The camp offers a comprehensive rocketry experience from conceptual design to real-world launch and national certification with the National Association of Rocketry.
The MESA LEAF Rocketry Camp at UC Irvine offers high school students an immersive, one-week experience in rocketry, from initial design to launch and certification. Participants engage in hands-on activities, collaboratively developing a rocket prototype while learning fundamental principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, and safety. The program also integrates modern applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in rocketry, such as navigation, fault detection, and launch optimization, to illustrate the role of data in intelligent aerospace systems. The camp culminates in a real-world launch at the Lucerne Valley Dry Lake, providing a practical demonstration of their work. Students also pursue certification with the National Association of Rocketry, gaining valuable credentials and meeting industry standards. The program emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving, fostering confidence and providing exposure to various engineering disciplines and career pathways.
A typical day involves collaborative work on rocket prototype development, learning about aerodynamics, propulsion, and safety, and exploring the application of AI and machine learning in rocketry.
This camp is best for high school students with a passion for science, engineering, and innovation who are interested in exploring rocketry and aerospace engineering.
300 Rockwell Engineering Center, Irvine, CA 92697-2750
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