Ready for Launch: Model rockets to build and launch

At most of our camps, campers have an opportunity to build and launch a model rocket.  If you love that part of camp and can't wait until next year to have that experience again, here are some model rockets that you can buy now or make at home.

First of all, we want to give a shout-out to our rocket supplier Belleville Wholesale Hobby.  They carry the Starhawk rockets that we use at camp, as well as many other models that you can buy in bulk or individually.  They are a great company and have had a decades long relationship with STAR Camp.  Ron Becker is the owner.  Tell him STAR Camp sent you.

If homemade is more your style, here are a few rockets you can make at home.
With paper, tape, and some PVC pipe, make a stomp rocket.  Click on the link for detailed directions from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

If you want a super simple rocket that you can make with stuff you most likely have at home, check out JPL's instructions for how to make straw rockets.

For a rocket that you can propel with just a rubber band, check out JPL's foam rocket video.

We would absolutely love to see how your rockets turn out!  Share videos and comments below with your results.