We are the Young Astronauts, dedicated to creating a space faring civilization

The Young Astronauts Pledge:  
I pledge my best efforts to learn about space and further the cause of human space exploration. I will work to improve my grades in math and science and be the best I can be at home, at school, and in my community.

Meet Us

Who are the Young Astronauts? 
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Renaissance Academy Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to join the Young Astronauts Club. Students in grades 7- 12 can join the Voyager Club.  Both clubs are sponsored by Renaissance Academy, a public charter school in Lehi, Utah.  Both clubs use the USS Voyager starship simulator for their missions of exploration deep into the galaxy.   
Young Astronauts meet monthly after school at 4:00 P.M. Meetings usually last between 2 and 2.5 hours.  Every meeting includes mission time in the Starship Voyager and Space Academy coursework.  Look below for a description of our monthly meetings.  
If you're into sci-fi, space science, technology, and programming; if you want to fly in one of the nation's top starship simulators, then look no further. You've found the perfect club. Come join us. 

Before blast off

 Space Academy

 
Before launching on their monthly missions aboard the Starship Voyager, Young Astronauts study the science behind their missions. They also discuss the humanities and social sciences involved in the mission's plot and characters. Teamwork and collaboration is emphasized.  Academy activities include mission briefings, training in simulator operations, and the story and curriculum objectives to be achieved. 

To Explore and Protect

The Long Duration Mission EdVenture

Using the Voyager simulator as a "magical school bus" each EdVenture mission takes the cadets to undiscovered corners of the galaxy where they "explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no man has gone before."   

After completion

Space Academy

The post mission Space Academy de-briefing reinforces the learning gained during the EdVenture with an emphasis on its application in the real world.  The crew is given feedback and scored on their teamwork, communication, thinking, and leadership performances. Young Astronauts learn about space, math, science, and Technology at Space Academy.