Youth Model Rocketry – Experienced

This class is a more advanced model rocketry class for kids who have take the beginner class. This class is co-sponsored by Big Valley Hobby Town and the San Luis Valley Rocketeers. The experienced class will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings for two weeks before the Saturday launch.
Participants will:
– Learn the model rocketry code
– Learn how a rocket launches, operates and flies
– Construct a model rocket including sanding, gluing and painting
– Learn to calculate altitude
– Launch and recover their own rocket
Rocket supplies are included in the class fee. Participants will need to bring a small collection of supplies such as tape, scissors, etc.

Class Sessions are Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 7:30pm in the AFRC Children’s Room.
Launch day is Saturday, October 24th at 9am at the new SLV Rocketeers Range.