30.07.2026
A Summer in Space: AIS Ends Its July Summer Camp
Юные астронавты и инженеры готовы покорять космос.
July at Alabuga International School was marked by advanced technology and interplanetary discoveries. AIS successfully concluded its July summer camp, during which students took on the roles of professional astronauts and engineers of the future.
Two activity-packed sessions, “Project Hail Mary” and “The Martian,” brought together more than a hundred children in a shared pursuit of knowledge through immersive learning.
Both sessions followed engaging storylines that required teamwork and foundational knowledge. “Project Hail Mary” focused on astrophysics, “spacecraft docking,” and “establishing contact” with extraterrestrial civilizations. Through hands-on activities, students explored how complex systems work and how to solve problems with limited resources.
“The Martian” continued the adventure. The program transformed the school’s laboratories into a Martian base. Participants assembled Mars rovers, repaired solar panels, explored the principles of growing plants in extreme conditions, and even tackled astrobiology challenges.
A defining feature of both sessions was the combination of science and adventure storytelling. Mornings were devoted to survival in space, while afternoons featured quests such as “Star Maze,” “Galactic Odyssey,” and “Five Stations of the Galactic Express.” These activities helped children develop logical thinking and skills in working with large datasets. Alongside the quests, students attended preparation classes in subjects of their choice, allowing them to maintain their academic rate ahead of the new school year.
The program balanced intellectual and physical development. While some children learned to fly FPV drones, build planets, or develop chess strategies, others strengthened their teamwork on obstacle courses. This allowed everyone to find an activity they enjoyed and discover their talents.
Each session concluded with a report and creative performances. Students demonstrated both the knowledge they had gained and their ability to work as a team.
Two activity-packed sessions, “Project Hail Mary” and “The Martian,” brought together more than a hundred children in a shared pursuit of knowledge through immersive learning.
Both sessions followed engaging storylines that required teamwork and foundational knowledge. “Project Hail Mary” focused on astrophysics, “spacecraft docking,” and “establishing contact” with extraterrestrial civilizations. Through hands-on activities, students explored how complex systems work and how to solve problems with limited resources.
“The Martian” continued the adventure. The program transformed the school’s laboratories into a Martian base. Participants assembled Mars rovers, repaired solar panels, explored the principles of growing plants in extreme conditions, and even tackled astrobiology challenges.
A defining feature of both sessions was the combination of science and adventure storytelling. Mornings were devoted to survival in space, while afternoons featured quests such as “Star Maze,” “Galactic Odyssey,” and “Five Stations of the Galactic Express.” These activities helped children develop logical thinking and skills in working with large datasets. Alongside the quests, students attended preparation classes in subjects of their choice, allowing them to maintain their academic rate ahead of the new school year.
The program balanced intellectual and physical development. While some children learned to fly FPV drones, build planets, or develop chess strategies, others strengthened their teamwork on obstacle courses. This allowed everyone to find an activity they enjoyed and discover their talents.
Each session concluded with a report and creative performances. Students demonstrated both the knowledge they had gained and their ability to work as a team.
