​Our Mission

Our mission is to create an environment that promotes educational achievement, encourages goal setting, teaches teamwork skills, and builds self-esteem in individuals of all ages. We provide unique, hands-on, authentic learning experiences and positive role models.

​All of our programs, classes, and experiences are based on five core values: 

BELONGING

"Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect."
-Brené Brown

Students will find acceptance among new teams and friends. Everyone deserves to belong, and everyone is welcome here. ​

CURIOSITY

Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics of a vigorous intellect."
-Samuel Johnson
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Curiosity fuels discovery. Students will discover the natural curiosity within themselves. They will develop an innate desire to question, explore and propel themselves forward on a path to success. ​

LEADERSHIP

"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." 
-Jack Welch

Students of all ages will have the opportunity to discover their own power to effectively lead. Students will learn when to step forward and when to step back; when to listen and when to be heard; how to speak up and how to hear others' ideas. ​

​PASSION

"When people call people nerds, mostly what they're saying is 'you like stuff.' Which is just not a good insult at all. Like, 'you are too enthusiastic about the miracle of human consciousness.'"
-John Green

Students will be encouraged to find their passion, embrace it, and pursue it whole-heartedly.

TEAMWORK

"If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself."
-Henry Ford

Students will learn skills to improve communication, conflict management, and problem solving as they work and grow together in teams.

Our Vision

Our Impact

​Classroom Experiences

Students will experience exciting, immersive space and physics classes or participate in a space launch mission simulation! From in-person to virtual options, check out our field trip offerings for your students!

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Summer Camps

Missions to the Moon. Rocket Building. Astronaut Training. Engineering Projects. And More!

​Come make unforgettable memories and lifelong friends at one of our signature summer camps.

Register for STAR CAMP!

​Science Center

We are designing our future too! The Community Space and Science Center will be a public, year-round, hands-on science center, offering authentic STEM learning experiences to all ages.

Click Here to learn how you can make this center a reality!

2021 Media Kit

Get Involved

We are bringing our mission and vision to life through the establishment of The Community Space and Science Center in Northern Utah!

Find out how YOU can help make this project a reality!

​As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, all donations to The Douglas Space and Science Foundation are tax deductible. 

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