Space Voyage Summer Camp and Maker Lab Camps

Space Voyage Summer Camp and Maker Lab Camps include Space Voyage Summer Camp for ages 6-18 and Space Voyage Maker Lab Camps for ages 9-16. The program is a summer camp with 7 weeks offered in summer 2026, daily hours from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and free after care from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Maker Lab students build and fabricate Apollo Saturn V rockets using paper and cardboard and can take home 36" and 84" replica rockets.

Programs

• Space Voyage Summer Camp — 6-18 · Summer camp; 7 weeks in summer 2026; camp runs 8:00 AM-3:30 PM daily; free after care 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Space Voyage Maker Lab Camps — 9-16 · Summer camp; available during every week of camp; camp runs 8:00 AM-3:30 PM daily; free after care 3:30 PM-4:00 PM
• Cadet Alpha programs — 9-16 · 4-5 day experiences; available during every week of camp
• Pathfinder Program — 6-8 · Summer camp
• Cadet Program — 9-16 · Summer camp
• Intern Program — 14+ · Summer camp

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old
• General schedule: For summer 2026, 7 weeks of camp are offered. Five weeks are 5-day weeks, Monday through Friday. Two weeks are 4-day weeks, Monday through Thursday. The 4-day weeks do not meet on June 1th and July 4th. Alpha programs run during every week of camp.

About the provider

Space Voyage has been around since 1987. Alpha programs have been part of Space Voyage Summer Camp since the mid-1990s, and Dr. Palmere said 2024 was the first year of the Maker Lab program. Doc Palmere is the program founder and 2027 Camp Director, and Sara is the returning Flight Director. The program says it is a STEM program that celebrates "The Arts" and brings to life the importance of math and science.

Registration for Summer 2027 opens around Thanksgiving. All programs and all weeks are open. Camp registration is open. There is one staff member for every six students. Pathfinders have cut-in-line privileges and a no waiting policy at camp.

What families say

“It was the greatest week of my summer! For five years in a row!” — Cody, age 12

“Space Voyage is amazing fun. One part Montessori School, one part Disney World, and one part Santa’s House. I’ll be back.” — Dylan, age 13

“I loved launching the 9 foot rockets. Our triple launch was awesome.” — Mary, age 7

Last updated September 5, 2026.