How to Throw the Best Kids Space Camp at Home (+ Free Printable)
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Summer plans for your kids may be hard to maneuver with restrictions, work commitments, and mandates in place. If you have kids who would love a chance to attend the NASA Space Camp for Kids, then the Kids Space Camp at home will be something they will have a lot of fun it!
With so much happening in the Space sector starting with the launch of NASA’s astronauts- Robert (Bob) Behnken and Douglas (Doug) Hurley on SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft (on May 30, 2020), the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover on July 30th, 2020, and the return of astronauts Bob and Dog, to earth, on August 2, 2020.
How could we not help but make this time in history memorable for our kids, with the best Space Camp for Kids, at home?
Make memories with Your very own kids Space Camp at home.
I promise these Space camp ideas will not have you spending an arm and a leg to make this happen.
Most of the resources you need will be stuff you have at home or can quickly add to your weekly shopping list.
The only thing that will involve placing an online order is your special Space Camp souvenir gift for the kids, but more on that, a little further down.
Oh and a few add-ons for the Charcuterie Board.
Blast off with Space inspired treats.
What’s Space Camp without fun treats, right?
The kids will love these Rocket fruit kebabs!
These are so easy to put together and they’re a healthy snack, so why not?
Dottie had to work on a Space themed snack for a Girl Scout patch and this was her pick, plus we had everything on hand. 
She showed the younger two what to do and soon, we had a Rocket Fruit Kebab assembly line!
Rocket Fruit Kebabs
1. The first thing you will need to do is set aside the nose for your rocket. This could be the cone shaped banana ends or strawberries. 2. Cube the papayas and slice banana and strawberry rings. 3. Now assemble the kebabs with the nose on top and follow that with a blueberry, papaya cube, banana ring and finally a strawberry ring. There's no set rule the order of fruit should be a certain way after the rocket's nose. You can "design" your rocket any way you want. What would be cool, though, would be to add a papaya cube at the end, to symbolize the flames at take off.
Rocket Fruit Kebabs
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Here are some more Space-inspired treats to include in the fun:
More Space-inspired Treats
Galaxy Candy Charcuterie Board
This Galaxy Candy Charcuterie Board is loaded with tasty treats like Astronaut ice cream and spaceship lollipops and more. Get ready to knock your party out of the solar system!
Far Out Galaxy Fudge
Easy fudge that's out of this world. This galaxy fudge is colorful and sparkly for any space lovers.
Out of this world Space Bento Box
This bento box is definitely out of this world! Whether your kids have a love of space or are just learning about it in school, it’ll be all smiles when they open this lunch.
Galaxy Popcorn
All the space cadets will love this fruity galaxy popcorn! Fun to make and even more fun to eat.
Explore the world beyond with A FUN SPACE ACTIVITY PACK
This free Space Activities Printable is packed with fun activities that include
- coloring pages,
- a design-a-rocket-ship challenge,
- and printable memory game cards.
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More Space Camp Activities
I’m sure the kids will enjoy making these beautiful Galaxy tea light holders as well.
Don’t miss checking out these Outer Space themed games and crafts too:
Discover moon rocks in your backyard with this easy and fun tutorial. Kids everywhere will love playing this activity! Kids will love making their own moon rocks with this simple recipe. Then let them do their own experiment to create a moon rock explosion. This out of this world craft uses scraps from other DIY projects to make cute spaceships. Let your kids choose their own colors for this creative activity with a free printable template. Try this fun galaxy oobleck version for a kid-pleasing twist that puts the art in STEAM! The galaxy colors are a fun twist on this classic oobleck science experiment. Create your own night sky with crayons and watercolor. Teach your child all about space while coloring these 10 Free Space Coloring Pages for Kids including aliens, stars, planets, rocket ships, astronauts, and more! This Space Spinner Craft is a great way to let your child use their creativity and imagination. Now they can explore the world in a rocketship, all without ever having to leave home! The kids will have blast making this easy rocket paper craft! More Space crafts and games
DIY Moon Rock Hunt
Moon Rock Science Experiment
Rocket Craft Bookmark
How to make Out of the World Galaxy Oobleck
Space Art Crayon Resist
10 free printable Space coloring pages
Space Spinner Craft
Simple Rocket Craft
Touch down with the best Space Camp Souvenirs
You just can’t end Space Camp without a souvenir.
If you’ve read about Tremor, the sparkly apatosaurus that traveled along with the Crew Dragon team up to the International Space Station, you will know astronauts Doug and Bob plan to bring back the earlier plush travel companion, Celestial Buddies Little Earth (aka Earthy) , when they head back to Earth, early August.
How cool it would be for your child to watch the astronauts head back with Earthy, while cuddling his/her own Earthy!
On the evening of March 1, 2019, SpaceX President Elon Musk surprised the world by tweeting that he was sending a “super hi-tech zero gravity indicator” on board the Crew Dragon Spacecraft bound for the International Space Station the following morning. In the wee hours of March 2, television viewers were treated to the sight of a blue and green plush toy Earth floating in the cabin, soon to be welcomed to the Space Station by American Astronaut Anne McClain.
She in turn was succeeded by Christina Koch, who spent a record 328 days on board with Little Earth, the cuddly planetary plush from Celestial Buddies that defied both gravity and zero gravity in going where no plush had ever gone before.
Celestial Buddies prides itself with a collection of the sweetest, huggable plush toys that include the planets, the Earth, the Sun, the Moon and even a Comet.
While you can rush order your surprise Celestial Buddies plush via Amazon Prime for your child, you could also choose to make a Space Camp voucher that allows for them to pick Earthy, the Moon,
or even another plush of choice, instead.
Either way, this would be a sweet way to commemorate the end of a fun Space Camp.
Don’t be surprised if the kids badger you to plan another one later this year, again!
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First man on the moon
🙂 That will always be a top fave. “That’s one small step for man. One giant leap for mankind.”
I love all these fun space crafts and outer space learning opportunities. So fun!
Thanks! I love that our kids have so many fun ways to learn 🙂
OH YES, First man on the moon.
Yes!! 🙂
The first moon landing is one I will never forget.
That was definitely an unforgettable moment in time.
I have two the first moon landimg oe APOLLO 13 WHEN WE FOUND THEY LIVED .
I think we’ve watched Apollo 13 3-4 times so far and each time that scene comes up, it’s waterworks!
I’ll never forget the Challenger disaster!
🙁 We recently watched a heartbreaking documentary on that tragic mission. 🙁
Space camp! This is a great idea! A lot of children love space. My children admire the models of the planets. They love to go out of town on weekends to watch the stars at night. In addition, in August, the largest starfall of the year begins. You can make not only a space camp, but also a space holiday. For example, for a birthday. It’s a great idea to give children small keepsakes. Of course, on the space theme. You can go to the river, pick up large round stones and paint them like planets.
What a great idea! Planet rocks!! Thanks for sharing.
The Challenger disaster. Space camp is a great idea!
🙁 . Thanks Deborah.
I will never forget the Challenger disaster ,just like I will never forget 9/11 because it’s my birthday.
First steps on the moon!