501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Redmond, WA
Aerospace Education
Without Barriers
Our Story
We founded Camp Liftoff because we know the thrill of seeing something you built take flight. Our goal is to give every student that moment.
Mission
We exist to prove that aerospace is for everyone.
Hands-on projects, real engineering challenges, and mentors who help middle schoolers discover what they’re capable of.
What We Stand For
Hands-On Over Theoretical
Every lesson ties to a real project. Students apply ideas directly to the rockets they build and launch.
Access Before Prestige
Need-based scholarships up to 100%. Aerospace should not be a privilege.
Community Over Competition
Campers collaborate, mentor each other, and grow together. Support is always close by.
Since 2023
Founded
12 students, a borrowed gym, and every rocket flew.
501(c)(3) Status
Official nonprofit. Financial assistance became permanent.
Dedicated Facility
Purpose-built lab facility in Redmond with outdoor launch range.
72 Students/Year
36 per session, two sessions per summer, parent portal, real launch experiences, industry partners.
Join Us
36 kids per session. Need-based scholarships cover up to 100% of tuition. Download the application and email it to thesummerrocketrycamp@gmail.com.
The People
Current Leadership Team
2025–2026
Sky Li
CEO
Keito Hu
CEO
Yi-Hong Chung
CTO
Tim An
CFO
Max Tang
COO
Sophia Chung
CMCO
Alumni
Leadership Alumni
Camp Liftoff has been built by student leaders who helped shape the organization since its founding.
2024–2025 Leadership Team
Ishaan Makam
CEO
Luis Lopez
COO
Sinja Mondal
CMCO
Shaurya Shiven
CTO
Keito Hu
CFO
2023–2024 Founding Leadership Team
Ishaan Makam
Founder & CEO
Varun Nair
Co-CEO
Eugene Li
Co-CEO