Knott’s Berry Farm STEAM Day

Get ready to blast off into STEAM!

Columbia Memorial Space Center is excited to partner with Knott’s Berry Farm for an interactive STEAM event that brings learning to life. Teachers can give students the opportunity to design, build, and launch an Estes Alpha model rocket. Each school team will assemble and customize a rocket kit before submitting it for on-site safety inspection and judging on the day of the event.

When is STEAM DAY?

High School - Tuesday, March 9, 2027

Jr. High/ Middle School - Wednesday, March 10, 2027

Rocket Launch Registration

Registration is limited to a maximum of 30 teams of 2-4 students each day.

Note: This opportunity is only open to those schools already attending Knotts’ STEAM Day. You will need to provide proof of attendance when registering below.

The 2027 Model Rocket Challenge Registration Is Now OPEN!

Last Day to Register is Friday, February 26th, or until all available spots are filled.

Interested in Knott’s STEAM Day?

To schedule your group's visit, please contact Knotts at YouthSales@Knotts.com or call (714) 220-5166.

MODEL ROCKET CHALLENGE INCLUDES:
An Estes Alpha model rocket kit, glue, wadding, a building tip sheet from the rocket certified staff at Columbia Memorial Space Center, and participation in the rocket challenge awards ceremony.

Participants will need tape, scissors, a hobby knife (or similar), and optional paint or stickers to decorate. Allow 2 to 3 hours for build time. We recommend two build-time sessions so the rocket fins can dry before finishing the build. Columbia Memorial Space Center will provide the rocket motor, ignitor, and launch equipment onsite during Knott’s Engineering Day. Please arrive with a completed rocket.

You must have a Knott’s Engineering Day ticket confirmation prior to registering for this challenge.

MODEL ROCKET CHALLENGE RULES:

  • Registration is for 1 model rocket kit for a team of 2-4 students from the same school.

  • Registration is for teachers to register one student team at a time.

  • Only 2 entries per school is allowed.

  • There must be a team of 2-4 students per model rocket kit.

  • Teacher must be present during construction and coaching.

Have questions? Email us at LBrim@downeyspacecenter.org

Registration Form