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Bryan's 2012 Space Party



Absolutely Enveloping!  I've never been so taken in by a role-playing activity.  During our debriefing at the Purple Turtle, we all agreed that they kept us so busy, we didn't have an opportunity to see anything  else anyone was doing, let alone have a moment to take a deep breath.

I attribute the positive Space Camp experience to the following three things:

  1. The teenage administrators were excellent.  They constantly kept us on our toes.
  2. Having terrific memories watching all of Star Trek: TOS and TNG television series.
  3. Participating with some of my best friends.
If I were to do it again, I will:
  • Brush up on my Star Trek protocol.  e.g. set speed, then "ENGAGE!" [point at main console]; any time my first officer makes a request, agree with, "Make it so, #1."
  • Pay for everyone.  It was only $165 total.  In retrospect, I'm very sad that I asked for $15 from everyone this time around.  The reason I did so was to ensure that they wouldn't flake out.  Maybe I'll ask for a $5 or $10 dollar commitment and then pay for their lunch/dinner. This experience was 10x more engaging than an film I've paid $12 to see.

Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center
Address:
95 North 400 East
Pleasant Grove, Utah 84062

E-mail: director@spacecamputah.org
Telephone: 801-785-8713


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  1. HeatherMon Feb 06, 02:04:00 PM MST

    Looks so exciting! DId they play the music the whole time? Did you find the bomb?

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  2. Bryan TannerMon Feb 06, 02:59:00 PM MST

    You'll just have to see when I release the edited video. All will be revealed!

    Sufficeth to say, this was the best birthday party I've ever had!

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  3. jeffThu Feb 09, 03:31:00 PM MST

    After seeing the video, I'm even more sad I missed out now.

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