Camp takes place on: Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:00am to 5:00pm Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00am to 5:00pm Friday, July 31, 2026 at 9:00am to 5:00pm
Camp takes place at:
BASIS Independent
8000 Jones Branch Dr.
McLean, VA 22102
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Set your future space explorers on a trajectory from our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system! This hands-on program will bring children closer to the stars, planets, comets, and more. Learn about living in space, getting away from gravity, looking for space phenomena, and building rockets! Each day, students receive new challenges and missions that keep camp exciting & fun.

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Important Session Information

  • This camp is for grades K – 2nd.

Daily Schedule – Full-Day Campers

Time Activity
9:00 AM General check-in
9:15 AM Morning greetings
9:30 AM STEM activity or project
10:45 AM Snack / restroom break
11:00 AM Indoor or outdoor activity
12:00 PM Lunchtime
1:15 PM STEM activity or project
2:30 PM Snack / restroom break
2:45 PM Indoor or outdoor activity
3:45 PM Clean & pack up
4:00 PM Genius games (chess, board games, or spelling quiz)
5:00 PM Campers dismissal
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