MSEC FAQ

We do not allow registration for campers younger than rising 4th graders. 

For interested high schoolers, the observatory directors recommend the ASSIP Program and the SCHAR Astro-Scholars.

The "Base Camp" is for rising 4th -- 5th grade campers. 

The "Advanced Camp" is for rising 6th -- 8th grade campers

At the Fairfax location, classrooms will be separated by grade level and age group, but lunch periods and the final presentation will be held together. 

At the SciTech (Manassas) location, all students will be in the same classroom, but campers can select a small group with other campers their age.

If you would like to change any details about your camper's registration, such as the date of the camper's registration, please contact camp administration at masonspacecenter@gmail.com. We request at least 1 week notice for registration changes. 

To cancel your registration, please contact camp administration. We can connect you with the TouchNet administrators to proceed with the cancellation and refund. 

Cancellations placed more than 7 days prior to the start of camp will warrant a full refund, less a credit card processing fee of about 5%.

There are no refunds for cancellations made fewer than 7 days prior to the start of the camp.

Your camper's accommodations can be indicated on the PEC Medical Form. MSEC staff are trained in basic accommodation strategies, but they are not professional educators, and some accommodations may not be able to be met.

For concerns related to your camper's specific needs, please contact masonspacecenter@gmail.com. 

We offer a 10% discount on Summer Camp registrations for George Mason University staff. To receive the code, contact camp administration using your @gmu.edu email account.

Need-based discounts are available upon request. Contact camp administrators at masonspacecenter@gmail.com for additional information.

On the Science and Technology campus, there is one option for Retail Dining: Randall's Cafe. Meals are typically around $15 per person.

On the Fairfax Campus, there are multiple options for Retail Dining. Our camp will be visiting the Johnson Center during the lunch period daily. Meals are typically $12 -- 24 per person. The full list of dining options changes each summer and will be sent out in the introduction email. 

Additional details about the retail dining options can be found on the Dining Website.

Additional details for drop-off and pick-up will be emailed out several days prior to your registered camp date.

For the Fairfax Campus, George Mason Parking Services has requested that MSEC Families use the Shenandoah Parking Deck. Floors 1, 4, and 5 are permitted for 30-minute intervals for MSEC Families during our listed Pickup and Drop-off times.

For the SciTech (Manassas) Campus, the parking area for Pickup and Drop-Off is Discovery Parking Lot A.