Students gain practical experience in aerospace engineering by designing, building, and launching their own model rockets, with the potential to prepare for national competitions.
The 2026 Model Rocketry Summer Camp, co-hosted with AIAA OC and community partners, offers a hands-on experience for rising 6th-12th grade students. Participants will delve into the exciting world of aerospace, learning about rocket design, construction, and launch operations. The program emphasizes teamwork and provides students with the opportunity to work alongside experienced mentors and fellow students. A key outcome of the camp is the chance for students to build their own model rocket, which they can keep and launch. The camp aims to prepare students for competitions like The American Rocketry Challenge (TARC).
A typical day involves hands-on activities focused on rocket design and construction, working collaboratively with mentors and peers, culminating in launch operations.
This camp is ideal for middle and high school students with an interest in space, rockets, science, and engineering, who enjoy hands-on projects and teamwork.
850 N. Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
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