Camp Liftoff
Camp LiftoffAerospace Academy

Curriculum & Schedule

3 Weeks. 12 Days.
2 Real Launches.

Built by students with competition experience. Open to anyone who is curious and ready to work hard.

01
Week 1 of 3

Foundations & First Launch

Campers learn the fundamentals of rocketry, build and launch their first rocket, then form TARC teams and dive into simulation.

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02
Week 2 of 3

CAD Design & Build

Three days of CAD work covering nose cones, fins, and recovery systems, accompanied by hands-on manufacturing and epoxy work.

03
Week 3 of 3

Launch & Competition

Avionics assembly, full TARC-style launch operations, flight data debrief, and the grand finale competition and celebration.

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Summer 2026 Schedule

Key Dates

Each session is 3 weeks, 4 days per week (Mon–Thu), 12 days total.

Core Camp9 AM – 1 PM
Extended Learning1 PM – 6 PMOptional add-on

At a Glance

Jul 6Session A Begins
Jul 9First Launch Day
Jul 21TARC Launch Day
Jul 24Competition & Celebration
Aug 3Session B Begins
Aug 21Session B Ends

Camp Orientation & Safety Briefing

Ceremony
Mon, Jul 7/09:00–12:00

Rocketry Fundamentals Workshop

Workshop
Tue, Jul 8/09:00–15:00

CAD Design Session I

Workshop
Thu, Jul 10/09:00–12:30

Flight Simulation Lab

Workshop
Tue, Jul 14/13:00–16:00

Team Engineering Challenge Kick-Off

Competition
Wed, Jul 16/09:00–17:00

Physics Lecture: Orbital Mechanics

Lecture
Thu, Jul 17/10:00–12:00

Guest Speaker: Aerospace Engineer from SpaceX

Lecture
Fri, Jul 18/14:00–15:30

Launch Day — Session A

Launch
Mon, Jul 21/08:00–17:00

Post-Launch Data Analysis

Workshop
Tue, Jul 22/09:00–12:00

Careers in Aerospace Panel

Lecture
Mon, Jul 21/10:00–12:00

Engineering Portfolio Day

Workshop
Tue, Jul 22/09:00–15:00

Parent Celebration & Showcase

Ceremony
Wed, Jul 23/15:00–18:00

Last Day — Wrap-Up & Farewell

Ceremony
Thu, Jul 24/09:00–12:00
Optional Add-On

Extended Day Program

Extend the camp day from 1–6 PM with deeper dives into rocketry and engineering. Great for families who need afternoon coverage.

01

Aerospace Media & Mission Spotlights

Videos, documentaries, and discussions covering the Space Race, Artemis, modern launch vehicles, and deep-space missions.

02

Advanced Design & CAD Projects

Design challenges beyond the core curriculum: parametric modeling, advanced geometry, and extra 3D printing time to iterate and refine.

03

Flight Simulation & Rocket Analysis

OpenRocket investigations into motor comparisons, altitude trade studies, and analysis of real launch results.

04

Engineering Challenges & Build Labs

Hands-on problem solving: aerodynamic challenges, recovery system experiments, and project-based engineering work.

05

Launch Data & Competition Prep

Flight data interpretation, altimeter work, and competition strategy. Learning how engineers use data to improve designs.

Extended Learning Add-On

1 PM – 6 PM daily · Pairs with either session · All materials included

$399.99
per session · base camp $499.99

Ready to Start Building?

Summer 2026 registration is open. 36 kids per session.

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