OUR MISSION

Camp Starbound is a space camp designed to inspire the next generation of explorers, scientists, engineers, and creators. We believe that all of us are bound for the stars. With humanity on the cusp of returning to the Moon and setting our sights on Mars, now is the time to ignite that spark of curiosity and purpose in young minds. Through hands-on STEM activities, creative challenges, and space-themed adventures, Camp Starbound helps children from all backgrounds dream boldly and build the skills to make those dreams a reality. By combining STEM with storytelling, artistry, and play, Camp Starbound empowers kids not just to look up at the stars, but to reach them.

Ad Astra Infinitum

To the Stars and Infinity
Eliza Farnsworth

Eliza Farnsworth

Hi, I’m Eliza, founder of Camp Starbound! I’m currently pursuing a degree in Engineering Physics at The Ohio State University, with the long-term goal of becoming an astrophysicist and one day, an astronaut.

My journey into STEM and space education began at age 17, when I developed and led a space camp in Utah focused on designing and engineering scale-model Mars bases. That first experience sparked a passion for teaching, and over the next five years, I created and taught original space camp curriculum, led youth teams through simulated space missions and engineering challenges, and served as a camp director. I designed family camps and taught hands-on STEM lessons to over 500 elementary and middle school students across Southern Utah as a guest educator.

In 2018, I combined my love of science and the arts by writing “Ten Seconds to Infinity”, an award-winning musical number about astronaut John Glenn, his wife Annie, and the iconic launch of Friendship 7. After moving to Ohio, I became a science teacher for middle and high school students, continuing to make STEM fun, accessible, and meaningful.

Whether it’s teaching, adventuring, or studying, everything I do is rooted in a deep love of space and my belief that science and exploration are for everyone. At Camp Starbound, my goal is to help people from all walks of life see that they don’t just have a place in space science, but they can be leaders in it.