acquire in the advance program.
 
Basic and Intermediate Arrival & Graduation
 
Arrival time is Sunday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.  Family and friends
who wish to attend the 11:00 a.m. graduation ceremony on Friday should
report to the Habitat to board a bus for transportation to Aviation
Challenge.
 
Departing flights should be scheduled after 12:30 p.m. on Friday.
 
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PARENT & CHILD PROGRAMS
 
3 Day Mission:
 
Alabama & Florida
-----------------
 
A positive mental attitude and overall self-confidence are greatly enhanced
by parental support and encouragement.  Acknowledging this, U.S. SPACE CAMP
offers a special program on selected weekends to provide parents and
guardians an opportunity to take a unique and active role in promoting
math/science education while boosting their child's self esteem.
Recommended for parents/guardians and children ages 7-11.  PARENT & CHILD
programs also promote learning as a life-long activity.
 
Parent/Child SPACE CAMP
 
A 3-day program for parents/guardians and children ages 7-11.
 
Together, you will explore the history, present and future of manned space
flight.  Lectures by staff, presentations in the U.S. Space & Rocket
Center's Spacedome Theater (Alabama program) or U.S. Astronaut Hall of
Fame's Shuttle to Tomorrow (Florida program), hands-on astronaut and
missions training in the U.S. SPACE CAMP Training Center, and tours of NASA
facilities (Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama and Kennedy Space
Center in Florida) create a mix of learning and fun certain to make lasting
memories.  Build and launch model rockets, and experience astronaut
training simulators such as the Five Degrees of Freedom Chair, the manned
Maneuvering unit and the 1/6th Gravity Chair.  You'll become real teammates
during two simulated shuttle missions.  Whether side-by-side at Mission
Control or executing an EVA (ExtraVehicular Activity) as a member of the
shuttle orbiter crew, parents and their children may achieve a new level of
mutual respect and friendship.  Tuition includes meals, educational
programs and materials, accommodation, T-shirt and hat.
 
Arrival time is Friday at 8:00 a.m.  Graduation is Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Departing flight should be scheduled after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.
 
NOTE - Some of the simulators carry height and/or weight restrictions.
Maximum weight on most simulators is 260 lbs.  The minimum height
requirement is generally four feet.
 
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SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
 
HEARING IMPAIRED AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
 
Hearing and/or visually impaired young people often lack positive role
models to influence career aspirations and, consequently, valuable
potential is needlessly wasted.  Recognizing the special need for
motivational programs for these students, U.S. SPACE CAMP works with
organizations such as the West Virginia School for the Blind and the
Alabama Institute for the Deaf and Blind, in custom-tailoring the U.S.
SPACE ACADEMY Level I curriculum to provide meaningful, inspirational
experiences.  "The ability to dream is governed by sight and vision, but
not the kind of sight and vision missing for these young people.  In that
respect, I'd say everyone in this session has 20/20 vision," says U.S.
Space & Rocket Center Director Edward O. Buckbee.
 
These programs have attracted young people from across the U.S. and have
also sparked an interest for adult level programs.  Enlarged print,
braille, sign language, attention to mobility hazards and other special
considerations are extended to put trainees at ease. For more information
about these and other specialty programs, call 1-800-63-SPACE.
 
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ADULT ADVENTURES
 
3 to 8 Day Missions: Alabama Campus
 
SPACE ACADEMY LEVEL I
 
Adult Level I takes you through the rigors of astronaut and mission
training while providing an abbreviated lecture schedule.  Receive your
mission assignments shortly after arrival and begin preparation for your
shuttle and space station missions.  Experience the astronaut training
simulators in a unique, educational role playing scenario.  Space shuttle
and space station missions promise to keep your energy and excitement
levels high as you and your teammates give your dreams a taste of reality.
 
Tours of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and the U.S. Space and Rocket
Center round out your weekend excursion.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs and materials, accomodations
and T-shirt.
 
Arrival time is 8:00 a.m. on Friday.  Family and friends who wish to attend
the 11:00 a.m. graduation ceremony on Sunday should report to the U.S.
Space & Rocket Center's main lobby for ceremony location.  Departing
flights should be scheduled after 1:00 p.m.
 
SPACE ACADEMY LEVEL I
 
All Space Academy Level II sessions have been cancelled.
 
 
AVIATION CHALLENGE
 
A 3-day weekend program, with an optional  2-day, air-to-air combat
experience at Sky Warriors* for adults age 19+.
 
