Pack 416 Rocket Academy

3... 2... 1... Ignition.

Get ready for Cub Scout Pack 416 Rocket Academy, our long running Summer Tradition!

// MISSION SUMMARY

These are the voyages of Pack 416. Its one day mission: to explore the air space above the soccer field. To seek out new life and scare away vultures. To boldly go where no Scout has gone before and hopefully not in the backyards of neighboring subdivisions!

Traveling 1150 feet above Earth, Cub Scout Pack 416 rockets will make history for venturing farther than any stomp rocket has ever gone.

// LAUNCH BRIEFING

Pack 416 Rocket Academy 

Saturday, June 202x

10 AM to 12 PM

Soccer Field behind Queen of Peace

10900 SW 24th Ave, Gainesville, FL

// LAUNCH PLAN

Before Launch Day

Scout families are asked to purchase and assemble your own model rockets a few days to a week before the Rocket Academy Launch Day. Please have your Scout do as much as possible. It does not need to be perfect. We will check it out before it launches. We recommend Estes model rockets such as the Alpha III, Hi-Flier, Viking, Bandito, Yankee, Firehawk, or Athena. There are also mini-rockets called Mini Mosquito, Swift Flying, and Orange Bullet. There are a lot of other fun variations. Please keep in mind that rockets take about 2-3 days to assemble and glue. You can find Estes model rockets on amazon.com, estesrockets.com, Walmart, etc. You do NOT need to purchase a launch pad and ignition system or engines or igniters or wadding because our Pack has already purchased these items. Specifically, we purchased A8-3 engines for everyone. 

// MISSION CRITICAL DEATILS

* Please order and build your rockets a few days BEFORE the event.

* Please have your Scouts wear their Pack t-shirts.

* Siblings and family welcome.

* Please also bring a friend who you think should join our Pack!

* Its going to be hot and sunny on the field. Well have some canopy tents set up. But we also strongly encourage you to bring a filled water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and other sun protection.

// Launch Day

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Event Setup, T-minus 30 minutes: We will set up stations with the UF Swamp Launch Rocket Team

1. Launch Pad (cordoned area with three launch pads)

2. Final Assembly Station (glueing that last fin)

3. Engine Loading (the Pack will supply engines)

4. Recovery Packing Area

5. Bottle Rockets

6. Space Life (astronaut suit, navigating space, etc.)

7. Hydration Station (sorry, no Tang)

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM: Opening Ceremony

* Pledge of Allegiance, Scout Oath, Scout Law.

* Introduce UF SwampLaunch Rocket Team

* Rocket Physics: Newtons Laws of Motion

* Safety Briefing

10:15 AM - Until_We_Run_Out_of_Engines: Launching!

* The Pack will provide wadding, engines and igniters. We will also have the three launch pads set up and ready.

* There will be a structured safe launch zone supervised by the UF Swamp Launch Team and adult leaders.