Up and Away is a Nova that is so fun, Scouts can do it Twice!
There is a Cub Scout and a Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating fluid dynamics. To earn this award, Cub Scouts must complete a pinewood derby, or similar – and Scouts BSA must complete a merit badge which relates to the movement and forces of liquids or gasses.
During the Nova, Scouts do an experiments related to terminal velocity, airfoils, or emergency supply drops and Scouts will visit a location such as a wind tunnel or aviation museum!
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Where to go:
iFLY STEM Up & Away NOVA Award Program
includes:
- Interactive Presentation – Learn science and physics behind body flight, STEM tunnel operations, & discussion surrounding STEM careers
- Live Lab Demonstration (BALL DEMO) – objects of different size, weight, & shape flown in tunnel for comparisons with surprise element of water in the tunnel at the end
- Lab Activity – interactive worksheet with STEM Educator
- Flights – comprehensive flying and safety training session & one-on-one supervision with a certified IBA Instructor
Scouts STEM Package Options (in-person): (15 students minimum to participate)
- Scouts 2+ | 2 flights PLUS highflight = $52.98 per person (quote Jan 2023)
- Click Here to see our High Flight !
Additional Information:
- Chaperones/Parents/Siblings can participate – same price as scouts
- Start times available: Monday-Friday with start times between 9:00am-5:00pm
- Length of trip is dependent on headcount & package choice. Average trip is 3.5-4hrs long
Councils Are doing it:
- https://palmettocouncil.org/nova
- https://sfcbsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IFLY2022CUBScout-002.1.pdf
- https://pack89satx.weebly.com/ifly-indoor-skydiving.html
Scout pages are talking about It:
- https://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2019/06/06/soar-toward-a-new-stem-nova-award-with-ifly/
- https://scoutingmagazine.org/2021/04/bodyflight-what-it-is-how-it-fits-in-scouting/
- https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/safety-moments/indoor-bodyflight/
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