Are you ready to explore the mysteries of life beyond Earth and launch your dreams into space? 

Join us at a unique camp where you’ll dive into Biology and Aerospace Engineering with hands-on lab work and exciting engineering projects—including building your very own rockets! Our mission: to uncover clues to life in the cosmos!

Space is Limited! Early registration is recommended. Campers will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis, based upon date of registration and when payment is received. Waiting lists will be maintained and filled in the order that they were received should cancellations occur.

Registration

Date: July 6-10, 2025
Eligibility: Ages 14-18
Capacity: 30 students
Registration Fee: $800 (includes all camp materials)

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Camp activities: 

  • Understanding Life: Begin by exploring the question—what is life? Learn how scientists identify signs of life, and study resilient organisms like worms and microbes that could inspire the search for life in space.
  • Soil Sample Analysis & Life Detection: Dive into the lab to investigate soil samples, identify tiny Earth organisms, and learn the techniques used to detect life on other planets.
  • Rocket-Building & Launching: Design, build, and launch your team’s rocket! Discover how rockets carry technology into space and compete with other teams to achieve the best launch distance and accuracy.
  • Heat Shield Design & Testing: Each team will design and build a heat shield to protect their sample capsule. Put your heat shields through real-life testing to see if they can withstand extreme temperatures—essential for a successful mission return!

Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Missouri. USA Express provides shuttle service from St. Louis Lambert Airport to Rolla. You can contact USA Express by calling 1-800-872-9399 or visiting their website at https://www.usaxonline.com/. If you are having challenges arranging transportation, please contact the STEM Center for additional assistance.

All camps will have a $50 non-refundable fee. Persons wishing to cancel their registration must do so two weeks (14 full days) prior to the first day of their chosen program. No refunds will be made after this date.

Missouri S&T reserves the right to cancel any program in the event of insufficient registrations, severe weather or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately via email and phone, and all fees will be returned in full.

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Summer Camps

300 W. 13th Street, 106 Parker Hall, Rolla, MO
 Phone: (573) 341-6204
 Email: stemcenter@mst.edu

Operating Hours

Monday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday:8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed