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12 - 14 yrs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Jun 2, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm EDT
Discovery C.
Sibling Discount
Class Experience
Gear up for a week of space exploration and hands-on learning in Space Tech Trek! Teens will dive into the cutting-edge world of NASA and SpaceX, discovering how astronauts travel to space, build and live on the International Space Station, and use technology to explore distant planets.
By the end of the camp, each participant will create their own Galaxy RVR Mars Rover to take home—a personalized robotic rover built to tackle Mars-like challenges. Campers will also design creative aspects of the International Space Station and explore the transportation and technology powering modern space exploration.
This camp is perfect for teens who are curious about engineering, science, and the exciting future of space travel.
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Design Your Own Mars Rover: Build and customize your Galaxy RVR Mars Rover to simulate exploring Mars’ surface. -
Learn About Space Transportation: Discover how SpaceX and NASA rockets work and what it takes to travel to space. -
International Space Station Challenge: Collaborate to design living and working spaces that could survive in orbit. -
Hands-On Space Tech: Experiment with engineering and mechanics through exciting challenges and activities.
Notes
A full day of camp for teens is 8:30am - 3:30pm. We strive not to over schedule this age group so if extended day is needed, we will ensure there are age appropriate options in our Discovery Zones that can be more interesting than smart phones, but phones are welcome provided they can be put away during core camp experiences.
Sample Class Format
- 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Mission Briefing
- Start the day with fun facts, trivia, and an overview of the space tech we’ll explore.
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Tech Exploration Hour
- Monday: Intro to NASA & SpaceX – How rockets, rovers, and space stations work.
- Tuesday: The science of Mars rovers – Engineering for rough terrain.
- Wednesday: Life in space – What astronauts need to survive and thrive.
- Thursday: Space transportation – How rockets launch and land.
- Friday: Mission prep – Testing and finalizing projects.
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Snack
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Hands-On Space Challenges
- Monday: Build and program the basic structure of your Mars Rover.
- Tuesday: Experiment with rover designs to tackle obstacles like sand, hills, and craters.
- Wednesday: Design and create modules for the International Space Station.
- Thursday: Learn about and test propulsion systems and landing techniques.
- Friday: Finalize your Mars Rover and present your designs in the Space Tech Showcase.
- 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch Break
- 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM: Discovery Zone Exploration
- 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM: Project Hour
- Focus on building and perfecting your Mars Rover or ISS design. Work on team challenges that bring creativity and problem-solving to life.
- 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM: Space Exploration & Movie Time (Friday only)
- Wrap up the week with a space-themed movie at Cinebistro, exploring how space travel inspires pop culture.
- Monday to Thursday: Campers enjoy additional Discovery Zone activities during this time.
- 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Mission Debrief
- Recap the day’s achievements and prepare for the next big challenge.
Other Things To Know
Reviews for Discovery Center at Stony Point
Katie Y.
Feb 17, 2025
Loved:
I asked my daughter what she thought of her day at camp and she said “it was amazing. the coaches are so nice.”
Improvements:
nothing! very happy with our experience
Problem Solver's Academy: Feb 17
Location: Discovery Center at Stony Point | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Amanda B.
Dec 7, 2023
Improvements:
My son couldn't attend the class and I wasn't able to receive a refund.
STEAM Labs: Engineering
Location: Richmond Homeschool Collective | Instructor: Discovery Center Team
Discovery Center at Stony Point Location
Meet your Instructor
Discovery C.
About Discovery Center at Stony Point
Discovery Center at Stony Point (Discovery Chess, LLC) established in March 2021 by Rhonda Adorno, has quickly emerged as a leader in chess and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education in the Greater Richmond area.
