Space camp launches the imagination for area students

Nine local Kansas City students were among 300 students selected worldwide from 25 countries to participate in this year’s Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy.

 Created in partnership with the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, the Space Camp is a week-long program that takes place at in Huntsville, Alabama. At the Academy, students experienced hands-on activities such as testing rockets and simulating astronaut training, shuttle missions and a moonwalk. The program is designed to emphasize Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education in an ever-changing, connected world.

 Honeywell has also selected 30 area teachers to go to Space Camp along with teachers from around the world this summer.