[Registration closed](MVS20260401)Hong Kong Space Museum: Young Astronaut Training Camp 2026
Event Registration
[Registration closed](MVS20260401)Hong Kong Space Museum: Young Astronaut Training Camp 2026
Background: To cultivate the interest in space science and astronomy among the youth generation in Hong Kong as well as enhance their understanding about the development and achievements of space technology in China, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce jointly present the “Young Astronaut Training Camp 2026”. Thirty selected S2-S6 students will experience astronaut training activities and learn about space technology and astronomy in Beijing, Jiuquan and Xi’an during the summer holidays. Please refer to the Hong Kong Space Museum website (https://hk.space.museum/tc/web/spm/activities/yatc.html) for details.
Details:
- Assist the staff of the Hong Kong Space Museum in leading and taking care of the campers, and handle various tasks during the Camp - Serve as group leaders, strictly maintain campers’ discipline and assist in assessing their performance during the Camp - Take photos of campers’ activities for records - Attend related activities of the Camp, including Camp Briefing, Send-off Ceremony and its rehearsal, and Sharing Session to provide support |
Date, Time and Location:
Rehearsal of Send-off Ceremony
Date: 8 July 2026 (Wednesday) PM
Location: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Send-off Ceremony
Date: 9 July 2026 (Thursday) AM & PM
Location: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
Young Astronaut Training Camp
Date: 23 – 31 July (nine days and eight nights)
Location: Beijing, Jiuquan and Xi’an
Sharing Session
Date: 26 August 2026 (Thursday) AM & PM
Location: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Science Museum
*The
dates and times are subject to final announcement.
No. of volunteers required: 2-3 persons
Requirements:
Basic requirements
1. In good health and physically fit, and capable of providing tour services for long hours over 9 consecutive days.
2. Provided MVS services to the Hong Kong Space Museum before
Preferred requirements
1. Majored in physics, astronomy or space science, or participated in related societies or organisations
2. With experience in teaching or organising academic or cultural exchange activities
3. Good at Putonghua
Interview (in May)
- The Hong Kong Space Museum will invite better qualified applicants to attend an interview to verify and assess the following aspects:
1. Preferred requirements (documentary proof might be required)
2. Manner, interpersonal and communication skills
3. Experience in leading and managing group activities for teenagers
4. Understanding of the service requirements of the Camp
- Interview details will be sent to selected applicants
in a separate email.
Briefing
*All successful applicants are required to attend the briefing session to learn more about the service details.
Date: 4 July 2026 (Saturday)
Time: PM (To be confirmed)
Location: Lecture Hall, Hong Kong Space Museum
Details: The camp briefing will introduce the itinerary, activity content, arrangements and regulations of the Camp in details. The volunteers will meet the campers and participate in the rehearsal of the Send-off Ceremony.
Registration: Please submit the completed online registration form by 12:00 nn on 24 April 2026 (Friday).
Notes: Interview will be conducted in May and details will be sent to selected applicants. The successful applicants will be notified of the interview result by e-mail on or before 10 June 2026 (Wednesday). The unsuccessful applicants will also be notified by email separately. Activities are subject to change, please refer to the Secretariat’s announcements as final.