Williamson County Parks: Out of this World

For kids ages 8–13 who are drawn to space and big engineering questions, this camp at Franklin Recreation Complex delivers a week of hands-on problem-solving centered on one ambitious goal: designing and building projects that would help humans safely inhabit the moon. Working in "Space State teams," campers explore aerospace, civil, and chemical engineering — not as isolated concepts, but woven together through collaborative construction challenges. Sessions run mornings only, 9 a.m. to noon, June 22–26, which is convenient if you're piecing together a full-day summer schedule. The $250 cost is reasonable for a specialized STEM program offered through Williamson County Parks. This is a good fit for a kid who likes to build things, work through complex open-ended problems alongside a team, and isn't afraid to think at a large scale. Families also explore Williamson County Parks: Mr. Bond's Funky Physics and Williamson County Parks: Demolition Robots for similar hands-on STEM options nearby.