Virginia Space Flight Academy Overview

The Virginia Space Flight Academy offers a week-long camp for youth aged 11-15, focusing on rocketry, robotics, and STEM education. Located near NASA's Wallops Island, campers tour NASA, NOAA, and US Navy facilities, engage in hands-on projects, and enjoy various recreational activities. The camp emphasizes learning by doing, with projects like building and launching rockets and programming robots. Campers stay in modern dorms, and meals are provided. The camp concludes with a graduation ceremony, and scholarships are available through partnerships.

What age group does the Virginia Space Flight Academy cater to?

• 16 to 20 years

• 14 to 18 years

• 11 to 15 years

• 8 to 12 years

Which facility do campers visit to see the day-to-day workings of NASA?

• Jet Propulsion Laboratory

• Johnson Space Center

• Kennedy Space Center

• Wallops Island Flight Facility

What is the main purpose of the Wallops Island Flight Facility Fire Department visit?

• To see a demonstration of a crash truck

• To learn about fire safety

• To participate in a fire drill

• To meet the firefighters

What is the primary focus of the campers' projects at the Academy?

• Physics and Chemistry

• Rocketry and Robotics

• Astronomy and Space Exploration

• Biology and Environmental Science

What type of rocket can reach an altitude of 600 feet?

• Saturn V

• STS Mongoose

• Alpha One Stage

• Water Bottle Rocket

What kind of accommodations do campers have at the Academy?

• Tents

• Cabins

• State-of-the-art suites

• Hotel rooms

What is one of the evening activities available to campers?

• Board games

• Stargazing

• Go-karts

• Movie night

What do campers receive on the last day of camp?

• A letter of recommendation

• A certificate of attendance

• A participation trophy

• Awards for creative robots and rockets

How are scholarships for the Academy funded?

• Fundraising events

• Government grants

• Corporate and individual sponsors

• Tuition fees

What is the main benefit of the Academy mentioned by parents?

• Better social skills

• Increased physical fitness

• Development of independence and courage

• Improved academic performance