Our director Raquel Ibañez and our partner Carlos Sánchez were invited to the podcast Startup Fun to talk about Space Camp, the innovative science camp that connects young people with STEAM vocations in an immersive, playful and inclusive way. In their talk - which can be heard from minute 19:35 of the episode - they shared both the philosophy behind the project and its journey so far.
The interview in Startup Fun:
Entering the space world
"What if you could live what an astronaut lives, here on Earth?"
With this question, Raquel introduces the essence of Space Camp: an experience designed for young people not only to learn science, but to live it. The proposal of the camp is not to teach content from a classroom, but to build an immersive narrative, as if each participant were part of a real space mission.
This reflection reminds us that learning is much more effective - and exciting - when it is connected to emotion, imagination and action. By situating learning within an epic story, natural curiosity is activated and motivation is reinforced.
Awakening scientific curiosity
"Many young people discover here that science is not a thing of books and formulas, but something exciting, full of real questions and with practical applications to change the world."
Carlos focuses on one of Space Camp's greatest achievements: transforming the perception that many young people have of science. By facing real challenges (such as simulating a mission to Mars or analyzing scientific data), participants discover that scientific knowledge is not an accumulation of concepts, but a tool to explore, understand and transform reality.
This vision connects directly with the objective of awakening scientific vocations: not through memorization, but through direct experience, critical thinking and teamwork.
Democratizing science
"Science should not be a privilege. Our goal is that any young person with interest and desire can have access to this experience, regardless of their situation."
Raquel also addressed one of the fundamental pillars of the project: its commitment to equal opportunities. Thanks to the scholarship program, Space Camp opens its doors to talented young people with an interest in science who might otherwise be left out for economic or social reasons.
Inclusion is not an add-on, but a structural value of the project. And it is because the future of science needs diversity, because innovation comes from different perspectives, and because no one should be left out of their vocation because they do not have the resources.
Space Camp and training: a mission with purpose
Startup Fun, a space of the ecosystem All Startups, gives a voice to initiatives with a positive impact and transformative mission. The participation of Raquel and Carlos in this podcast has not only served to explain what Space Camp is, but also to highlight why it exists: to demonstrate that education can be exciting, inclusive and relevant. And so that no talented young person is left without the opportunity to imagine and build the future.encia to the new generations in an inclusive, motivating and meaningful way.