RocketFest 2024

Name: RocketFest 2024
Start: 2024-06-01T13:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-01T21:00:00+00:00
Location: KOPERNIK Observatory & Science Center

Schedule

Sat Jun 01 2024 at 01:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

KOPERNIK Observatory & Science Center | Vestal, NY

Kopernik Observatory & Science Center will hold its 15th RocketFest on June 1 and registration is now open! Last year we launched 116 Rockets and we look forward to launching even more in 2024.
When you register for RocketFest 2024 you will pick up a Rocket Kit either at Kopernik Observatory on May 17, from 7 pm to 8 pm. prior to the Friday Night program, or at Barnes & Noble in Vestal on May 18, from 10 am to Noon. You will build it at home over the next two weeks. Kopernik will provide you access to video instructions and we will also offer live construction consultation over Zoom on May 25. Among the benefits of working on your rocket at home is that you can take your time to decorate your rocket with paint or markers and give it time to dry before assembling.
On Launch Day (June 1), you will come up to Kopernik at the time you selected when you registered and have your rocket inspected by Kopernik's rocket engineers. If your rocket looks ready for flight, we will load the engine and you will head over to the launch pad where your child will press the button that sends your rocket skyward. If your rocket needs some repairs, we'll have repair stations available.
Kopernik is happy to welcome back local rocket expert, Les Bradshaw to RocketFest. Les will display a small portion of the rockets that he has built over his career. He will be happy to discuss his unique rocket designs.
Three basic models that are good for first-time builders and young children.
Four intermediate models that are for older children and those with previous rocket-building experience
Four advanced models that are good for those comfortable with more complex designs and higher-powered engines.

RocketFest is an excellent opportunity to spend time with your child to work on a project together and we hope you will join us this year.
For more information, go to:https://www.kopernik.org/classes-programs-events/public-events/rocketfest/