Michael's is promoting, in conjunction with Estes Industries, a "Space Exploration Rocket Days". This event, held at Michael's stores throughout the country from April 17, 2004 through May 1st, 2004, will provide Scouts the opportunity to complete Requirement 3 of the Space Exploration merit badge except for the two rocket launches.Estes Industries will provide a model rocket to be built to each Boy Scout registering for the event. Michael's will provide an opportunity for scouts to build their rocket at the store. Scoutmasters can bring troop members to participate and a certificate will be presented, upon completion of building the rocket, and the certificate can be presented to the merit badge counselor.
This is a Boy Scout event and does require registration prior to participation. REGISTER NOW! Call or visit your local Michael's store between January 2 and March 5, 2004 to register your troop.
To find the nearest Michael's store, call 800-642-4235 or visit
(end advert.) Commentary: Posted from a newletter received from Keystone Area Council of the BSA.
Become a Space Exploration merit badge counselor NOW!
Note that the launch is not included. Expect significant demand at club launches in April and May. Note too that it says "REGISTER NOW", but you cannot register until the start of the new year. I plan on offering my services to the local Michael's store to support the build sessions, and to be able to advertise the existence of our club and launch site to a captive audience. With over 12,000 Scouts in the local area, I expect this to be a "sell-out".
Tom Ha President, Central Pennsylvania Rocketeers rocketha at netscape dot net