Paper Rocket Flight Challenge!

Ready for liftoff? 🚀 Design and create your very own paper straw rocket, then put it to the test and see how far it can fly! We’ll provide the materials and guide you through the process of building, decorating, and launching your rocket.

Once your rocket takes flight, the real challenge begins! Kids can experiment with different designs and think like rocket scientists as they explore what might help their rockets fly farther.

Why This Activity is Perfect for Everyone:

• Hands-On Fun: Build, decorate, and launch your own paper rocket.
• Science + Craft: Combine creativity with simple science and engineering concepts.
• Experiment & Explore: Ask questions, test different designs, and see what works best.
• Family-Friendly: Adults and kids are welcome to join the fun. Kids under 5 will need parental assistance.
• Take-Home Project: Take your paper rocket home and continue experimenting!

Details:

• Includes Materials: We provide everything you need to create your straw rocket.
• Who Can Join: Open to everyone—adults and kids alike! Kids under 5 will need parental assistance.
• Registration: No prior registration is necessary, but signing up makes it easy to add the event to your calendar.
• Payment: You can pay at the register or in the CL with exact cash or Venmo.

Ready, Set, Launch!

Drop in anytime during activity hours to build your rocket and see how far you can make it fly! Try different shapes, fins, and designs, and ask yourself:

What could help your rocket fly farther? Could a different design work better?

Come build, experiment, and launch with us! 🚀

Getting Here & What to Expect:
All events take place inside the Craft Lab at Because Science, our retail shop located at 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (across from the Line Hotel in Adams Morgan).

 Look for the squiggly rainbow mural! Enter Because Science and walk to the back of the store (between the biology and anatomy sections) to find the entrance to the Craft Lab
 Metro: We're a 10-minute walk from the Woodley Park (red line) or Columbia Heights (green line) Metro stations.
 Bus: The D72, D74, C51, and C53 buses stop nearby.
 Parking: Street parking is mostly limited to 30 minutes—walking, biking, or ride share is recommended. There is a parking garage located at 2421 18th St NW, about a block away. 

If you’re running late or need help finding us, just call the store at 202-248-1366