Missouri

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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At a Glance

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.
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
Small Group
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.

What You'll Learn

  • 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.

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).
Visit the Road Scholar Bookshop
You can find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
Meals
15 Meals
6 Breakfasts
4 Lunches
5 Dinners
The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
Lodging
Lodgings may differ by date. Select a date to see the lodgings specific to that date.
Display
Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
  • Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
  • Jul 14, 2024 - Jul 20, 2024
  • Aug 04, 2024 - Aug 10, 2024
6 nights
St. Charles
Situated on Main Street in the heart of historic St. Charles, Missouri, the hotel provides convenient access to restaurants, boutiques, the Ameristar Casino, and the Missouri River. Enjoy warm country style décor, a pool, fitness center, business center, and high-speed internet.
6 nights
St. Charles
Situated on Main Street in the heart of historic St. Charles, Missouri, the hotel provides convenient access to restaurants, boutiques, the Ameristar Casino, and the Missouri River. Enjoy warm country style décor, a pool, fitness center, business center, and high-speed internet.





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