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Missouri & Beyond: Discover Space & Science With Your Grandchild

Program No. 21935RJ
Set out on an adventure of discovery in St. Louis, where you’ll build a rocket, simulate a space mission, learn about constellations and inspire your grandchild to shoot for the stars!
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GrandparentSmall GroupBest ValueScience & TechnologyAges 9 – 11
Length
7 days
Rating (5)
Activity Level
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1,749 / ADULT
1,349 / CHILD
Program
At a Glance
Duration
7 days
Program Begins
St. Charles
Program Concludes
St. Charles
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
16 ( 6B, 5L, 5D )
Activity Level
Become an engineer, an astronaut and a mad scientist all in one week as you and your grandchild take on a mission into outer space and rocket blast-off! Meet and learn from brilliant scientists and teachers at the St. Louis Science Center — one of the top four in the country — the Challenger Learning Center, McDonnell Planetarium and Boeing Headquarters. Zoom into space and explore the solar system in the St. Louis sky. Build and fly your own drone and compete drone obstacle course. Marvel at the engineering feat and spectacular views from the top of the St. Louis Arch.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Enjoy a simulated space mission at the Challenger Learning Center.
  • Spend a day with drones and compete in a drone obstacle course.
  • Marvel at the engineering feat and spectacular views from the top of the St. Louis Arch.
  • Spend the day exploring the Aquarium at Union Station
  • Build and launch your own rockets.
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General Notes
Program is for grandchildren ages 9-11. For a program for younger grandchildren (ages 6-8), check out "A Scientific World of Discovery With Your Younger Grandchild" (#22895).
Activity Level
On Your Feet
A great deal of walking and standing will be required at field study locations. A minimum of 1-2 miles per day of walking will be required. Plan on getting on and off a bus several times each day.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Reading List
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.