Mission Moon – Youth Space Camp
Coming Summer of 2025
Registration: Opens spring of 2025
Grades: 6-12
Embark on a Epic Mission!
A new program to spur interest in space and aerospace-related subjects for 6-12 students in Iowa will be held on the Iowa State University campus in June of 2025!
Mission Moon will include a multi-day space workshop held in conjunction with the Iowa 4-H Youth Development annual conference at Iowa State University. This camp will offer youth the opportunity to interact with a variety of STEM role models while taking part in STEM and space themed experiences.
The program will feature many hands-on and interactive resources which will immerse students in realistic activities that reflect space and aerospace-related knowledge. It will include industry partners and Department of Aerospace Engineering researchers.

STEM Simulation
A multi-part, immersive STEM simulation for middle and high school students that emphasizes key concepts in NASA’s Artemis missions.
Scout a Landing Site
Design a Rover and Launch
Collect Regolith and Build Habitat
Search for Water Ice
Visit the Planetarium
Collaborators and camp developers include
- Iowa 4-H Youth Development
- Collins Aerospace
- Iowa State University College of Engineering
- Iowa State University College of Design
- Iowa State University College of Health and Human Sciences
- Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum
- Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Iowa Children’s Museum
- Ericson Public Library