Space Camp Turkey

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Space Camp Turkey is one of three space camps in the world and only one in Asia and Europe. It is located at the Aegean Free Zone, a modern industrial center in Izmir.

Space Camp Turkey uses space and space technology with the aim to motivate and educate children aged 9-15 in the fields of astronomy and science. Through simulations, it improves youth self-confidence, teamwork and communication skills. Most importantly, Space Camp Turkey aims to foster Global Friendship Through Space Education.

It is located in the Aegean Free Zone, a high-tech industrial park in Izmir, Turkey operated by ESBAS the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company. Izmir is a vibrant Mediterranean city on the western coast of Turkey with a population of over 3 millions people. The camp is 5 minutes away from the International Adnan Menderes Airport, 15 minutes from the city center and one hour from world’s famous attractions such as Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary and Church of St-John The Apostle.

Space Camp Turkey is one of three space camps in the world and only one in Asia and Europe. It is affiliated with the United States Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Mr.Kaya Tuncer, president of ESBAS, decided to establish a Space Camp in Turkey after visiting Huntsville, Alabama with his Turkish friend Ismail Akbay, an Apollo Project Engineer who worked for Dr. Wernher von Braun. Space Camp Turkey opened on June 12, 2000. American astronaut Scott Carpenter and Ismail Akbay were honored guests at the ceremony.

Space Camp Turkey has hosted over 65,000 kids and adults from 40 countries and developed space science-related programs that consist of 2-Day Outer Space Adventure during the school year, 5-Day Space Camp and 5-Day Space Camp with Robotics during semester breaks, and 6-Day/10-Day International Summer Camps.

[edit] International Credentials

Space Camp Turkey is recognized as a science institution by the Turkish Ministry of Education. It is also licensed with the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission, governing body of the U.S. Space and Rocket Center. Space Camp Turkey is a member of the following school organizations: