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    European Space Camp

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    European Space Camp combines space and rocket physics with a hands-on rocket campaign, turning classroom science into a practical shared experience.

    Last verified: 6 Oct 2026Reviewed by:SSSean Stevens

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    European Space Camp at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility

    Current status

    Upcoming

    Eligibility

    Science-focused, high school-level applicants

    Age range / Year group

    Ages 17-20

    Location / Region

    Andøya Space, Andenes, Norway

    Cost

    Free

    Duration

    1 week

    Format

    In-person

    Next deadline

    Not announced · Next cycle not announced

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    Space & physicsMathematics
    Language: English
    Class size: Usually 24 participants
    Accommodation: Included
    Meals: All meals included
    Campus experience: Andøya Space
    Practical experience: Hands-on rocket campaign

    European Space Camp summary

    European Space Camp links space and rocket physics with a hands-on rocket campaign. Its appeal is the chance to connect scientific ideas with practical activity.

    An independent nonprofit run by former participants organizes the experience. English-language lectures and workshops bring together students with a shared interest in space.

    Consider it for subject exploration and practical curiosity. The learning experience matters more than treating attendance as an application credential.

    What is European Space Camp?

    European Space Camp is a residential scientific summer camp centered on space and rocket physics. Participants combine lectures and workshops with a hands-on rocket campaign at Andøya Space in Norway. The practical element gives students a way to connect classroom ideas with a space-focused experience.

    The organizer is an independent nonprofit, with former participants volunteering as Team Space Camp. The camp brings together an international group and conducts its teaching in English. Its academic level is designed around high school mathematics and physics.

    Why Succeed highlights European Space Camp

    • The hands-on rocket campaign gives the academic content a concrete practical focus.

    • The high school-level emphasis makes the camp a useful bridge from classroom physics to space exploration.

    • Former participants organize the camp, providing continuity between the student experience and its leadership.

    • Scholarship-funded participation covers the residential experience, including accommodation, meals and airport transfers.

    Who is European Space Camp for?

    Best for

    Students who enjoy physics and mathematics and want to explore space through practical activity with an international group.

    Not ideal if

    You want advanced university-level engineering content or a place that can be purchased without scholarship selection.

    Is European Space Camp worth it?

    European Space Camp is a strong option if your main aim is to explore space physics through practical experience. The rocket campaign offers a clear reason to attend beyond adding another activity to a university application.

    Its value depends on whether the high school-level content matches your current knowledge. Scholarship selection involves multiple documents and two rounds, so preparation takes effort and attendance is not guaranteed. Families should also assess any travel costs left outside the scholarship.

    A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.

    Cost and what is included

    Free; includes Camp participation., Accommodation during camp., All meals during camp., Transfers between Andøya Airport and Andøya Space..

    Accommodation

    Included

    Meals

    All meals included

    Provider details

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    Dates and logistics

    1 week; Andøya Space, Andenes, Norway.

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    How much preparation does European Space Camp need?

    Effort level

    Substantial application preparation.

    Best started

    Allow four to six weeks before the next published application deadline.

    Main challenge

    Demonstrating a documented passion for science clearly and personally.

    Typical preparation

    • Gather your latest grades and explain the grading system in English.

    • Prepare a concise CV and examples that show your scientific interests.

    • Arrange English proficiency documentation and identify possible second-round referees.

    • Test the application profile early, and plan travel funding separately from camp participation.

    Useful if

    You want practical space exploration at a high school academic level.

    What do students do on European Space Camp?

    Participants study space and rocket physics through English-language lectures and workshops. A hands-on rocket campaign connects that study with practical experience.

    Step-by-step process

    1. 1

      Explore space and rocket physics through lectures and workshops.

    2. 2

      Put scientific ideas into practice by participating in the rocket campaign.

    3. 3

      Share the camp experience with students from different countries.

    European Space Camp dates and deadlines

    Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.

    Application deadline

    8 February 2026

    Reference date

    Programme dates

    26 July-2 August 2026

    Reference date

    Applications open

    1 January 2026

    Opening milestone for the 2026 application cycle.

