Model rocketry is a gateway drug for STEM. I bought my son an Estes model rocket kit when he was about 11. Now he is studying aerospace and astronautic engineering at university.
There are some fantastic model rocketry competitions for youngsters. There is one running in the UK right now (Google 'UKROC') and equivalent ones in the USA, France and Japan. Plenty of guidance is available and it isn't dangerous if you are sensible. We entered a team into UKROC 2 years running and had an amazing time.
There are some fantastic model rocketry competitions for youngsters. There is one running in the UK right now (Google 'UKROC') and equivalent ones in the USA, France and Japan. Plenty of guidance is available and it isn't dangerous if you are sensible. We entered a team into UKROC 2 years running and had an amazing time.