Experience the authenticity of simulated space missions so you can teach with authority and inspiration!

Advanced Space Academy® Elite, a culminating Space Camp program for trainees ages 17 to 18, is by invitation only. Registration is not available online.

Always wanted to be an astronaut, but were too old for Space Camp? We have a camp for you! Adult Space Academy is an adventurous, weekend experience allowing campers to assume roles in hands-on, interactive space missions and learn what it takes to be an astronaut.

This camp is designed to be an experience for adults ages 18 and up.

Suit up for a mission to the International Space Station or train for a landing on the moon! Space Camp^® is the ultimate educational experience that illuminates real-world applications of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Space Academy^® trainees experience firsthand the future of space travel and train to solve technically challenging anomalies in order to complete their space mission.

Trainees practice clear communication through aquatic team-building activities and leadership training at Space Camp Challenge Course and put engineering skills to the test as they construct an ablative shield during the Thermal Design Challenge.

Advanced Space Academy^® explores college and career preparation through an immersive experience in science, engineering, technology and math.

Trainees experience a variety of astronaut training exercises, engineering challenges and team-building activities all culminating in an extended-duration simulated space mission.

THIS PROGRAM IS FOR GROUPS ONLY!

Pathfinder® provides an exciting introduction to Space Camp® in a three-day, two-night program for groups.

Groups programs available year-round. Click "Request Availability" to check date availability for your group Build a model rocket, train like an astronaut and work in mission control or launch as part of the flight crew on a simulated space mission. Minimum of 16 including adults 

Have you always wanted to be an astronaut but thought you were too old for Space Camp? Adult Advanced Space Academy® is a week long adventure with hands-on, interactive space missions and other activities to show you what it takes to be an astronaut.

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Alabama Space Academy for Educators for the summer 2026 application is closed. Applications for 2027 will open in November.