re: I am interested in hearing about people's first-hand experiences at Space Camp.

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Having worked there, I can tell you the kids that enjoyed Space Camp most were the ones that were sociable and friendly, not the nerdy introverts who wanted to learn. There was plenty to learn but it wasn't life changing learning or anything. The friendships were what kids remember years later.

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I had a feeling that the curriculum was probably more geared to being an aerospace engineer rather than an astronaut per se.

The Huntsville Space Camp had Aviation Challenge, which was meant for older teenagers interested in becoming fighter pilots.

I have heard from other Space Camp attendees that those Aviation Challenge kids could be jerks to the Space Camp kids. But I imagine Aviation Challenge was probably what you wanted to attend if you were a thrill seeker.