Aerospace Engineering - Out of this world!

As an Aerospace Engineer, the campers will get to explore straw rockets, airplanes, parachutes! They will use the Engineering Design Process to design, create, test, and refine a variety of flying machines. The campers will plan and build a straw rocket to land in a target zone or fly the farthest distance!  Get a firsthand look at the basic mechanics of flight by constructing a foam flyer and whirligig and testing the different components that allow it to stay airborne the longest! Design a parachute for a test jumper that must descend gracefully after being dropped from various heights.  Campers will learn the importance of aerodynamics and material selection as they use the engineering design process to create a world of fun!