Aerospace and Innovation Academy

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After-school STEM programs focused on aerospace and CubeSat development, led by Kevin Simmons who has launched actual satellites with NASA and Shawna Christenson, an award-winning debate coach. Kids work on real spacecraft projects, write technical papers, and present at international conferences. SPACE Club serves 5th-8th graders new to physics and aerospace, while the Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team is for high schoolers ready for advanced projects. Both programs meet online weekly, connecting your kid with motivated students nationwide who are serious about standing out in STEM competitions and college applications.

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Programs (3)

• SPACE Club

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  Ages 10–14· Tuesday· Evening· Paid

  Kids learn space physics, aerospace concepts, and CubeSat exploration through weekly online sessions that cover basic physics and space science. This gateway program is designed for 5th-8th graders with little to no physics or aerospace experience who have basic algebra skills. Students who complete a year can advance to the hands-on Wolfpack development team.

• Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team VIP

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  Ages 14–18· Thursday· Evening· Paid

  Kids lead their own aerospace projects within the Wolfpack team structure, taking on leadership roles in spacecraft development and research. This advanced tier is for Wolfpack members who want to run independent projects rather than just participate on the team. VIP members get one-on-one mentoring and support for conference presentations and technical paper writing.

• Wolfpack CubeSat Development Team

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  Ages 14–18· Thursday· Evening· Paid

  Kids build real spacecraft and explore aerospace engineering through hands-on team projects that can lead to publishing and presenting at international conferences. This program is for high school students who have completed SPACE Club or motivated students looking to build standout resume experience. The team meets weekly online and includes students from around the country.