NASA Dryden Expedition-1 BaseCamp
First Annual NASA Dryden Expedition-1 BaseCamp!
The NASA-Dryden Education Office in cooperation with the AERO Institute
is pleased to announce the First Annual NASA Dryden Expedition-1 BaseCamp!
Can my child or niece/nephew apply?
E-1 BaseCamp is open for application
to 6th, 7th or 8th graders whose parent/guardian has base privileges. (Entering
grades 6-8 in the Fall.)
* There will be a competitive selection process and 30 students will be
admitted.
What is so special about this camp?
E-1 BaseCamp Cadets will gain a unique
perspective of NASA by participating in hands-on activities such as: building
rockets & airplanes, competing in junk war challenges, and designing
team mission patches. E-1 BaseCamp will cover topics such as: Aeronautics
History, The Space Shuttle, Moon & Mars, The Space Station; and E-1
BaseCamp Cadets will tour NASA Dryden faculties, laboratories and hangers.
When/Where will the camp take place?
E-1 BaseCamp will be held daily Monday-Friday
in NASA building 4839 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July 30th - August 3rd.
The Presentation Day/Awards Ceremony for parents and guests will be held
at the AERO Institute on Saturday, August 4th in Palmdale.
How to apply?
1. Download application/brochure
2. Student fills out Part A, Part B, and Part C (Note: Part B - students
choose 5 questions to answer.)
3. Parent/Guardian signs application permission form to give student permission
to apply for program.
Completed applications must be received no later than Tuesday May 29th
to NASA Dryden bldg. 4839
Questions?
Email - Tami Simmons - tami.simmons@aeroi.org
Phone - Michelle Davis 661/ 276-2445