    Reference date

    Eligibility and requirements

    • Turn 17-20 during the calendar year of camp.

    • For 2026: born 1 January 2006 to 31 December 2009.

    • Demonstrate a documented passion for science.

    • Be fluent in English.

    • High school-level mathematics and physics knowledge is advisable.

    • Applicants from any country may apply.

    • University Engineering or Physics students are excluded by application requirements.

    • Other university students may apply if otherwise eligible.

    • Participation requires selection for a scholarship-funded seat.

    How much does European Space Camp cost?

    Program fee

    Free — Every participant attends through a scholarship-funded seat.

    Funding or discounts

    • ESA travel support: Up to €300 — Available through ESA scholarship seats for eligible nationalities.
    • Other travel support: Scholarship-dependent — Some scholarships cover travel to Andøya Airport.

    What's included

    Camp participation., Accommodation during camp., All meals during camp., Transfers between Andøya Airport and Andøya Space.

    How to apply to European Space Camp

    1. 1

      Identify the internal or external scholarship routes that match your nationality and residence.

    2. 2

      For internal scholarships, create a profile at the official application portal and use its application tab.

    3. 3

      Prepare your round-one video, CV, latest grades and English proficiency documentation where required.

    4. 4

      Upload English translations alongside original non-English documents and explain your grading system.

    5. 5

      Save your progress and test the application system before completing your submission.

    6. 6

      If selected for round two, follow the additional instructions and prepare relevant recommendation letters.

    7. 7

      For an external scholarship, follow that provider's separate application and selection process.

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    What does European Space Camp cover?

    The program covers the following focus areas.

    Space science

    Explore space-focused scientific ideas through lectures and workshops.

    Rocket physics

    Learn about rocket physics at a high school academic level.

    Rocket campaign

    Participate in a hands-on rocket campaign alongside the academic study.

    Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.

    Who teaches on European Space Camp?

    Former participants organize the camp as volunteer members of Team Space Camp. Lectures and workshops are conducted in English.

    Where do students stay on European Space Camp?

    Residential plan

    • Accommodation: Accommodation during the week at Andøya Space is covered.
    • Meals: All meals during camp are covered.
    • Airport transfers: Transfers between Andøya Airport and Andøya Space are included.

    What happens after European Space Camp?

    After completing this program, participants often pursue:

    Build knowledge of space and rocket physics.

    Gain experience through a hands-on rocket campaign.

    Explore scientific interests alongside an international peer group.

    Where does European Space Camp take place?

    The camp takes place at Andøya Space in Andenes, Norway. Included transfers connect the venue with Andøya Airport.

    Travel from home to Andøya Airport depends on the participant's scholarship.

    European Space Camp FAQs

    Participants learn about space and rocket physics and take part in a hands-on rocket campaign. High school-level mathematics and physics provide a useful foundation.

    Yes. Applicants from any country may apply, although individual scholarships can have nationality or residence requirements.

    No. Every participant must be selected for a scholarship-funded seat; participation cannot be purchased.

    Accommodation, meals and transfers between Andøya Airport and Andøya Space are covered. Travel to Andøya Airport may be the participant's responsibility, depending on the scholarship.

    Applicants can provide an English examination result and certificate. Without an exam, they should provide their latest English grade and a teacher-completed proficiency form. Native English speakers do not need to prove proficiency.

    Round one requires a video, CV and English proficiency documentation. The FAQ also requests latest grades, with English explanations or translations where needed. Recommendation letters are relevant only to round two.

    There are usually 24 places, although the number varies slightly by year. The organizers aim for equal numbers of boys and girls.

    Applicants must turn at least 17 during the calendar year of camp and must not turn 21 that year. Someone who is 16 during camp can qualify if their seventeenth birthday falls later in the same year.

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    • Scholarships – European Space Camp
    • Log In – European Space Camp
    • FAQ & Contact – European Space Camp
    • Apply – European Space Camp
    • European Space Camp English Proficiency Form
    • European Space Camp – European Space Camp

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    What we verified (on 6 Oct 2026)

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