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.

W1
Week 1 of 4

Foundation & First Launch

Campers learn the language of aerospace engineering and build their first rocket.

Week 1Beginner

Introduction to Aerospace Engineering

Campers 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.

2 daysEarns Certification
Week 1Intermediate

Rocketry Fundamentals

An in-depth study of rocket propulsion, staging, nosecone geometry, and stability. Campers build and test their first model rockets using commercially available motors.

3 daysEarns Certification
W2
Week 2 of 4

Design & Simulation

Professional CAD tools and simulation software bring designs to life on screen — and then in the air.

Week 2Intermediate

CAD Design & Rocket Engineering

Using professional CAD software, campers design their own custom rocket components — fins, nosecones, and payload bays — then analyze their designs for structural integrity.

3 daysEarns Certification
Week 2Intermediate

Flight Simulation & Physics

Campers run OpenRocket simulations to predict flight trajectories, analyze data, and refine their designs before going to the launchpad.

2 daysEarns Certification
W3
Week 3 of 4

Advanced Physics & Competition

Deep dives into physics, orbital mechanics, and the high-stakes team engineering competition.

Week 3Advanced

Applied Physics & Orbital Mechanics

From 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.

2 daysEarns Certification
Week 3Advanced

Team Engineering Challenge

Working in assigned teams, campers design, build, and test a rocket from scratch with a specific mission objective — maximum altitude, precision landing, or payload delivery.

3 daysEarns Certification
W4
Week 4 of 4

Launch Day & Celebration

The culminating rocket launch, data analysis, career exploration, and the parent celebration ceremony.

Week 4Advanced

Launch Day Operations

The 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.

1 dayEarns Certification
Week 4Beginner

Careers in Aerospace

Guest 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.

1 day
Summer 2025 Schedule

Key Dates

Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 4 PM. Four weeks per session, no weekends.

At a Glance

Jul 7Session A Beginsceremony
Jul 16Team Challenge Kick-Offcompetition
Jul 21Launch Daylaunch
Jul 25Parent Celebrationceremony
Aug 4Session B Beginsceremony
Aug 29Session B Endsceremony
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Camp Orientation & Safety Briefing

ceremony
Mon, Jul 709:0012:00
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Rocketry Fundamentals Workshop

workshop
Tue, Jul 809:0015:00
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CAD Design Session I

workshop
Thu, Jul 1009:0012:30
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Flight Simulation Lab

workshop
Mon, Jul 1413:0016:00
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Team Engineering Challenge Kick-Off

competition
Wed, Jul 1609:0017:00
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Physics Lecture: Orbital Mechanics

lecture
Thu, Jul 1710:0012:00
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Guest Speaker: Aerospace Engineer from SpaceX

lecture
Fri, Jul 1814:0015:30
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🚀 Launch Day — Session A

launch
Mon, Jul 2108:0017:00
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Post-Launch Data Analysis

workshop
Tue, Jul 2209:0012:00
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🎓 Parent Celebration & Certification Ceremony

ceremony
Fri, Jul 2515:0018:00

Ready to Start Building?

Applications for Summer 2025 are open. 24 spots per session.