Summer Camp: Rocketry & NASA Space Center
For youth ages 12-18.
THIS CAMP HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT.
Consider enrolling in our Ocean Science camp on August 27th.
Join us for a week of heavy science and math in our NASA Rocketry camp! Youth will explore Newton’s Laws of Motion as well as some advanced mathematics as they build and experiment with rocket projects. We will spend 4 days playing with rockets here on the farm in Charles City and one day visiting the the Virginia Air & Space Center in Hampton.
Specifics:
Where: LOCAL STEW U, 5501 Monguy Rd, Charles City, VA 23030
When: August 6 – 10, 9M – 4PM, Drop off 8:30-9AM/Pickup 4-4:30PM
Cost: $295
- $50 Deposit due on signup.
- Remainder due by start of camp.
- Deposit non-refundable if canceled after the Thursday night at midnight prior to the camp week.
- 15% discount for multiple children.
Number of Attendees: 20 Campers
Miscellaneous info:
- Pre-registration required. Link below.
- Activities are located on a farm with dogs, cats and various livestock. Campers will have an opportunity to visit the animals and learn about farm life during breaks and lunch.
- Campers should bring their own lunch for the 4 working days. The day we visit the center, lunch will be provided.
- Beverages and snacks will be provided.
Featured in:
Richmond Times Dispatch - "When a Farm is Your Classroom"
Goochland Gazette - "Local Farm School Making Move to Charles City"
Cheryl Tan Media Podcast 49: [Strategy] Re-engage Your Tribe
Richmond Magazine – Private School Report 2017
NBC12 – Farm-based high school offers alternative for students
Goochland Gazette - "A new view of school"
Educators Challenged to Increase Interest in Agriculture
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