If you have ever longed to put the "wild" in "blue yonder," AVIATION
CHALLENGE is the answer to your desire.
 
As weekend jet jockeys, you and your teammates undergo training developed
from actual military pilot training procedures.  Nerves of steel will serve
you well as you take the cockpit for spine-tingling fighter-pilot
simulations featuring air-to-air intercepts.  Increase and sharpen your
stamina and reflexes as you take on water survival scenarios.  Test your
physical and emotional mettle with parachute disentanglement exercises and
life raft rescue procedures - just a couple of the challenging training
activities.  A series of briefings complement hands-on activities and help
you hone skills that prepare you for the finale: an aerial combat mission
which reveals the real flying ace among you.  Break the excitement barrier,
the the AVIATION CHALLENGE.
 
*AVIATION CHALLENGE / SKY WARRIORS 2-day Supplement
 
The optional Sky Warrior enhancement begins late Sunday.  You will travel
to Atlanta for the experience of a lifetime!  So, you were the "Top Gun"
with the simulator; now, let's see who is the "Top Gun" in the "real"
thing.  Real opponents.  Real T-34 fighter aircraft.  A veteran fighter
pilot coaches you from the rear seat.  Together, you fly combat maneuvers
against the enemy.  Your headset amplifies the staccato shots of your
machine gun.  If you shoot straight, you see a trail of smoke pour from the
defeated aircraft.  Following a military style debriefing, you take home
the videotape of your cockpit and gun camera action from your flight.
 
During your stay in Atlanta, you will visit a local military fighter unit
and operational facility.  Receive briefings from the vets.  It's the real
thing!
 
Arrival time is 8:00 a.m. on Friday.  Graduation is on Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
at the AVIATION CHALLENGE facility.  Family and friends are welcome.  For
those choosing the Sky Warrior option, air departures should be scheduled
from Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport after 6:30 p.m. on Monday.
For those arriving by car, transfers are provided between Atlanta and
Huntsville.
 
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SPACE ACADEMY(r) For Educators
 
5 Day Mission:
 
Mission
 
To assist professional educators in motivating young people toward greater
achievement in science and math by providing them with exciting space
science and astronaut-style training, resources and applications.
 
Alabama Campus
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DISCOVERING SPACE: THE CLASSROOM CONNECTION
 
This hands-on based program aims to infuse classroom excitement by
motivating and inspiring teachers.  It uses the same hands-on techniques
with training and mission simulators used in our youth programs and
supplements them with classroom applications.  Marshall Space Flight
Center, NASA's leading center for propulsion development, supports the
program.  Teachers may apply for possible in-service credit through their
local school systems.
 
Guest and staff briefings provide fuel for classroom use; Omni-Max
presentations fire the imagination.  Hands-on ideas in a special Classroom
Connection session and rocket building activity greatly enhance the
"hands-on" astronaut and mission training.  Two simulated shuttle missions
allow you to participate in roles both on the ground and in space.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs, log book and related
materials, accomodations and T-shirt.
 
Arrival time is Sunday between 12:00 - 2:00 pm.  Family and friends who
wish to attend the 9:00 a.m. graduation on Friday should report to the U.S.
Space & Rocket Center's main lobby for ceremony location.  Departing
flights should be scheduled after 11:00.
 
SPACE ORIENTATION FOR PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS - SOPE
 
A five-day program offering college credit.
 
This program is offered jointly by U.S. SPACE ACADEMY and the University of
Alabama in Huntsville (UAH).  Supported by NASA's Marshall Space Flight
Center through a tour, guest speakers and hands-on activities at the
Marshall Discovery Lab.  Lectures and labs are provided by university and
NASA personnel to reflect current research and technological developments
in space related subjects.  Hands-on astronaut and mission training in the
U.S. SPACE CAMP Training Center instills excitement certain to be
contagious in the classroom.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs, resource materials,
accomodations, and college credit.  Three semester hours of graduate credit
are granted in elementary education, secondary education or science, based
on participation.
 
Arrival time is between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Tom Bevill Center on
the UAH campus.  Family and friends who wish to attend the 9:00 a.m.
graduation on Friday should report to the Bevill Center at UAH.  Departing
flights should be scheduled after 4:00 p.m.
 
NOTE: SOPE is open to U.S. educators one week in 1994.  Alabama teachers
may attend other weeks.  Contact the Alabama State Department of Education
for more information.
 
