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Your Mission, Operation: LEAPFROG
Operation: LEAPFROG is a unique mission scenario developed by the staff at HMNS.In the year 2076, the United States is ready to take the next big leap in space exploration. After successfully operating a base on the Moon, called New Tranquility Base, the time has come to send a group of scientists to the planet Mars. These scientists have been training on the Moon for their journey. The mission has been named Operation: LEAPFROG – Lunar Exchange And Preparation For Research On-Going, and has two phases. Phase one: The New Tranquility Base colonists must act as Mission Control to bring their replacements from Earth orbit to the Moon. Once they arrive, the replacements will take over Mission Control in New Tranquility Base. Phase two begins with new mission controllers and new astronauts ready to begin the journey to Mars. The mission is completed with a successful landing on Chryse Planitia, the Golden Plains of Mars. Along the way astronauts must complete experiments and make sure the ship is functioning properly, while mission controllers track information, do research and ensure the safety of the crew. The success of the mission relies on responsibility, teamwork, communications, and good decision-making.
A Full Mission consists of both a Moon and Mars landing with mission controllers and astronauts. Junior and Mini Missions only do half of Operation: LEAPFROG with a Moon or Mars landing and all students are astronauts.
| Option Name |
Grade / Age |
Special characteristics |
Length |
Fee* |
Number of
Participants |
| Junior Mission |
1st – 3rd grade |
Participants act only as astronauts, one adult required per 2 children to help with reading. Moon landing. |
1 1/2 hours |
$185 |
12 - 20 students, minimum of 8 adults |
| Mini Moon Mission |
4th – 7th grade |
Participants act only as astronauts. Moon landing. |
1 hour |
$160 |
12 – 20 students |
| Mini Mars Mission |
4th – 7th grade |
Participants act only as astronauts. Mars landing. |
1 hour |
$160 |
12 – 20
students |
| Advanced Mini Mission |
7th – 12th grade |
Harder tasks. Participants act only as astronauts. Mars landing. |
1 hour |
$160 |
12 – 20
students |
| Full Mission |
4th – 7th grade |
Participants act as both astronauts and mission controllers, Landings on Moon and Mars. |
2 hours |
$280 |
24 – 40
students |
Advanced Full Mission
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8th – 12th grade
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Harder tasks. Participants act as both astronauts and mission controllers. Landings on Moon and Mars. |
2 hours
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$280
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24 – 40
students |
*There is an additional $1.00 per person state park entrance fee for the George Observatory.
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