Curriculum & Schedule
3 Weeks. 12 Days.
2 Real Launches.
Built by students with real rocketry competition experience — including staff from programs that have placed at TARC nationals. No previous experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to work hard.
Foundations & First Launch
Foundations & First Launch
Campers learn the fundamentals of rocketry, build and launch their first rocket, then form TARC teams and dive into simulation.
CAD Design & Build
CAD Design & Build
Three days of professional CAD — nose cones, fins, recovery systems — followed by hands-on manufacturing and epoxy work.
Launch & Competition
Launch & Competition
Avionics assembly, full TARC-style launch operations, flight data debrief, and the grand finale competition and celebration.
Summer 2026 Schedule
Key Dates
Mon–Thu, 9 AM – 4 PM. Each session runs 3 weeks, 4 days per week, 12 days total.
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
LectureLaunch Day — Session A
LaunchPost-Launch Data Analysis
WorkshopCareers in Aerospace Panel
LectureEngineering Portfolio Day
WorkshopParent Celebration & Showcase
CeremonyLast Day — Wrap-Up & Farewell
CeremonyExtended Day Program
Extend the camp day from 1 PM to 6 PM for deeper dives into rocketry and engineering topics. Designed for families who need afternoon coverage and students who want more advanced content.
Advanced Propulsion Lab
Deep-dive into motor selection, thrust curves, and multi-stage propulsion theory. Students analyze real motor data and optimize designs beyond the core curriculum.
CAD & 3D Printing Workshop
Extended CAD time for custom component design — aerodynamic fairings, payload bays, and competition-grade fin assemblies. Prints run overnight for next-day assembly.
Electronics & Flight Computers
Hands-on with microcontrollers, sensor integration, and basic flight computer programming. Students build data loggers that fly on their rockets.
Competition Strategy Sessions
TARC-focused team strategy time — simulation tuning, weight budgets, motor selection trade studies, and pre-flight checklists for competition launches.
Guest Speakers & Industry Panels
Afternoon sessions with aerospace professionals — propulsion engineers, mission planners, and university program directors share career paths and answer questions.
Extended Learning Add-On
1 PM – 6 PM daily · Pairs with either session · All materials included
Ready to Start Building?
Summer 2026 registration is open. 24 spots per session.