Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Come together for a brilliant week at NASA’s

Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA 2016 Dates: July 10th – 16th & October 23rd – 29th

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE

OVERVIEW: The STEM Robotics Challenge is designed for teams to get innovative with design processes. Teams are given ample opportunities to not only develop a completely unique design for their robotic rover but also achieve a higher degree of sophistication through more advanced programming tools like NI LabVIEW. The final competition takes place on a 16ft x 16ft simulated lunar surface. Based on the performance of the group on the first three days of the program, different levels of difficulties are set for its final competition.

SKILLS REQUIRED: Teamwork, Problem Solving, Fiscal Responsibility, Communication, Adaption to Unexpected Problems, The Drive to be Successful, and most important, the ability to have fun through science, technology, math and engineering.

LIMITATIONS: This event is limited to a grand total of 200 pupils due to its specialization. We highly stress the importance of getting registered as soon as possible to ensure your place is secure.

GROUP DETAILS: Minimum of 10 students per school; no maximum. Students ages 13 through 18 may participate; both girls and boys.

ADDITIONAL DATES: If your school or group is unable to participate on one of the two weeks indicated, please know that you may book this as an independent tour on any week that we have open availability. Please contact us for enquiries. Please do understand that if you opt to book an independent week, rates as well as inclusions are subject to change.

Mission: Robotics Challenge Mission Robotics offers students a concentration in robotics and gives students hands-on technical skills. Mission Robotics explores the principles, tools and skills of programming and building robots combined with team building, programming and obstacle course challenges. Camp KSC Mission Robotics encourages imagination and interaction with one of the fastest growing areas in STEM. Teams get more innovative with their design process and are given ample opportunities to not only develop a completely unique design for their robotic rover but also achieve a higher degree of sophistication through more advanced programming tools like NI LabVIEW. The curriculum is designed to simulate Robotic Missions to the Moon and Mars. The final competition takes place on a 16ft x 16ft simulated lunar surface. Based on the performance of the group on the first three days of the program, different levels of difficulties are set for its final competition.

Curriculum Components include: Robot & Claw Construction

Introduction to Programming Logic Basic & Advanced Programming Concepts

Knowledge Reinforcement through Challenges Significant Teamwork

Innovative & Critical Thinking

Curriculum Highlights include: Anatomy of a Robot

Motions, Rotations & Revolutions Braking & Coasting

Programming the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT 2.0 Sensors − Touch, Light, Ultrasonic, Compass and many more

Robotic Arms − from Theory to Construction Obstacle Courses & Challenges

Final Challenge on Lunar Surface

Detailed Itinerary

What’s Included:

Round-trip flights with a scheduled carrier 6-nights’ accommodation in destination Breakfasts, lunches & dinners daily starting with Breakfast on Day 2 and ending with Breakfast on Day 7 Florida airport transfers and transportation as shown in itinerary 5-Day NASA Master Class Series at Kennedy Space Graduation Ceremony & Certificate Presentation Full-time on-site Event Coordinator Assorted Event Gear 24-hour emergency cover

What’s Not Included:

Fully comprehensive insurance (mandatory) Transfers to/from home airport Transportation for activities not shown in the itinerary Meals on Arrival Day; Meals other than breakfast on Departure day Cost of visas, full or collective passports if travelling internationally Cost of inoculations or medication required for travel Sightseeing / Entertainment Options not shown in Itinerary Hotel incidental deposits & bills – meals, mini-bar items, recreation charges, purchases billed to room, etc Any gratuities – coach drivers, maid service, bellman service, area guides, event ambassadors