If you are the group leader who is booking the camp, you will contact your Space Camp Group Coordinator with any questions you have. There should be one group leader who is the single point of contact for the Group Coordinator. If you are a parent or chaperone, please contact the teacher who is serving as the group leader- this is the person who books the camp. They will answer your questions, or ask the Group Coordinator for you.

Payment Policy: A $50 non-refundable registration fee and at least 50% of the total tuition are due at the time of booking. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than 60 days prior to the program check-in date. If booking within 60 days of the program, full tuition is required at the time of registration.

PAYMENT: If your account still shows an outstanding balance, your credit card on file will be automatically billed 60 days prior to your arrival date.

If any of your students have allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform your group coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival at camp. Click here for more information on our allergen policies and meal options for individuals with allergies and dietary restrictions. *All meals are cafeteria, self-serve style, so students will be choosing their own food. While we do offer allergen friendly options, students must come to camp with knowledge of their allergies and what foods to avoid.

Yes! Space Camp is a global program that welcomes students from all over the world. In fact, more than 20 percent of Space Camp students each year are from international countries and locations. Students must have the proper paperwork to enter the U.S and be fluent in conversational English to attend camp.

Campers will stay on-site in our Habitat facilities. Campers will be placed in either a 7 person room or in a larger Bay room capable of sleeping your entire group. Your group coordinator will ask you to create a room request, breaking your students into groups of 7; however this does not guarantee the 7 person room and your students may still be placed in a large Bay room upon your arrival. Habitats are separated by gender and 24 hour security is provided. Lockers are provided for students to store their belongings, but they must supply their own locks. Campers should pack bed linens or a sleeping bag, and a pillow.

Snacks containing nuts/peanuts or may contain nuts are not allowed at Space Camp and will be immediately discarded without reimbursement. Such items will not be sold in our Habitat store. Our Gift Shop and vending machines contain products that may have been manufactured in a plant or facility that processes nut products. No nut products may be brought into Camp dorm areas. Our Kitchen makes every effort in using products that do not contain, may contain, or are produced in a facility that processes nut/peanut products. Our Chefs and nutritionists work to meet special dietary and handle them on a case by case basis. We make every effort to ensure that camp areas such as our Habitats (Camper dorm areas), Camp Galley (Kitchen and Dining area) and Astrotrek are nut-free environments. However, we cannot guarantee the total absence of nut products on our premises. In addition to our tree nut policy, our kitchen also takes efforts to ensure no cross-contamination of other allergens in regards to our special needs diets. All Camp meals are prepared in the same kitchen area so dairy, gluten and meat-by-product items will be present in the kitchen, and as a result there is a very minimal chance that food products may come into contact with other items. Because of this, we cannot provide a guarantee against allergen cross-contamination. If any of your students has an allergy or needs special dietary considerations, please inform your Group Coordinator 2 weeks prior to your camp Our Crew Galley is cafeteria, self-serve style. Students will choose their own food, so they should have knowledge of their own dietary restrictions before attending camp.

Group leaders and chaperones are responsible for the health of their students while at camp. Should a student become sick or injured while at camp, the group leader while make the decision of how to care for the child and whether to seek medical care. Any prescription medications students take will be the responsibility of the group leader.

We understand that parents will miss your child while he or she is attending our program. Unfortunately, parents cannot visit their child while camp is in session as it takes away from an immersive camp experience. We do encourage parents to attend graduation ceremonies and call their child while at camp!

Your child will have the opportunity to call home in the mornings and at night as part of their Wake up and Prep-for-Bed time. Calls after 10 p.m. Central Time are discouraged. You may not hear from your child every day. Please keep in mind they have fully scheduled days packed with fun activities throughout their camp experience.

If your group is staying on-site, but a parent not serving as a chaperone wishes to travel to Huntsville and have their child stay off-site with them overnight, it is at the discretion of the teacher in charge and the school. If a child is staying off-site with a parent, it is the responsibility of the parent to book the hotel and transport the camper to and from camp each day.

While at Camp, trainees should wear clothing that is comfortable and designed for active pursuits. Clothing should be appropriate for activities such as hanging in harnesses, working through challenges on the ropes course, and should be versatile enough to transition from many varied active endeavors in the course of a Camp day. We suggest durable shorts that cover the upper thigh to prevent chafing from webbing and harness straps for all genders. For water activities, we suggest that all genders wear shorts as/over bathing suits. Females will be more comfortable in one-piece bathing suits as they cover the skin and prohibit chafing and burns. Closed-toed shoes are required for astronaut training simulations and many other camp activities. Specific packing lists for each program can be found at View the current packing list for camp. We ask that common sense be used in all cases when dressing for camp; clothing that is disruptive or unsafe will be discussed with the trainee, and we reserve the right to remove trainees from activities if clothing is not safe for an activity. Please leave all questionable apparel at home and pack for an active week of adventure.

We recommend packing items in a rolling carry-on suitcase or rolling duffel bag that is easy for the camper to manage. Our lodging facilities are designed with limited personal storage to acquaint students with space limitations on the International Space Station (Space Camp) and in barracks (Aviation Challenge).

View the current packing list for camp

To help ensure a positive, engaging, and distraction-free experience, we are sharing our NEW Camper Phone Policy in advance.

Click HERE for a message from our Vice President of Space Camp, Robin Soprano, about this new policy.
We encourage campers to leave phones and other personal technology at home whenever possible. However, we understand that some campers are traveling internationally or flying to Huntsville as unaccompanied minors and may need a phone for travel purposes.

If your camper brings a phone to camp, the following policy will apply:

• Upon arrival, all phones will be secured in a locked, signal-blocking pouch.
  • Pouches are provided by the camp at no cost and are individually numbered.
• Campers are responsible for their assigned pouch and are encouraged to power off their phones while stored to conserve battery life.
• Campers will be allowed limited phone access once per day during a designated prep-for-bed time in the evening.
  • During this time, staff will unlock pouches for personal cell phone use.
• Campers who need a phone to monitor a medical condition must make arrangements in advance with our Camp Health Nurse by emailing Camphealth@spacecamp.com
• Campers without a personal phone may use camp-provided phones for domestic calls during the designated prep-for-bedtime.
• Camp will return personal phones before Camp graduation.
• Campers traveling as unaccompanied minors will be allowed phone access to coordinate travel and departure details after graduation. If a camper remains overnight due to a late departure, their phone will be re-secured before bedtime.
• A $50 replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged pouches.
• All other internet-connected electronic devices, such as tablets and smartwatches, are prohibited.

This policy allows campers to call family while helping them fully engage in the camp experience. We appreciate your support in setting these expectations with your camper before arrival.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at camps@spacecamp.com or by calling 1-800-637-7223, option 1, Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm CT.

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is not responsible for lost, stolen, or broken electronic devices.

No, flight suits are optional and may be purchased for $105. Trainees are sized upon arrival to ensure proper fit.

Transportation to and from camp will be arranged by your group leader- this is the teacher who is responsible for booking your camp and serves as the point of contact with the Space Camp Group Coordinator.

Yes! Flying is a great option for our out-of-state participants. The closest airport to us is the Huntsville International Airport (Airport Code: HSV) which is within 10 miles from us. For more information on rental car, taxicab, or ride sharing options from the Huntsville International Airport, visit