Spacecamp Question - Help on info pls.

[a_lost_packet_]

My secretary's son is a prodigy. This kid, only 11, has built model rockets for the past 4 years. He even designs the things. He's won prizes and had one of his rockets recently recognized by the US Air Force as a notable achievment. (Some Air Force sponsored regional competition.) His current model has a digital camera in it and will record pics with altitude measurements and all other sorts of data. He's a smart kid and thinks that anything that flies and shoots fire out of it's rear-end is an instrument of God. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /><br /><br />My secretary wants to send him to Spacecamp. Currently, the tuition for Spacecamp is around $750 or so for the week. While she wants him to go, paying that amount may be a burden for her. (Yes, I've considered helping but don't think it is appropriate to offer before other avenues have been exhausted.)<br /><br />My question: Is there an Outreach program, Awards/Grant program or competition program that could help to offset the cost? He's a brilliant little ******. His goal is to join the Air Force and then, most likely, move on to NASA. (I think he should be an engineer but what do I know? heh heh)<br /><br />Any help on info is appreciated. I'll be scrounging around for more info over the next couple weeks myself.<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[juwong]

promising guy, God Bless Him!

 

[bobvanx]

I'm sure you Googled<br /><br />"space camp tuition grant"<br /><br />??

 

[arobie]

Just recently my Geometry teacher recommended that I go to spacecamp. I said that my family wouldn't be able to afford it, and she responded that there are ways to get academic scholarships for it. <br /><br />I'm going to find more information about it, and when I do, I will post it so that you can pass it on to this kid's mom.

 

[a_lost_packet_]

That's much appreciated Arobie! Many thanks!<br /><br />I did "google" some info on Spacecamp. Sadly, believe it or not, their site was down. <img src="/images/icons/tongue.gif" /> So, I'll contact the nearest Outreach person and put their skills to use later on this week I think. If that meets with no success, I'll call my congressman's office. Believe it or not, their staffers will call you back... eventually.. well, when it's important enough.. to them.. or something... or... An Election Year!<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[arobie]

I asked my geometry teacher for more information on the Academic scholarships type things for space camp today after class. She told me that they are Nasa sponsored. We could probably find information at Nasa's website, but she warned that it is not a promise that it will be there now. She said that if it is not there, Nasa will proably put up information in the spring.<br /><br />I don't know why that is so, I would think it would be up all year long, but I don't know. As soon as I have time, I'm going to look for information on Nasa's website. I'm also going to visit http://www.spacecamp.com, and browse that site.<br /><br />I will do this as soon as I have time. I've been busy lately between homework, fixing up a sunfish sailboat we just bought, and preparing for two family birthdays coming up this weekend. My dad and brother.

 

[a_lost_packet_]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I've been overloaded the past few days and haven't had much time. However, rest assured, if I find out anything at all I'll come back and post it here for you and PM you with the info. Thanks again!<br /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> <font size="1">I put on my robe and wizard hat...</font> </div>

 

[arobie]

Ok, I found information on the scholarships. This website has information on the scholarships and how and when to apply. <br /><br />I found a link to it from Spacecamp.com. After you choose whether you want to view it in HTML or Flash, there is a "Scholarships" button near the bottom of the page. <br /><br />The Spacecamp.com website is a really good website. There is alot of information on it, and it is very well done.<br /><br />Well, I wish the kid and mother luck getting a scholarship. Hope they get it. It definitely sounds like he deserves it. <br /><br />I just might try to get one also. I will have to think about it and talk to my parents about it.