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Rockets

Arrowmoon District Rocket Day

New Cubs - The district will have your new rockets there at the event when you get there. I thought they’d have them at our NPO. I was wrong.

Returning Cubs - Please bring your rocket. If you lost or broke it, you can get another one. Details below on where to get one.

The district will supply engines, wadding, and igniters for everyone.

Cubs who join during fall and spring recruitment should receive a free rocket. If you do not have a rocket, they can be purchased:

Locally at Hobby Lobby and maybe Michaels and/or JoAnn stores.
Regionally at Scout Shops (Conroe or Houston) or similar hobby shops.
Online at ScoutShop.org, Amazon, and others. ScoutShop.org will give you a good idea what standard rockets are used in Cub Scouts. Look in modeling and/or rocketry or search for "model rockets" for options.
Be aware that model rockets come with different build ratings and they will be identified as an abbreviation on the box. These are entry level ratings.
- RTF - Ready to Fly - 1/2 hour - Rockets are complete and must simply be fitted together before flight.
- ARF - Almost Ready to Fly - 1 hour - Requires some gluing. Decals must be applied.
- E2X - Easy to Assemble - 1 hour - Requires some gluing. Decals must be applied.

Standard rockets typically will fit A, B and C engines.
The engines increase in power, with C being the most powerful, which travel the highest, and drift on parachute the farthest (hopefully avoiding trees).
Mostly we shoot As for recoverability, but if we have more space we can shoot Bs and maybe even Cs (Which are way more fun!).
The rocket launch organizer (Arrowmoon District or Pack 802) will supply each cub with engines for the event. At least one, typically two to three.
Besides the engine, starters (used to convert the current into spark), plugs (to hold the ignitor in the engine) and wadding are necessary.
Wadding should be placed between the engine and the parachute, inside the rocket tube for each launch. The wadding is flame resistant and protects the parachute from melting when the engine fires it's charge to blow off the nose cone and deploy the parachute.

Rockets on Scout Shop - Shows what is typical used for Cub Scouts.
How High do Rockets Go? - More information about specifics of engines and thrust.
Model Rocket Engine Sizes and Classifications - Even more about engines and comparisons of sizes.
How to Fly Model Rockets - More about rocket parts and flight patterns.

Look for these labels to tell you what size engines and what level of assembly.

Printout of Informed Consent, Release Agreement, and Authorization - Part A & B (par C not required except for high adventure) - MUST BE PAPER PRINTOUT, NOT ELECTRONIC - Required for each attendant, including cubs, siblings, parents, etc.
6 Essentials - first-aid kit, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, sun protection, whistle
Rocket
Sun protection
Bug Repellant

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