Curriculum & Schedule
4 Weeks. 8 Modules.
1 Real Rocket Launch.
Every module is designed by aerospace engineers and STEM educators. No previous experience needed — just curiosity and a willingness to work hard.
Foundation & First Launch
Foundation & First Launch
Campers learn the language of aerospace engineering and build their first rocket.
Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
2 daysCampers explore the history of flight, key aerospace milestones, and the physics principles behind lift, thrust, drag, and weight. Hands-on introduction to the engineering design process.
Rocketry Fundamentals
3 daysAn in-depth study of rocket propulsion, staging, nosecone geometry, and stability. Campers build and test their first model rockets using commercially available motors.
Design & Simulation
Design & Simulation
Professional CAD tools and simulation software bring designs to life on screen — and then in the air.
CAD Design & Rocket Engineering
3 daysUsing professional CAD software, campers design their own custom rocket components — fins, nosecones, and payload bays — then analyze their designs for structural integrity.
Flight Simulation & Physics
2 daysCampers run OpenRocket simulations to predict flight trajectories, analyze data, and refine their designs before going to the launchpad.
Advanced Physics & Competition
Advanced Physics & Competition
Deep dives into physics, orbital mechanics, and the high-stakes team engineering competition.
Applied Physics & Orbital Mechanics
2 daysFrom projectile motion to Kepler's laws, campers explore the math and physics that governs everything from a model rocket's parabolic arc to a satellite's orbital path.
Team Engineering Challenge
3 daysWorking in assigned teams, campers design, build, and test a rocket from scratch with a specific mission objective — maximum altitude, precision landing, or payload delivery.
Launch Day & Celebration
Launch Day & Celebration
The culminating rocket launch, data analysis, career exploration, and the parent celebration showcase.
Launch Day Operations
1 dayThe culminating experience — a full launch day at the outdoor range. Campers conduct pre-flight checks, launch their rockets, recover them, and analyze post-flight data.
Careers in Aerospace
1 dayGuest engineers and scientists from the aerospace industry share their career paths and what the field looks like today. Campers explore colleges, majors, and internships in aerospace.
Summer 2025 Schedule
Key Dates
Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM. Four weeks per session, no weekends.
At a Glance
Camp Orientation & Safety Briefing
ceremonyRocketry Fundamentals Workshop
workshopCAD Design Session I
workshopFlight Simulation Lab
workshopTeam Engineering Challenge Kick-Off
competitionPhysics Lecture: Orbital Mechanics
lectureGuest Speaker: Aerospace Engineer from SpaceX
lecture🚀 Launch Day — Session A
launchPost-Launch Data Analysis
workshopParent Celebration & Showcase
ceremonyReady to Start Building?
Summer 2025 registration is open. 24 spots per session.