Rocketry – Space Trek

Build. Launch. Inspire.

Join us for a camp filled with thrilling discoveries, hands-on experiments, and a memorable water rocket activity. From Gunpowder to Space Vehicles: Embark on a journey through the history and evolution of rockets from humble gunpowder beginnings to the mighty space vehicles that carry humanity into the cosmos today.

Water Rocketry is for Everyone!

Introduction to Rocketry: Our program provides an exciting platform for your students to explore the basics of rocketry and the physics that propel these incredible machines into space.

Build your own rocket: Working in teams, students will design and construct their very own water rocket, using custom-designed parts crafted in our state-of-the-art fabrication lab.

Innovate like NASA scientists: Team members work together with roles that simulate positions on a small-scale NASA launch team.

Camp Details

Rocket Construction and Design

Students will build, design, and fly their very own water rockets.

Data Collection & Analysis

Data collected by students will be used to determine how certain factors affect the flight of a rocket. Students will then be able to make predictions on how the rockets will fly

Basic Math and Physics of Rocketry

Learn the math and physics of projectile motion with us before we take off into flight.

Using Data in a Physical Experiment

Using the information obtained from the data analysis, teams will adjust multiple variables to reach a certain objectives for launch to win the final challenge.

Theoretical and Experimental Data Collection

Students will use our state-of-the-art Bottle Engine Testing Apparatus (B.E.T.A.) to perform experiments and collect data to excel at the rocket launching challenge.

Teamwork

Teams must work together to succeed at the distance challenge, which is a culmination of all the experiments and learning throughout the three-day camp period.

All students, along with the experience of a lifetime, will receive certificates of excellence upon program completion. The winning team will receive medals commemorating their success.

In addition to class activities, all students will learn about the history of the U.S. space program and visit several attractions in the KSC Visitor Complex. Including the Space Shuttle Atlantis, Gateway, IMAX movies and other attractions based on camp duration.

Camp Schedules

2 day Schedule
3 day Schedule

Day 1

This day serves as an introduction to Space Trek and provides students with an engaging introduction to programming. Students will then learn the basics of their robot and be prompted to work on challenges. Exciting park activities will be included throughout the day with exhibits such as Gateway and IMAX movies.

Day 2