The program offers a unique blend of hands-on rocket building and launching, field trips to prominent space-related institutions, and mentorship from women in STEM and high school Junior Mentors, all provided free of charge to promote accessibility in STEM.
The Science Club for Girls - Summer Rocketry Program is a two-week immersive experience for rising 6th-8th grade girls and gender-expansive youth. Participants delve into aerospace engineering by designing, building, and launching both water bottle and engine-powered rockets. The curriculum introduces fundamental physics and engineering concepts, including the forces of flight (thrust, drag, gravity, weight), nose cone size, fin shape, and water-to-air ratio for optimal launch. Through hands-on activities, girls also create model space stations and utilize robotic rovers to simulate Martian missions. The program emphasizes experimentation, troubleshooting, and problem-solving, fostering confidence and resilience in STEM. Field trips to institutions like the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, the Christa McAuliffe Center, and the Museum of Science connect classroom learning to real-world careers and research, including simulating space missions and observing an Apollo 11 command module model. A career panel featuring diverse women in aerospace engineering provides inspiration and insights into the field. The program also incorporates high school Junior Mentors, offering leadership experience for older youth and relatable role models for participants.
A typical day involves a mix of classroom learning where physics and engineering concepts are introduced, hands-on activities like building water bottle and engine-powered rockets, and engaging field trips to space-related institutions.
This program is best for rising 6th-8th grade girls and gender-expansive youth who are curious about STEM, enjoy hands-on projects, and are interested in exploring aerospace engineering and space exploration.
Roxbury, MA 02119
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