What to bring: an outdoor quality sleeping bag packed inside one bag (such as a trash bag or paper sack) with name clearly marked on the outside. You will be sleeping on the floor. Also bring a minimum of toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste, hair bushes... and don't worry, our camp site has plenty of toilet paper.) Cool Idea: Mark your bag with stickers or flags (no paint please). Plain trash and paper sacks all look the same! It might be a good idea to mark your group's bags in a similar manner to insure that they are always kept together. Make yours different! Don't forget your camera! Pictures in front of the shuttle make great keepsakes!

What to wear: Like the dark of space... Space Center Houston can get very warm or very cold. It may be a good idea to bring along a sweater or light jacket or dress in layers.

What to sleep in: Keep in mind when selecting sleepware that Space Center Houston is a secure facility. Security cameras are located throughout the building (rest rooms excluded).  Sweats and shorts make great pajamas for our camp-in.

Optional: Although no extra money is needed for the camp-in, many campers bring spending money for The Space Trader gift shop. A special 10% discount is offered to all campers and chaperones.

What not to bring: Campers may not bring food/snacks, flashlights, radios, tape players, hair dryers, or other electrical appliances. These items will not be allowed in the facility (contact lens cleansers are okay.) Due to space limitations, Foam or air mattresses are allowed only for adults with a medical need. You may bring a camping mat the size of your sleeping bag.

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