Monday, July 27 - Friday, July 31, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. · Mountaintop at Lehigh University
Open to learners age 8 - 13 • Cost : $440
Blast off & launch a lifelong love of all-things space & science!
This one week day camp will bring learners from the region together to complete astronaut challenges, conduct science experiments and have hands-on experiences that will boost camper confidence in their STEAM abilities. Each day will bring a new mission!
A Week in Space: What to Expect!
Topic: Solar System Airport Visit
- Take a Tour of the Solar System
- Solar System T-Shirt
- Intro to Genetics/Design a Space Alien
- Aerospace/Drones
- Design a new biomimicry device/Device must use a design or trait from nature or from a planet in our solar system
- Lunar Crater Challenge
- Stomp Rockets
- Start Working on Astronaut Mission Statement
Topic: Mars Challenger Center
- Write Your Own Story of Living on Mars
- Design an Underground Village
- Reinterpret an everyday object from Earth as an Innovation for Mars and Earth
- Meteorology of Mars
- Biology of Mars
- Aviation/Aerospace
- Bridge on Mars
- Balloon Car on Mars/Bristlebots
- Parachuting from Olympus Mons
- Begin building rockets
Topic: Meteors/Asteroids/ Comets
- Science Behind a Comet 3IAlpha
- OsirisRex, Dart and Psyche Mission/Asteroid Findings
- Save the Earth From An Asteroid Collision
- Biology of Asteroids
- Asteroid Invasion
- Meteor Math
- On Target
- Water Rockets
- Finish Estes Rocket Build
Topic: ISS/NASA Artemis Mission
- Botany and Growing Plants in Space/Mung Beans
- Docking with ISS, Teams
- Orion Command Module
- Design A Moon Colony
- Design an Astronaut Boot
- Aviation/Aerospa ce/Drones
- Eggstranaut
Topic: Go For Launch
- Eggstranaut Drop
- Launch Rockets
- Make Your Own Artemis Mission Patch
- Zoom With An Astronaut
- Review and Sharing of Astronaut Mission Statements
- Graduation
Clips from Past Astronaut Academy Camps
About Janet!
Janet is the creator and CEO of Janet’s Planet, Inc., a powerhouse voice in space and STEAM education. For over 27 years, Janet has ignited curiosity in young minds through award-winning television, live performances, digital programming, and unforgettable hands-on learning experiences.
Janet's Quick Stats:
-NASA JPL Solar System Ambassador
-Award-winning Science Educator
-12 Regional Emmy Awards; 5 Gracie Awards
-STEM-FLORIDA Award for Exploring Microgravity 35-minute documentary for students 3-8
-Guardian & Shepherdess of the Next Generation of Space Explorers
-2022 American Astronautical Society's Sally K. Ride Excellence in Education Award
-2024 World Space Week Association's STEM & Space Educators for Climate Change Award
-2024 Women's Space Award for Education and Outreach
Contact Jill Forrest for more information.