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SUMMER 2018 June 4 - August 10
281-483-0304
Gilruth Center
2101 NASA Pkwy, Bldg. 207
Houston, TX 77058
starport.jsc.nasa.gov
Adventures that Create a Lifetime of Memories
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Play-Well TEKnologies was founded by Tim Bowen in 1997. Introduced to the
LEGO® building system in 1996 and recognizing it to be both a popular play medium
and a tremendous learning medium, Tim began to develop projects which drew on his
professional experience and combined the elements of fun, challenge, and learning.
He began operating a summer camp program in 1997, followed
by after school enrichment classes in 1998. With steady growth
of the company, project development is now undertaken by a
staff of instructors bent on constantly improving the programs.
Mad Science was founded in 1985 in Montreal, Canada. The story starts with two
brothers, Ariel and Ron Shlien, who had fun conducting spectacular science experi-
ments to the amazement of the children in their neighborhood. At the age of 12,
Ariel used three hundred dollars he had saved working a pa-
per route to purchase a helium-neon laser and started offer-
ing laser light shows to local DJs. In January 1986, the teach-
er of a science and technology course at a local Montreal
YMCA brought in the brothers and their laser to offer his stu-
dents a great grand finale to his course.
Youth Tech Inc. originated in 2001 near the cornfields of Iowa where the camp's found-
er was working on his master's degree in Education Technology and instructing com-
puter classes at North Iowa Community College (NIACC). It was at this time that the
camp founder was asked by the college president to put together some sort of comput-
er training for school-aged students which started the concept of the week long com-
puter camp. The camp was also used as a research project for the founders master's
degree and research the best methods
for teaching students high end computer
skills.
Engineering For Kids began when Dori Roberts, founder and CEO, noticed that there
was a lack of engineering programs in the area to enroll her then 6 and 8 year old chil-
dren. Dori opened her first location in 2009 and began franchising
her business in 2011. Since then, Engineering For Kids has
opened 145 locations in 21 countries.
Drobots Company was originally founded by a small group of parents, educators, vi-
sionaries and do-it-yourself engineers. The mission was and still is to inspire students
to reduce time in front of a computer screen and instead utilize drone technology in a
setting that promotes collaborative project-based learning in a positive educational
environment. Hence, the company trademark slogan, Where Technology Meets Fresh
Air™.
Digital Media Academy was born at Stanford University in 1999 as the Academy for New
Media, a program owned and operated by the Academic Technology department at
Stanford University. In 2002, Digital Media Academy became a private institution, spon-
sored by the Stanford University Continuing Studies department. Since then, we have
set out to be the thought-leader in tech education for kids, teens and adults at prestigious
universities across the U.S. and
Canada.
For more information and individual course
LOCATION
ENROLLMENT
CAMP STAFF CAMPS STEM + sports camps also known specialty camps are designed to
enhance the overall camp experience. Specialty camp curriculums
includes sports, engineering, technology, arts, leadership, etc. Spe-
cialty camp fees and ages vary based on program, supplies and
length of camp. Camps may be taught in a class room or sports set-
ting. Ratios for specialty camps my range from 1:10 to 1:25 depend-
ing on camp and curriculum. Specialty camps may require sports
specific equipment or auxiliary technology apparatuses. Starport is
not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen equipment used during
specialty camp. All technology devices must be pre-approved by
NASA Exchange Program Manager before brought to camp. Special-
ty camps may be consolidated, rescheduled or cancelled due to low
registration. Online processing fees are non-refundable.
Camps are scheduled June 4 - August 10. Most camps are Monday
through Friday with convenient morning and afternoon drop times. We
are closed July 4th.
Camps are schedule from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Extended care will not be
available during the 2018 Starport summer camp session. Parents are
responsible for picking their child up immediately after session ends.
Starport offers camps for ages 5-17 through partnerships with organiza-
tions specializing in STEM programming. Camps are open to Johnson
Space Center dependents and non-Johnson Space Center dependents.
All campers must be registered prior to the first day of each session of
camp. Payment is due at the time of registration. Payment plans are
available for all sessions. You may register your child online or at the
Gilruth Center Information Desk during normal operating hours. Pro-
cessing fees will apply to all online registration, these fees are non-
refundable.
To enroll in camp online parents and participants must create an Active-
Net account. All camp registrations requires:
Parent or Guardian Name
Additional individuals authorized to pick up
Child’s Insurance Company
Child’s Insurance Policy #
List of any allergies
T-Shirt Size
CAMP SCHEDULE
Description Age Dates
Youth Tech Inc. will offer sessions in Video Game
Design, Animation, App Design, Coding, Movie Making
and Web Design 6-17 June 18 - August 2
Digital Media Academy offers advanced programs in
3D Modeling, Electrical Engineering with Raspberry Pi,
Music Production, Arduino Robotics and 3D Product
Production.
12-17 June 4 - July 20
Play-Well Teknologies will use Lego® to challenge
participants in various engineering challenges incorporat-
ing themes such as Jedi and Minecraft. 5-12 June 18 - July 13
Mad Science of Houston will teach students how
chemical reactions occur with basic chemistry experi-
ments in a fun environment. 6-12 June 25 - 29
Drobots Company will allow participants to under-
stand the wonderful world of Drones. Participants will
understand responsible use of drones through flying mis-
sions, obstacle courses, in addition to basic program-
ming.
7-14 June 25 - August 3
Engineering for Kids will offer sessions such as In-
ventor’s Toy Box and Computer Building with Raspberry
Pi. EFK will coach participants through the learning sys-
tem that teaches engineering and programming.
5-12 June 4 - 15
Sports Camps will be offered for basketball, soccer,
multi-sports and much more.
5-15 June 18 - August 10
All instructors have been
trained on all programming
and safety for all participants
under their supervision. Most
instructors are recruited from
an education setting and all
instructors have a back-
ground in education, comput-
er science, primary/secondary
education or engineering.