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Caution - do not register for this workshop without (1) having attended an info session and (2) being invited to register based on our discussion with you about your child's eligibility. 

Meets 16 Sundays, 10:30-11:30 am, Nov 16 to Apr 12, avg. 3 meetings per month.

Attending one of the info sessions is required for joining the American Rocketry Challenge team.

Students will be expected to maintain a NEST membership during the 6 workshop months of November through April.

Members may take the workshop for a lab fee of $50. Be sure you are logged into your account when you register for the workshop.  

A specialized activity of NE SciTech's Rocketeers Club, specifically for students ages 11-17, we join a program by the National Association of Rocketry (ARC) to teach students about the atmosphere, rocketry, general laws of physics, radio communications, and space science. Students work in a team of up to 10 to design and build a rocket that meets the challenge set in the rules.

After the flight they will evaluate their rocket(s) and give a report at a conference in Marlborough in August.

Students will be expected to achieve an Amateur Radio License (beginner level) during this program. We plan to integrate wireless technology lessons into American Rocketry Challenge, although students may study on their own or take one of the Friday afternoon or Sunday evening Technician License workshops for free. (and parents are free)

For more information about the class, please visit American Rocketry Challenge (ARC) here.