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Field Trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Links STEM Education to Real-Life Possibilities
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Jeremy Jacobs, Chairman, Delaware North and Owner of the Boston Bruins, has sent
more than 1,000 students over the last three years to learn more about the future of space flight
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Cape Canaveral, FL – February 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex became a hands-on science lab for about 150 top math, science and engineering students from Palm Beach County’s Wellington High School who took a customized tour Friday (February 13), which included meeting NASA astronaut Jon McBride and participating in simulations and an engineering challenge.

The third annual field trip was designed to engage students taking the most challenging STEM classes and perhaps spark their desires for a future in the space program.

“Before I came, I was definitely interested in science and math, that’s why we’re all here because we actually are the top students of our school in science and math. But after we did come here, I have a new found appreciation for the actual course that makes me really want to look into pursuing it in the future,” said student Emily McClimans.

“Seeing Atlantis is so cool. I saw it last year and it’s just an image that’s just stuck with me throughout the rest of the year. It’s such an amazing thing to see that that was in space and that carried people to space and the International Space Station and brought them home safely. I think that’s the most amazing thing ever,” said Isabelle Longo, student.

“We think that the first man or woman who walks on Mars could be somewhere between 8 and 18 years old today. If you think about it, these kids are right in the middle of that group. If they want to think about it and they want to prepare for it, this is a good day to start thinking about it. The number one thing they can do is get that education,” said McBride.

The trip for top students in Wellington’s public high schools is underwritten by the Jacobs family of Wellington, whose company, Delaware North, operates the Visitor Complex for NASA. On Friday, Feb. 6, students from Palm Beach Central High School took the trip. This marks the third year that the Jacobs have sent top students from his Florida hometown to experience the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, bringing the total to nearly 1,000.

Kennedy Space Center is one of the few destinations in the world where the adventure of visiting is also an immersive education experience. The field trip, designed with input from the Wellington educators, is one of several programs offered at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Others include Overnight Adventures and Camp Kennedy Space.

“Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs’s generosity to these students will expose them to an incredible opportunity to learn more about space. A trip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life for students by touring Kennedy Space Center, hearing from space experts, experiencing real flown spacecraft and engaging in interactive simulators and exhibits,” said Therrin Protze, Chief Operating Officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. “This program shows the influence a visit to Kennedy Space Center can have on students preparing for their college majors and career choices.”

About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the epic story of the U.S. space program, offering a full day or more of fun and educational activities, including the Kennedy Space Center Tour featuring the Saturn V Center with an actual Saturn V moon rocket, the new Space Shuttle Atlantis (SM), Shuttle Launch Experience®, 3D IMAX® space films, Astronaut Encounter, Exploration Space®: Explorers Wanted and many other interactive exhibits. Admission also includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame®, featuring historic spacecraft and the world’s most comprehensive collection of personal astronaut memorabilia (opens daily at noon; closing times vary by season). Only 45 minutes from Orlando, Fla., Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. with closing times varying by season. Admission is $50 + tax for adults and $40 + tax for children ages 3-11. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers annual passes starting at $75 + tax for adults and $60 + tax for children ages 3-11. For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.

About Delaware North
Delaware North is one of the largest and most admired, privately-held hospitality companies in the world. Founded and owned by the Jacobs family for nearly 100 years, it is a global leader in hospitality and food service with operations in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurants and catering, parks, resorts, gaming and specialty retail industries. Its portfolio includes high-profile venues ranging from sports stadiums, entertainment complexes, national parks, restaurants, airports, and some of the top regional casinos in the country. The company also owns a selection of award-winning destination resorts, as well as a series of premium restaurants and catering services that are leaders in the industry. Delaware North has annual revenue exceeding $3 billion with 60,000 employee associates serving half a billion guests in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. For more information, visit www.DelawareNorth.com.

Contact: 
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Andrea Farmer
Public Relations Manager
321-449-4318

Delaware North
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