 
Florida Campus
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS COUNTDOWN TO LEARNING
 
A five-day program offering college credit.
 
This program is offered jointly by U.S. SPACE CAMP FLORIDA, and an
accredited Florida university, in conjunction with the John F. Kennedy
Space Center, (NASA's launch complex).  This program combines elements
similar to both programs at the Alabama campus in a relaxed Florida
environment.  Briefings and hands-on activities at Florida SPACE CAMP's
training facilities are complemented by special tours at KSC plus
university coordinated activities.
 
Tuition includes meals, educational programs, log book and related
materials, accomodations, T-shirt and college credit.
 
Arrival time is Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.  Family and friends who wish to attend
the 3:00 p.m. graduation on Sunday should report to the SPACE CAMP lobby
for the ceremony's location.  Departing flights should be scheduled after
5:00 p.m. on Sunday.
 
 
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GRADUATION
 
Alabama Campus
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Family members are invited to attend Huntsville graduation ceremonies.
Plan to arrive early for graduation.  After ceremonies are concluded, enjoy
a leisurely tour of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center attractions.
 
You'll receive two free tickets for the Space Center, Spacedome Theater and
NASA Bus Tour.
 
 
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
 
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center - Alabama's largest tourist attraction - is
also the nation's premier showcase of space technology.  The Space Center
established U.S. SPACE CAMP in 1982, thereby extending the concept of its
hands-on exhibits by creating stimulating space adventures for youth and
adults.
 
The Space & Rocket Center features America's only full-scale Space Shuttle
Exhibit, the actual Apollo 16 command module, the high fidelity model of
Skylab and dozens of rockets that trace the evolution of our space program.
 
Spacedome Theater boasts a 67-foot domed screen and a state-of-the-art
sound system.  Stunning cinematography and thundering audio re-create the
sights and sounds of space as captured by U.S. shuttle astronauts.
 
And, as NASA's official visitor center, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center
provides the only public access to NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.
Narrated bus tours take Center guests past historical propulsion test
stands and to a variety of key stops which characterize work being
accomplished at Marshall Space Flight Center.  From the Redstone Rocket to
America's Space Station, tour goers receive fresh insight to space program
goals.
 
Florida Campus
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FlORIDA: U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME
 
Family members are invited to participate in Florida graduation activities
at the conclusion of each session.  Plan to arrive early for graduation and
then enjoy a leisurely tour of the Astronaut Hall of Fame available to
SPACE CAMP families at no charge.  The U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in
Titusville, FL, located at the entrance to the NASA Kennedy Space Center,
tells the human story of America's manned space flight program.  With the
astronauts' own words, live the history of their heroic flights.  Then,
share an adventure aboard the Shuttle to Tomorrow exhibit which features a
multi-sensory video inside the cargo bay of a full size space shuttle
orbiter replica.
 
Spaceport USA, the visitor's center at Kennedy Space Center, is your
gateway to NASA's launch complex 39 where the space shuttle is prepared and
launched.  Guided bus tours take you near the massive Vehicle Assembly
Building, an authentic Saturn V moon rocket, and the shuttle launch pads.
While at Spaceport, don't miss the "Dream Is Alive" and "Blue Planet" IMAX
movies.  Spaceport USA opens daily at 9:00 a.m.  Florida's Space Coast
offers a variety of accommodation and entertainment options.  For a
complete Space Coast vacation planner call 1-800-USA-1969.
 
 
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CONTINUING THE ADVENTURE
 
Team Videotape
--------------
 
A videotape of your adventure at SPACE CAMP, SPACE ACADEMY Level I,
AVIATION CHALLENGE and Parent/Child is available ONLY IF YOU ORDER AT LEAST
TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE OF YOUR SESSION.  The cost of $45 includes shipping
and handling.  If you are attending with a friend and you both wish to
appear in the same video, you should both express teammate preference and
order videos in each of your telephone reservations and/or applications.
Videos (approximately 40 minutes in length) will be received about 6 weeks
after graduation.  Tapes include 10-12 of the week's activities and feature
you and your teammates (3 minutes per trainee).  Videotapes are NOT
available for SPACE ACADEMY II, Adult or Educator programs.  If we are
unable to accomodate your video order, you will receive a refund.
 
NOTE: Video preference overrides teammate preference.
 
