… starts in
LATVIA!
July
2025
Jūrmala, Latvia
Bulduri Technical College
Latvian Space Industry Association (LAIK)
in cooperation with
Y-street
Registrations are now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are currently reviewing the applications and will communicate the results to the registered email address soon.
🚀 CASSINI Space Camp 2025 – Your Launchpad to the Future!
🎯 Target Audience:
Young people aged 14–18 enrolled at a school based in an EU Member State (camp language: English)
Limited spots available: 35 participants
Step into the future of space and technology at the CASSINI Space Camp 2025, Latvia’s most exciting summer adventure for teens passionate about space, science and innovation! Set in the vibrant seaside city of Jūrmala, this 8-day residential camp will immerse participants in hands-on experiences with satellite data, space entrepreneurship, space careers and astronomy — all guided by top experts from Latvia’s space industry and beyond.
🚀 What to Expect
- Explore space like never before
- Use real satellite data from Copernicus & Galileo to solve real Earth problems
- Stargaze with professional astronomers and visit high-tech observatories
- Dive into the world of space careers and entrepreneurship
- Pitch your own space-themed start-up ideas at the final event
- Enjoy edutainment at its best: games, team missions, engaging lectures and inspiring excursions
🌍 Why Join?
Whether you dream of becoming a space engineer, environmental scientist, tech innovator or your passion is communication — this camp is your first step into the cosmos. No prior knowledge needed — just your curiosity, creativity and English language skills!
🛰 Organised by the Latvian Space Industry Association (LAIK) in cooperation in YStreet, this camp is certified, safe and designed for young minds ready to reach for the stars.
Selection process scheduled to be completed before June 21st.
Space Camp in LATVIA!
The camp includes an 8-day residential program with full-board accommodation (meals and snacks), educational sessions led by space experts, hands-on workshops, excursions to Latvia’s top space-related institutions, recreational activities, evening programs, and a final event with presentations. Insurance coverage is also provided.
The camp takes place at Bulduri Technical College in Jūrmala, near the seaside, about 30 km from Riga and 25 km from the airport. It is easily accessible by car or public transport. The venue includes modern dormitories, classrooms, and outdoor spaces.
Participants will visit key space science locations, including:
- The Space Knowledge Centre in Cēsis,
- The Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre
The camp will be conducted entirely in English, as participants will come from different language backgrounds. A working knowledge of English is required, but the team is multilingual and ready to support participants if needed.
Yes, the CASSINI Space Camp is completely free for selected participants. However, spots are limited. Selection is based on a motivational letter and, if shortlisted, a brief interview to ensure motivation and readiness to participate
