It was an overall fantastic experience. The MCC leadership was incredibly dedicated and they were just generally wonderful people. If I needed help with something, they would be there to help. I learned a lot, including random space facts, and better ways to work with both kids and adults.
What I wish was different
The biggest negative at Space Camp is if you are an RA. I do not recommend being an RA at ALL. I had to work approximately 40 hours/month unpaid to cover housing expenses, but that doesn't include the general "kid knocks on your door and wakes you up 5 times in one night" kind of stuff. Also the accommodations were not very good. Food was not good, and there were not enough staff bathrooms in the Habitats.
Advice
Don't be an RA. If you like space history and can handle kids all day, be a team leader. If you are more interested in space missions, and can work with kids but can't handle them all day, I recommend being MCC. With MCC, you only have any given group of kids for about an hour at a time. If you like planes and a military feel, go for Aviation Challenge.
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Crew trainer
May 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
The hours
Advice
Their System
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Crew trainer
January 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I love my job here, I get to empower and educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and aviators.
What I wish was different
Not much I would change
Advice
Learn all you can, go into each experience with an open mind, have fun and learn all you can from your trainees
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Space Camp Photographer
June 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
The amount of hours helped me save money over summer
What I wish was different
I wish it wasn’t so hot outside
Advice
You have to have a good work ethic
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Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
strong employee friendships, interesting and fun job duties, fun place to work, free cafeteria meals while leading a team, working with kids
What I wish was different
unpredictable hours
Advice
This job requires a lot of patience and a love for working with kids
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Lifeguard
May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
The other employees were fantastic. Management was also really good and took care of the lifeguards. If you like working with kids this is a great opportunity.
What I wish was different
Advice
Prepare to work. This is not a normal lifeguard job but it is rewarding. There are also other opportunities to work with kids and aerospace if lifeguarding isn’t your thing.
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Space camp photographer
June - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Easy to adjust to, very diverse and friendly staff.
What I wish was different
Needed more staff at first, but eventually got enough to spread workload evenly.
Advice
Bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Also, wear comfortable shoes.
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Crew Trainer
May - July 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Working with the other Crew Trainers at Aviation Challenge
What I wish was different
There was a lot of change this past year, so a little stability would have been nice.
Advice
Making friends with the other Crew Trainers is one of the most important things to do.
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MCC Crew Trainer
May - August 2019 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
Management and communication within the MCC department were always clear and concise. It also allowed for great networking and the ability to teach and train people of varying ages who were interested in space and hoped to pursue it in the future was a rewarding experience.
What I wish was different
Double shifts scheduled multiple days in a row increases wear and tear on your body fatigue-wise
Advice
Pace your activities outside of work so you do not hit a fatigue wall on the job and if you are ever unsure of something just ask leadership or your boss. They are always happy to help or retrain.
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space camp counselor
May - August 2018 • Huntsville, AL
What I liked
I really enjoyed sharing all my knowledge about space and math to younger kids. Not only did I see their curiosity grow stronger throughout the week but I also got to learn about different cultures and customs.
What I wish was different
The hours were very long and I didn't have much time to do hobbies that I wanted to do over the summer like read or do art projects
Advice
I would say that it was an awesome experience but to not overwork yourself during the summer. Find some time to enjoy time off from school at least once a week because you don't want to get burned out!
