What ages does NASA Astro Camp accept?

NASA Astro Camp is open to children ages 5–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does NASA Astro Camp cost?

NASA Astro Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are NASA Astro Camp's hours?

NASA Astro Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs NASA Astro Camp?

NASA Astro Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does NASA Astro Camp provide lunch?

NASA Astro Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ STEM · Ages 5–10

NASA Astro Camp

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian · $225/week

NASA Astro Camp at the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian offers a day camp experience focused on space exploration and STEM activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The NASA Astro Camp is a day camp program offered by the Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian. The museum's website, mschildrensmuseum.org, loads successfully and provides details about the camp, including its focus on space exploration and STEM activities. The camp is designed for children aged 6-10 and runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Mississippi Children's Museum has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 1,000 reviews, indicating a generally positive public perception of the host institution. The camp itself is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), and no state licensing information for camps in Mississippi was readily available. The website lists social media handles for the museum as @mschildrensmuseum on Instagram and 'MississippiChildrensMuseum' on Facebook. The camp is part of a larger non-profit organization, the Mississippi Children's Museum.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 5–10

NASA Astro Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: STEM
Ages: 5–10
Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Address: 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
Cost notes: USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about NASA Astro Camp

What ages does NASA Astro Camp accept?: NASA Astro Camp is open to children ages 5–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does NASA Astro Camp cost?: NASA Astro Camp publishes $225/week for the standard session. USD. Lunch can be provided for an additional $30/week. A 10% discount is available for museum members. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are NASA Astro Camp's hours?: NASA Astro Camp runs 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs NASA Astro Camp?: NASA Astro Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does NASA Astro Camp provide lunch?: NASA Astro Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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