Pack 310 Water Rocket Derby & STEM / Nova Summer Time Blast Off Event!
- When: 4-6 pm Sunday, June 5th
- Where: Crescenta Valley Park- Hindenburg Picnic Area (Picnic & Grassy Area Near Dog Park)
- Wear: Pack 310 T Shirts
- Bring: Water Rockets & "Fuel" (see below) Family, Friends, & an Appetite!
Rocket Building Recommendations:
You will need: 20 Oz or 2 Liter Plastic Carbonated Beverage/Soda Bottle
- Add Fins, Nose Cone, Etc. as desired; note that the bottle opening will go at the bottom (the nozzle fits on the launcher, see illustration). They can be made of cardboard, duct tape, or whatever works!
- Decorate to your hearts content! & bring your left over decorating & building materials for the "rocket building station." Do not puncture the plastic bottle while you are decorating it.
- Bring a second 20 Oz bottle (or 2L) filled up with water - this is the rocket's "fuel."
- A portion of proceeds will be donated back to Pack 310!
- Owner is a former Boy Scout!
- Healthy & Fresh Food Service - Bring your appetite!
- www.fruitfrenzytruck.com
STEM / Nova "Science is Everywhere" Stations
15 min Rotation Stations led by our local Boy Scout Volunteer Counselors!
- Water Rocket Launching
- Newton's Laws of Motion
- Why do Rockets Have Fins?
- Local Streams / Flood Channels - Where to they go? L.A. River Revitalization Project
- Rocket Building (for incoming Lions, Tigers & Visiting families interested in joining Pack 310)
Reminders:
Build your rocket prior to the event!
- Bring your leftover materials for our visiting families & future Pack 310 Scouts to launch
- Bring a 20 Oz (or larger) bottle filled up with tap water (rocket "fuel")
- Arrive early so that you don't miss out on any of the rotations with your Den, or your Den's turn to launch your rocket
Participation Bonus:
After this summer time event, you will only need to complete
TWO more requirements in order to earn the Science is Everywhere STEM /
Nova Award:
- 1 rank specific pre-selected elective adventure, AND
- Visit a Science Center - "anywhere where science is done"
Summertime Pack Award!
Attend 3 of 4 of our pack's summer events and your scout will receive the Summertime Pack Award.
New Family Orientation:
We will have a table set up to meet & greet new families and answer questions. Does your Scout have a friend that is interested in joining our pack? If they join our pack, your son will receive a Recruiter patch to wear on his uniform!
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