Rocket Day - October 15, 2022 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Clear Lake Park – Baseball Field A 5001 E NASA Pkwy Seabrook, TX 77586 Boys and girls who join Cub Scouts this year \will receive a rocket that they can design, build, and launch at Rocket Day. Youth in kindergarten through fifth grade who are interested in joining Cub Scouting may also attend. We will help you find a pack near you and get signed up for Cub Scouting. New Cub Scouts can attend any Rocket Launch Day event in the council that fits their schedule.
Registration The event is free. RSVP for one of the 20-minute launch slots. Please click link to register. Please arrive 10 minutes before your time slot for check-in and rocket launch preparation.
What to Bring New Cub Scouts: Rocket that you received from your pack leader. Cub Scouts may decorate their rockets with stickers or markers, but no additional weight should be added. View the rocket prep video. Wadding will be provided. Pack Leaders contact District Executive for the new scout rockets Returning Cub Scouts can bring their own rocket and engine. See details below. Annual Health and Medical Record (Parts A & B for all Scouting events) for every participant* Closed-toed shoes good for running^ Optional: Snacks Water bottle Camp chair Bug spray Extra engine (rockets can be shot more than once if time allows)
*Medical Record: We require all participants to bring an Annual Health and Medical Record to every Scouting event. The Scouting adventures, camping trips, and having fun are important to everyone in Scouting—and so is your safety and well-being. Completing the Annual Health and Medical Record is the first step in making sure you have a great Scouting experience. Completing a health history promotes health awareness, collects necessary data, and provides medical professionals critical information needed to treat a patient in the event of an illness or injury. It also provides emergency contact information. Please download the form and have the form with you at all Scouting events for every member of your family.
*Closed toed shoes are highly recommended for all Scouting events. Many of our outdoor venues have snakes and sticks that can injure toes. Many of our activities include active games, so shoes that Scouts can run in (e.g., tennis shoes) are recommended.
Extra Rockets Cub Scouts may bring extra rockets (e.g., for a sibling who is a returning Cub Scout) and engines. The rocket must be a skill level 0 to 2 and the engine must be an A or B class engine. Individuals may purchase additional rockets and motor engines at the local Scout Shop or Hobby Lobby. If Cub Scouts bring their own rocket(s), the rocket should be built prior to arrival at the launch site and they must provide their own appropriate class A or B rocket engine. Remember that only adults are allowed to handle the engines. Ensure that you review the rocket kit instructions and select the recommended engine size. Watch this video for a very good briefing on prepping rockets prior to launch: https://youtu.be/hC6evC1N05c.
Rocket Launch Safety The safety of our youth, volunteers, staff, and employees is an important part of the Scouting experience. Only adults are allowed to handle or load rocket motors. Adults should always closely supervise ALL rocketry building, launching, and recovery activities. National Association of Rocketry (NAR) Safety Code and other safety guidelines will be followed: Launch safety – countdowns, 15-foot safety circle Launchers – End of launch rod must be above eye level. Launch site – 200-foot open area required for a type B engine; monitor wind and dry grass conditions Every rocket should be safety inspected prior to launch. If a rocket misfires or does not launch, be sure to wait a minimum of 30 seconds before approaching it. Lightning, winds, or any adverse weather should immediately stop the launch. Recovery safety – Do not attempt recovery from power lines, tall trees, etc. In case of inclement weather, the launch will be rescheduled.
