Overview
Overview
These aren’t the rockets you launched in a field as a kid!
Why Advanced Rocketry Camp?
Take your student’s curiosity to new heights… literally! The Advanced Rocketry Camp immerses students in the exciting world of High-Power Rocketry, where rockets soar miles into the sky at speeds exceeding Mach 3.
This isn’t just about launching rockets, it’s about learning the science, engineering, and responsibility that come with high-performance flight. Under expert guidance, students will:
- Use professional rocket design and simulation software to plan their High-Power Rocketry flights.
- Learn the science behind successful rocket launches and flights.
- Gain an understanding of the Design, Build, Fly process.
- Explore the laws, safety protocols, and certification requirements that govern high-power launches.
- Work in Small Teams to build and launch high-power rockets.
By the end of the camp, participants will have gained hands-on experience and acquired the foundational knowledge necessary to pursue the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Junior High-Power Level One certification, a nationally recognized milestone in the rocketry community that enables them to legally launch high-powered rockets.
This camp is perfect for students ready to move beyond hobby rockets and experience the thrill of true aerospace engineering in action.
Camp Leadership
- About:
Tom earned his B.S.M.E. from the University of Arizona and his M.T. from Arizona State University. He began his career conducting research at Motorola before relocating to California, where he spent twenty-five years as an executive working for high-tech companies, ranging from Fortune 100 corporations to startups. During his tenure at Northridge, Tom founded and coaches the school’s Rocketry Team, which competes annually in the American Rocketry Challenge (ARC). In 2024, under his leadership, the team qualified for the National Finals, earning first place in Illinois and 25th place nationally among nearly 1,000 teams from across the country.
Camp fee: $395
Session 1: June 15 - June 19
Hours: 9:00 am – 11:30 am
Entering Grades: 8, 9, 10, 11
Enrollment cap: 14
Camp location: Northridge