Rocket Launch Day – Need to Know

Sunday, November 15, 2026
Location: Bert Adams Scout Camp

10:00 AM – Rocket building (if needed)
Noon–1:00 PM – Pack Picnic Lunch (provided by Pack 17)
1:00–3:00 PM – Rocket launches

Bring your completed rocket (if you build with your Den), water bottle, and a chair or picnic blanket. Rocket engines and launch supplies will be provided.

Please sign up here so we can plan for lunch and attendance. All Pack 17 families are welcome!

More info: Pack 17 Rocket Launch Day!

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Get ready for liftoff! Pack 17 is heading to the launchpad for one of our most exciting events of the year—Rocket Launch Day!

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Join us for an afternoon of rocket launches, outdoor fun, and a little hands-on science as our Cub Scouts send their rockets soaring into the sky.

Whether this is your Scout's first launch or they're a seasoned rocket scientist, it's always a blast watching these creations take flight!

📍 Event Details

Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Times:
Building: 10am Rocket building starts (if you need to build one)
Pack Picnic Lunch: Noon - 1PM
Launching: 1pm - 3PM
Location: Bert Adams Scout Camp
Who: All Pack 17 Scouts and their families

🚀 What to Expect

Scouts will have the opportunity to launch their rockets, watch their fellow Scouts' creations take flight, and learn a little about the science of rocketry along the way.

We'll have a designated launch area and adult volunteers helping coordinate launches and keep everyone safe.

Parents and siblings are welcome to join in the fun and cheer on our young rocket scientists!

🛠️ Preparing Your Rocket

Bring your completed rocket, ready for launch!

• You will likley build your rocket in an upcoming Den meeting.  Supplies will be available for last minute builds on launch day but you must arrive early.

• Make sure your rocket is assembled and decorated before arriving.

• Clearly label your rocket with your Scout's name.

• Rocket engines everything needed for launch will be provided by the Pack on Launch Day. 

Adult volunteers will help Scouts prepare for launch and supervise the launch area.

🎒 What to Bring

• Your Scout's completed rocket

• A water bottle

• Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes

• A folding chair or picnic blanket for spectators

• A little patience—sometimes rocket science requires a second attempt!

☀️ Weather & Safety

Rocket launches depend on safe weather conditions, particularly wind and rain. We'll monitor the forecast and communicate any changes to families before the event.

For everyone's safety, Scouts and spectators must remain outside the designated launch area unless directed by the launch team.

🙋 Volunteers Needed!

It takes a ground crew to get a rocket into the sky! We're looking for parents to help with setup, launch operations, Scout coordination, and cleanup.

No rocket science degree required—just a willingness to pitch in.

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Ready for Liftoff?

Mark your calendar, prepare your rocket, and join Pack 17 for an afternoon of high-flying fun.

We can't wait to see you at the launchpad!

Do Your Best—and aim for the stars! 🚀