KSC: Scouting and Homeschooling Annual Salute

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Celebrates
Scouting and Homeschooling with Annual Salute Programs

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – KENNEDY SPACE CENTER –This year, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and homeschoolers are invited to participate in the annual Salute programs, a celebration of student achievements in math and science, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. The Salute to Scouts and the Salute to Homeschoolers programs honor the next generation of scientists and space explorers as they learn the story of NASA’s space missions and discover the importance of those missions through exciting hands-on activities.

Salute to Scouts is the ultimate behind-the-scenes experience designed to support the national scouting Space Exploration and Aerospace Merit Badge requirements. Salute to Scouts participants enjoy a private, interactive briefing about NASA’s latest missions, meet a veteran astronaut and participate in a variety of teamwork and space exploration activities to earn a commemorative Kennedy Space Center patch.

The Salute to Girl Scouts event is May 4, with registration due by April 26. The Salute to Boy Scouts event is Nov. 16, with registration due by Nov. 8. Both Salute to Scouts events are $45 per person plus tax.

Salute to Homeschoolers engages homeschool students, families and teachers during an exciting field trip opportunity that meets Florida Sunshine State Standards, FCAT requirements and national science standards. Salute to Homeschool participants enjoy special hands-on activities, meet an astronaut, learn about the latest NASA accomplishments and take a behind-the-scenes bus tour of Kennedy Space Center.

The Salute to Homeschool program is April 27, with registration due by April 20. The event is $45 per person.

Participation in all of the Salute programs includes the opportunity to enjoy special activities, the new Angry Birds™ Space Encounter, IMAX® films, the KSC Bus Tour, Shuttle Launch Experience, shows and exhibits, the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame and lunch.

For more information on this, or to purchase a ticket, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.kennedyspacecenter.com.