Curriculum & Schedule
3 Weeks. 12 Days.
2 Real Launches.
Built by students with rocketry competition experience. We welcome anyone who is curious and ready to work hard, no matter their experience.
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
Three days of CAD work covering nose cones, fins, and recovery systems, accompanied by hands-on manufacturing and epoxy work.
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 – 1 PM. Extended Learning runs 1 – 6 PM. Each session is 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.
Aerospace Media & Mission Spotlights
Students explore the stories, missions, and engineering breakthroughs that shaped modern spaceflight through carefully selected videos, documentaries, and guided discussions. Topics range from the Space Race and Artemis to modern launch vehicles and deep-space missions.
Advanced Design & CAD Projects
Extended sessions allow students to go beyond the core CAD curriculum with optional design challenges, parametric modeling, advanced fin and nose cone geometry, and additional 3D printing experience. Students have more time to experiment, iterate, and refine their designs.
Flight Simulation & Rocket Analysis
Students use tools like OpenRocket to investigate how design choices affect rocket performance. Activities may include motor comparisons, altitude trade studies, flight prediction challenges, and analysis of real launch results.
Engineering Challenges & Build Labs
Students tackle hands-on engineering problems that encourage creativity and problem solving. Activities may include aerodynamic design challenges, recovery system experiments, manufacturing exercises, and other project-based investigations inspired by real aerospace engineering.
Launch Data & Competition Preparation
Students gain additional exposure to the testing and evaluation side of rocketry through launch observations, flight data interpretation, altimeter discussions, and competition-focused strategy sessions. The emphasis is on learning how engineers use data to improve future designs.
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. 48 spots per session.