The Alabama Shakespeare Festival (you haven’t experienced Shakespeare if you haven’t seen his works performed with a Southern accent) is auctioning off tuition for 2 adults and 2 children to attend Parent/Child Space Camp! The auction started at $150.00 but, as of this posting, is at $177.50. This is certainly… Continue reading
Well, Tom Skirritt, to be more precise. But, hey, he was in the movie SpaceCamp, which we’ve all come to love…and hate…and love! In this August 1986 issue of Starlog magazine, Tom Skirritt is interviewed about his part in SpaceCamp: “Yeah, it wasn’t a real exciting part, but there are… Continue reading
Word on the vine is that discounts will be introduced soon for six-day camps. If you’ve been thinking about registering soon for 2005, you might want to wait a few weeks. Though I don’t have any details about what kind of discounts will be offered, something is better than nothing…. Continue reading
An article, Retro Rocket, was published in today’s Washington Post. The article discusses how the Saturn Vs in Houston and Huntsville are beginning the first stages of reconditioning much like the work the Saturn V in Florida received. This story was linked to on the front page of Slashdot this… Continue reading
I’ve updated the HabFiles section of the site with an article from the June/July 1992 issue of Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine! It’s a pretty good article, rife with pictures and mentions of early 1990s Space Camp. All campers in the eight-day version, “U.S. Space Academy Level II,” cap off… Continue reading
I thought it would be a good idea to add a special rank to easily identify members of the HabForum who are currently or have in the past had the delightful distinction and honor of being counselors at Space Camp and Aviation Challenge. This will make it easy for anyone… Continue reading
I don’t often mention eBay auctions here, mostly because I want to acquire things as cheaply as possible! But there is quite an exceptional auction right now. It is from the collection of Gary Beadel, a teacher who was an one of the alternates for the ill-fated 51L. Among the… Continue reading
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope 2004 was as good for you was it was for me. Of course, that might not be possible! After all, I got to spend a fourth of the year working at Space Camp! Regardless, here’s to hoping 2005 goes even better for all of… Continue reading
I wanted to share with everyone a photo my friend and fellow counselor this summer Stasia took of the ever popular rocket launch! I for one think they need this photo (or one just like it) in the 2006 brochure (hint, hint). Regardless, it sure is fun to look at!
It would appear that Aviation Challenge 8-day Christmas camp is going to be/has been cancelled due to attendance being below desired numbers. It’s a shame, to be sure. Hopefully, those who were signed up will elect/be able to go to 8-day Advanced Academy or the regular Mach III session instead.