 
Scholarships
 
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center offers full-tuition scholarships to
deserving students who are currently attending fourth through twelfth
grades.
 
Applicants choose the categories in which they wish to compete: Scholastic
Achievement, Ethnic Background or Financial need.
 
The competition is based on short essays submitted by students.  To receive
a scholarship application, call 1-800-63-SPACE.  For further scholarship
details write: Scholarship Office, U.S. SPACE CAMP, P.O. Box 070015,
Huntsville, AL 35807-7015.  (Note: Those seeking a scholarship to the
Florida program will apply with the Alabama office).
 
Because sessions fill quickly, you might wish to consider registering while
pursuing a scholarship.  Should you receive a scholarship, your tuition
will be refunded.  (A number of youngsters who waited last year to learn if
they received a scholarship before attempting to enroll were unable to
attend because sessions were filled).  You do not have to preregister in
order to apply for a scholarship.
 
Deadlines for receipt of completed essays are January 1 and June 1.
Winners will be notified eight to ten weeks after the deadline.  Entries
are not carried forward to the next competition.  Scholarship recipients
will attend the spring and fall sessions.  Scholarship applications are
available from October 1 to May 1.
 
 
Scout Merit Badges
 
Scout Merit Badges can be earned at SPACE CAMP and AVIATION CHALLENGE
(Aerospace or Space Exploration Merit Badges).  Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
must bring the appropriate forms for completion by CAMP/ACADEMY or AVIATION
CHALLENGE staff.
 
 
4-H
 
Youths may now attend U.S. SPACE CAMP as a 4-H activity.  4-H Missions in
Space is a high tech experience designed to supplement existing county and
state sci/tech projects such as aerospace and rocketry.  Both week-long and
week-end programs are available as part of the Missions in Space
curriculum.  A national evaluation team of 4-H leaders has agreed that this
experience is appropriate as part of the National 4-H Science and
Technology Program.  For more information, ask your 4-H leader to submit an
inquiry to your state 4-H office.
 
 
Group Discount Tuitions
-----------------------
 
With attendance from all 50 states and over 30 foreign countries, U.S.
SPACE CAMP, ACADEMY and AVIATION CHALLENGE provide trainees with a
tremendous forum for cultural exchange and social development.  Not only
can these experiences impact the individual student, but also student
groups who seek motivational education opportunities.
 
Ranging from school groups, to 4-H clubs, to scout troops and others, group
attendance at either the Alabama or Florida training facilities can be the
catalyst that sparks student imagination and achievement.  Groups may be
organized to attend selective U.S. SPACE CAMP/ACADEMY programs during most
of our fall, winter and spring sessions and qualify for special group
discounts, in addition to our seasonal discounts.
 
It is our aim to provide group experience opportunities at your
convenience; consequently, scheduling around school break periods (typical
school year or year round school year) is anticipated and welcome.  With
acceptance of the programs as "academically sound" by numerous schools,
your group may also elect to register during the academic school year.
Check with your school's administrative office to ascertain the best times
for your group to attend.
 
Call 1-800-63-SPACE and ask for SPACE CAMP Group reservations.
 
 
Uniforms --------
 
Additional Space Gear uniform options available for SPACE CAMP, SPACE
ACADEMY and AVIATION CHALLENGE for $75.00:
 
SPACE CAMP & ACADEMY
Package One(SSP):   2 Tee shirts with logo
                    2 Shorts with logo
                    1 Jacket with logo
 
Package Two(WSP):   1 Tee shirt with logo
                    1 Short with logo
                    1 Sweat shirt with logo
                    1 Sweat pant with logo
                    1 Jacket with logo
 
Package Three(FLT): Flight suit
                    Name tag
 
AVIATION CHALLENGE
Package Two(WSP):   1 Tee shirt with logo
                    1 Short with logo
                    1 Sweat shirt with logo
                    1 Sweat pant with logo
                    1 Hat with logo
 
Package Three(FLT): Flight suit
                    Name tag
 
  AVIATION CHALLENGE flight suit availability:
  BASIC:        May be purchased as a prepaid package. (Suit is not
                provided as part of the program).
 
  INTERMEDIATE: A flight suit is provided to camper for use during camp.  A
                new suit may be purchased in the prepaid package for the
                camper to keep.
 
Gift Shops
 
Located on-site in Alabama and Florida, gift shops feature official SPACE
GEAR clothing, NASA mission insignias, books, postcards, spacecraft models
and more.
 
