Design, Build, and Launch a Rocket - Teams will engineer a rocket of their own design by deciding which rocket parts are needed and what they can afford given their project budget. Rockets will be launched at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (weather permitting). Train like astronauts in this exciting session! You will participate in underwater training exercises using SCUBA gear in a local indoor pool. (Meals: B, D)

Engineer a Rover Lander - Given a set of parameters and tasks each rover must accomplish on Mars, students must decide how to create a robotic rover. They start with a price list for supplies and given varying criteria, students design, build and test their rover. Teams put their rovers to the test on a Martian landscape attempting to locate and retrieve Martian rocks. (Meals: B, D)

NASA Tours - Several tours are given at Johnson Space Center, highlighting both Mars and project related themes. See historic Mission Control Centers and the Space Station Mock-up Facility, with its life-sized models of the International Space Station. Visit the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory where astronauts train for Extravehicular Activities (EVA) in simulated microgravity. (Meals: B, D)

Talk to NASA Experts - Hear presentations by NASA personnel who are really making space exploration happen. Topics may include: Space Exploration, Rocket Propulsion, Mission Control, the International Space Station, Space Shuttle, Robotics, Space Suit Design or Space Physiology. (Meals: B, D)

Lofting Into Space - Given information about specific topics, all groups must present the necessary information to accomplish their rocket, rover, landing and lofting projects. Since teams do not have the same information, communication is critical! Afterwards fly to Washington DC, capital of the United States of America and a Guide to the Historic Neighborhoods and Monuments. (Meals: B, D)

After breakfast explore the capital city of US. See the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court, the Capitol Building, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Union Station, World War II Memorial Building, Pentagon building and Washington Monument. Later depart to the "Big Apple," New York. (Meals: B, L, D)

After breakfast proceed for a City tour of New York. The sight seen will include USA’s famous landmark “Statue of Liberty”. We will take a ferry ride to Liberty Island for a spectacular view of the New York City Skyline. Enjoy views of Rockefeller Center, Wall Street, Ground Zero and Central Park, Times Square, United Nations and more!. At the later part of the day enjoy the view of a lifetime from the 86th floor of the Empire State Building. (Meals: B, L, D)

After breakfast, proceed to the airport to board the flight for your next destination.
(Meals: B, L)