Campers gain practical experience by designing, building, and launching their own rockets within the immersive and resource-rich environment of the California Science Center.
The Hands-On Science Camp - Rocket Factory at the California Science Center offers an engaging week where elementary-aged children delve into the exciting world of rocketry. Campers will actively participate in designing, building, and launching their own rocket prototypes, gaining a practical understanding of aerospace engineering principles. Through hands-on experiments and inquiry-driven activities, students explore concepts such as propulsion, aerodynamics, and gravity. The program aims to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills in a fun and interactive environment, utilizing the Science Center's state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, and the 32,000-square-foot Big Lab for large-scale experimentation. Campers will also have opportunities to connect their learning to the Science Center's exhibits and galleries.
A typical day involves hands-on activities, experiments, and building sessions related to rocketry, with opportunities to explore the California Science Center's exhibits.
This camp is best for curious young minds in elementary school who are eager to learn by doing and have an interest in space, aviation, and how things fly.
Multiple Locations (including Orange County)
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