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Misson to Mars with Code & Play

500 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70501
Phone: 337-284-0114Email: info@codeandplay.coWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

In our "Mission to Mars" camp, kids will embark on a journey of creativity, coding, and exploration. Throughout the week, they’ll design and program their own digital Mars rovers, solve challenges like Mars habitat puzzles, and collaborate on space missions. Each day brings a new “mission,” from coding simulations to crafting futuristic inventions, all while learning real STEM skills. By the end, they’ll present their Mars creations, giving them a sense of accomplishment and a fun, out-of-this-world experience!

๐Ÿš€ Mission to Mars: A Code+Play Summer Camp - Get ready for liftoff.

At Mission to Mars, campers will step into the role of space engineers, coders, and problem-solvers as they prepare for a simulated mission to the Red Planet. This immersive, hands-on STEM camp blends coding, creativity, teamwork, and real-world engineering challenges in an unforgettable week of exploration.

๐Ÿ“… Dates: June 8–12, 2026

๐Ÿ•˜ Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝ‍๐Ÿš€ Ages: 6–10

๐ŸŽŸ Investment: $325 per camper
(Early Bird: $295 if registered by April 15)
Sibling discount available.

What Campers Will Do:

Each day introduces a new Mars “mission”:

๐Ÿ”ด Day 1: Rover Engineering
Campers design and code their own digital Mars rover using beginner-friendly coding platforms. They'll program movement, navigation, and obstacle avoidance.

๐Ÿ›ฐ Day 2: Mission Control
Learn the basics of logic, sequencing, and problem-solving while coding space-themed games and simulations.

๐Ÿ  Day 3: Build a Mars Habitat
Design a sustainable Mars base using creative building challenges and collaborative engineering tasks.

๐Ÿงช Day 4: Mars Experiments
Hands-on STEM experiments exploring gravity, atmosphere, and survival science.

๐Ÿš€ Day 5: Launch & Showcase
Campers present their Mars missions, coded projects, and inventions to families during our end-of-week Mars Mission Showcase.

What Makes This Camp Special:

• Small group setting (12–16 campers max)
• Personalized instruction
• Hands-on coding + engineering
• Confidence-building presentations
• Code+Play lab coat included