Best Astronomy Summer Camps
If you have a space and star-obsessed student, an astronomy summer camp might be just perfect for them. While some of these programs are very intensive and specialized, others allow students to explore all assets of STEM and space-related sciences specifically while also having a lot of fun and meeting other like-minded campers. These camps are spread out across the United States and even other countries.
You will find them held at amazing facilities like the Kennedy Space Center or on university campuses. They allow campers to make use of state-of-the-art facilities and top-level staff, all of which will blow their mind.
Top Astronomy Summer Camps
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Multiple locations, USA
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Ages 16+
At NASA, we explore the extraordinary every day and our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit and a passion. NASA offers students challenging projects and on-the-job experiences, building confidence, essential technical skills, and career readiness, all...
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Huntsville, AL
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Ages 9+
Space Camp has been helping inspire the next generation of explorers for more than 42 years. This internationally known program with more than one million alumni is based on NASA astronaut training and focuses on teamwork and leadership skills. Launched...
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Idyllwild, CA
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Ages 8-17
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Coed
AstroCamp offers one- and two-week overnight summer camps in Southern California for kids and teens ages 8–17. Nestled in the San Jacinto Mountains, our campers explore hands-on science, astronomy, outdoor adventure, and classic camp activities while building confidence in a...
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New Haven, CT
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Ages 16-18
The Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA) is an intensive research and enrichment experience for 32 rising high school seniors—students currently in 11th grade—who show strong ability in science and math, have a keen interest in astrophysics, and are considering...
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Evanston, IL
REACH (Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students) is a highly interactive program that provides high school students experience with astronomy research in an atmosphere of team-style learning, hands-on training, and mentorship from professional scientists. Sessions consist...
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Merritt Island, FL
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Ages 7-16
Space Trek is an educational company located at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex where students from all around the world can come to experience hands on STEM programs and learn about space exploration. We are dedicated to keeping ahead...
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Rosman, NC
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Ages 11-18
PARI’s summer STEM and space exploration, and astronomy camp programming is designed to inspire your young scientist’s curiosity, passion, and confidence to discover something extraordinary. We give campers experiences that encourage deeper thinking and problem solving skills while finding opportunities...
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Tucson, AZ
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Ages 12-19
With our Team of scientists and educators, Astronomy Campers operate research-class telescopes and expand their understanding of the cosmos while nurturing lifelong friendships among Campers with similar interests. Since our beginning in 1988, thousands of people, ages 11-85, have journeyed...
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Vestal, NY
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Ages 7-18
Camps for students who will be entering grades 2 – 12 for the 2025 – 2026 school year
For the 33rd summer, the Kopernik Observatory & Science Center in Vestal, NY is offering weeklong camps for students entering grades 2-12...