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Space Camp 2007
Sunday, October 7, 2007

We departed from Minneapolis around 6:20 AM to Atlanta and arrived a little before 9:00 AM.  A coach bus was ready for us upon our arrival.  The trip to Huntsville was entertained by one of the popular sequel movie, "Home Alone".  It definitely made the trip faster.After arriving in Huntsville around 1:30 pm, the students and chaperones checked-in to their respective quarters.  Students had 30 minutes to make their beds and put away their stuff before space camp staff took over.  The first dinner is usually the best because of the long day.  It's good to know that all the kids were excited and eager to learn. Click here for a slide show of  our first day.

Friday, October 12, 2007

After breakfast, everyone gathered in the Challenger Room and were given their graduation credentials.  We will soon board the charter bus and head out to Atlanta, GA to catch our flight.  See everyone in MINNESOTA.


  day 4 Space Camp video.mov
Students build and launch their rockets.
  1/6 gravity chair video.mov
Students experience what it would be like to walk on the moon.
  spaceshot simulation video.mov
Mr. Barrett and Ms. Riley ride the Spaceshot.

Image Gallery: Day 1: October 7, 2007
Day one was deemed the "longest day" in travel, but we made it and now it's the "coolest day" of our lives!!
Students arrived at the airport at 4:45 AM. Students standing in line waiting for everyone to pass through Airport security. The sun starting to rise at thirty thousand feet. See all 44 images.


Image Gallery: Day 2: October 8, 2007
Sausage and eggs or your choice of cereals for breakfast! Groups are gearing up for a full day of fun filled activities.
Little tired for breakfast but we couldn't wait to get the day started. Ryan asking if everyone had a good nights sleep. Rocket Park to start the day off. See how big these engines are? At least I'm taller than the tires. Teddy trying to convince his mom to go on the G-Force. Wall climbing experience for Othello, Daisy, Fernanda, Destiny and Heavenly. Future astronauts (Michael and Myra) in training and preparing for EVA. See all 31 images.


Image Gallery: Day 3: October 9, 2007
You've asked for more pictures...here they are!! Enjoy and email us with your thoughts.
Oh NO! What have I gotten myself into. Space camp...we have lift off! ME! ME! I'm next Whoa! Group getting instructions on the use of the MAT (Multi Axis Trainer) See all 63 images.


Image Gallery: Day 4: October 10, 2007
Space Shot to start the day. Rocket launch for all the groups today starting at 2 pm. Then back for more 1/6th chair. We've made some nice friends here as well.
Ready or not...here we go! Hey, David...what did you have for breakfast? Oh!!!! Who's tickling my feet? That was not bad. Wheeeee! Aaaah!! Tom and Mike talking with new friends from Costa Rica. How do you say "three" in Spanish? Dejerah on the 1/6th chair...walking on the surface of the Moon. This is nothing... Teddy likes it!! See all 58 images.


Image Gallery: Day 5: October 11, 2007
Today is our last full day. We better make the most of it. I hope the mission goes well and tonite is the big trivia bowl, I hope our team wins.
Mr. Barrett testing the vertigo chair at Aviation Challenge Boy! I'm I'm Dizzy... Heavenly and Serge ready for their duties. See all 44 images.



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