COMO Hotels and Resorts is delighted to announce the upcoming Space Summer Camp series for children and teenagers, led by NASA and Citizen astronauts in July and August 2023.

Young explorers are invited to become Island Astronauts in a series of Space Camps at the brand’s island resorts in Thailand, Bali and the Maldives.

Kids from ages 8 to 16 will learn about space through art, food and movement with veteran NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and Citizen astronaut Sara Sabry. Sara was selected as the world’s second Citizen astronaut, in a program by Space for Humanity where all civilians have the opportunity to apply to become a trained astronaut.

Participation in the Space Summer Camp will be offered on a complimentary basis during the astronauts’ residency.

The Camps will provide aspiring young astronauts with the opportunity to discover a host of activities that promise adventure whilst educating them about the universe at the same time.

Guests can jump in at any point while the camp is running, to enjoy a fun-filled itinerary of space-themed island experiences which include:

• Moon Rock Scavenger Hunt
• Blast Off! – make a rocket from baking soda
• Food in Space
• Space Games
• And more!

COMO Point Yamu – Phuket, Thailand (9 – 14 July 2023)

Led by American astronaut, Nicole Stott, and founder of Space for a Better World, Christina Korp, learn about space through art, food and movement. Guests can play a part in protecting the planet at COMO Point Yamu as you learn more from Stott about the visible human impact from space in the Mangrove Planting activity. Other activities exclusive to the resort include space cupcake decorating, and for an additional fee, a private dinner with Nicole Stott at Nahmyaa where she shares personal tales of life in space.

COMO Uma Canggu – Bali, Indonesia (17 – 23 July 2023)

Enjoy a series of space-themed activities that promise both adventure and education. Join veteran NASA astronaut Nicole Stott’s ‘Postcards to Space’ project by writing postcards and creating artwork with messages of future hopes and dreams. They’ll be sent up to the astronauts in space before returning to guests as a keepsake. Guests can also learn more about the visible human impact from space in the River Clean-up activity. Other activities exclusive to the resort include art and craft constellations and ‘Stars from Nature’ where you learn the traditional art of weaving stars from palm leaves gathered from the gardens.

COMO Maalifushi – The Maldives (28 July – 6 August)

This immersive camp at COMO Maalifushi promises a one-of-a-kind experience, led by Citizen astronaut Sara Sabry – the first Arab woman in space. Following the resort’s exclusive two-week Island Warriors: Earth Camp, guests can participate a fun-filled itinerary of space-themed activities that include Spacesuit Design, a beach clean-up, and even a session for creating food for astronauts. Other activities exclusive to the resort include star gazing with Sara Sabry, and a ‘Movie Under the Stars’ evening.

About Nicole Stott

Stott is a veteran NASA Astronaut with two spaceflights and 104 days working in space. She creatively combines her spaceflight experience with artwork to inspire appreciation of our role as crewmates here on Spaceship Earth. Stott founded the Space for Art Foundation — uniting a planetary community of children through the awe and wonder of space exploration, and the healing power of art.

About Sarah Sabry

Sara Sabry is an accomplished astronaut, engineer, and advocate for increasing accessibility and diversity in the space industry. She has made history as the first Egyptian astronaut, the first Arab woman in space, and the first woman from the African continent to go to space. Sabry founded the Deep Space Initiative, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing opportunity in the space field while enabling deep space exploration for all.