Mechanical Sciences
4-H Model Rocketry Project
The Colorado 4‑H Model Rocketry Project encourages youth to dive into the STEM concepts behind rocketry through hands‑on experimentation.
Members learn to safely design, build, and launch rockets while studying flight principles such as aerodynamics, propulsion, and stability. Early units teach basic construction, launch steps, and essential safety rules. Higher‑level units introduce more advanced topics, including multi‑stage rockets, payloads, recovery systems, and altitude measurement. Throughout the project, youth practice record‑keeping, planning, and problem‑solving as they apply STEM skills to real experiments.
The program fosters creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking, helping prepare youth for future opportunities in engineering, aerospace, and related fields.
Learn more about the 4-H Model Rocketry project on Colorado 4-H.
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
SLV Area Clubs
The San Luis Valley Area has several 4-H clubs that coordinate events and help mentor youth members through a variety of 4-H projects. Most clubs meet once a month.
San Luis Valley Model Rocketry Project Details
This project educates on the basic knowledge of model rocketry.
You must complete 1 model rocket according to state fair requirements along with a completed record
book.
Requirements:
- Attend 2 projects meetings.
- Record book in a 3-ring folder will need to accompany your project.
- See Project Manuals above in Materials & Curriculum for details.
Cost:
- Manuals can be purchased at SLV Extension for $3.00 or printed from links above
- Material cost: $15-$200
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