Explore the world of aerodynamics and rocket science! Students will spend the morning learning about the science behind airplanes and rockets, make paper airplanes & ring wing gliders, learn about fuel and propulsion, and end the morning designing and launching their own bottle rocket!
What: Rockets Away
Who: Students who are currently in the 4th-8th grade for the 24-25 school year who live or attend school in Columbia County.
When: May 28, 2025
Time: 9am-12pm
Cost: $5
What does it include? Materials for activities and a snack
How do I pay? Credit card payments can be made online, in full, via an emailed invoice.
Payments can also be made either by check via mail or in-person at the Extension Office. We accept checks, cash, card, and money orders. We do not take American Express or accept payments over the phone. Our address is 6420 Pollards Pond Rd. Appling, GA 30802. We are open M-F from 8:30-4:30, closed 12-1 for lunch. Our phone number is 706-541-4011.
Payment: Students may sell Vidalia onions to help pay for summer activities & camp. 20% of the sales can used. This sale began in February.
Forms: All students are required to have a signed Code of Conduct (electronic), and a Medical Release Form on file. These will be emailed.
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access service, please contact the Columbia County Extension Office at least three weeks prior to the program date.