 
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Transportation
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Transportation Detail
 
With your confirmation notice, you will receive a very important
TRANSPORTATION FORM.  Please return this form no later than 4 weeks prior
to your scheduled arrival to ensure assistance and airport transfers.
Verification of transportation will be sent prior to arrival and a staff
member will meet your plane or bus.
 
NOTE: For SPACE CAMP Florida attendees (CAMP, Parent/Child and Educator
programs) who arrive by air, there is a $25 airport transfer fee, payable
upon registration.  Bus transportation must be to Titusville, FL for SPACE
CAMP - Do not use Orlando bus station.
 
If the form is not received two weeks prior to arrival, we will assume you
are arriving by car and do not require personnel to meet your plane or bus.
Please inform us of any changes in your transportation plans.
 
 
Health Care
-----------
 
In both Alabama and Florida, nurses are on duty during program hours and
are on call during non-program hours.  A health information form will be
included in your confirmation package which must be completed and returned
prior to arrival.  Make an extra copy for your child to bring.
 
Some of the space flight simulators used in the programs may cause motion
sickness.  Some training devices have height and weight restrictions:
minimum height is 4'4", maximum weight is 260 lbs.  Participation in
simulator activities is not a requisite for graduation.  For safety or
maintenance reasons, specific simulators used by the trainees may vary.
Call (205) 721-7162 for any health related questions including special
needs or requests.
 
Safety
 
At U.S. SPACE CAMP, the safety of all trainees is of prime concern.  When
arriving by air, trainees are greeted at the airport by SPACE CAMP
personnel and transferred by bus or van to the Training Center.  Airline
tickets are collected and return flights are reconfirmed by SPACE CAMP
staff members.  Upon check-in at the Habitat, all students must call home
to let parents/guardians know they have arrived safely.  The Habitat
complex has 24-hour security throughout the year.
 
Counselors are highly trained and certified in the proper use of all
simulators so that trainees may have a safe and enjoyable experience.  Each
simulator id built to the highest standards.  All equipment is safety
checked and maintained by professional technicians and each enclosed
simulator is equipped with smoke detectors and closed-circuit television.
It is also a requirement that trainees wear safety helmets when using most
of the astronaut training equipment.
 
Housing & Meals
---------------
 
Alabama Programs
 
Housing - Bed sheets and blanket, pillow and pillow case, towels and
washcloths are provided.  All student housing has a 24-hour supervisory
staff and security staff.
 
U.S. SPACE CAMP - Trainees are usually housed in Habitat II of the Space
habitat Complex.  Hab II features open bay dormitories.
 
U.S. SPACE ACADEMY I & II - Trainees are usually housed in Habitat I of the
Space habitat Complex.   Trainees are bunked six per room.  ACADEMY I
trainees may occasionally be housed in Hab II to accomodate male/female
housing requirements.
 
AVIATION CHALLENGE Basic & Intermediate - Trainees are housed on-site in
squadron bays at the AVIATION CHALLENGE compound.
 
Alabama Space Orientation for Professional Educators - Housing is provided
at the University of Alabama in Huntsville at the Bevill Center.
 
Space Orientation: A Hands-On Program for Educators - Housing is provided
at a nearby hotel.
 
ADULT ACADEMY - Trainees are housed in Habitat I.
 
ADULT AVIATION CHALLENGE - Trainees are housed on-site in squadron bays at
the AVIATION CHALLENGE compound.
 
Parent & Child - parents and children stay together in habitat I or at the
AVIATION CHALLENGE facility.
 
Meals - Meals are provided at the Training Center cafeteria from afternoon
arrival through graduation.  Snacks, soft drinks and other items are
available at various sites at trainee expense.
 
 
Florida Programs
 
Housing - Bed sheets and blanket, pillow and pillow case, towels and
washcloths are provided.  All student housing has a 24-hour supervisory
staff and security staff.
 
U.S. SPACE CAMP - Trainees are housed on-site in open bay dormitory units.
 
Florida Professional Educators Countdown to Learning - Housing is at a
nearby motel.
 
Parent & Child - Housing is on-site.  Parents and children of different
sexes will be housed in different dormitories.
 
Meals - Meals are served at the on-site cafeteria located adjacent to the
Training Center and dormitories.  Snacks, soft drinks and other items are
available at various sites at trainee expense.
 
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