About the Summit

Fueling the Next
Generation

The "Rockets over the Lake" Summit is a free, fully virtual event built by students, for students. We believe every young aerospace enthusiast deserves access to world-class inspiration — no matter where they are.

The Team Behind ROTL

Apex Rocketry Club
@ Lake Washington High School

ROTL is entirely student-run. Every aspect of the summit — from logistics and technology to communications and outreach — is organized by the Apex Rocketry Club at LWHS.

What is ROTL?

A Summit Built
by Students

The "Rockets over the Lake" Summit (ROTL) is an annual virtual conference organized entirely by the Apex Rocketry Club @ LWHS. We bring together high school students, educators, and aerospace professionals for a day of learning and inspiration.

Our virtual format means zero barriers — no travel costs, no geographic limits. Whether you're in Seattle or Singapore, if you're passionate about rocketry and aerospace, this summit is for you.

Apex Rocketry Club @ LWHS

Lake Washington High School

2026

Summit Year

Free

Registration

Virtual

Format

June 6

Event Date

Our Mission

Three Core Goals

01

Learning

Deliver high-quality educational content from aerospace professionals and student researchers. From propulsion basics to orbital mechanics — there's something for every level.

02

Networking

Connect students with peers, mentors, and professionals across the aerospace industry. Build relationships that last beyond the summit.

03

Inspiration

Show every student that aerospace is within reach. Through real stories and live Q&A, we make the impossible feel totally doable.

Accessibility First

No Barriers.
Just Rocketry.

We designed ROTL to be fully virtual so that geography, travel costs, and school schedules never stand between a student and their passion.

Fully virtual — attend from any device, anywhere in the world

Zero registration fees — free for all high school students

Open to all skill levels, from curious beginners to advanced builders

Recorded sessions available after the event for on-demand learning

Ready to Join the
Mission?

Registration is free and open to all high school students. Secure your spot at the "Rockets over the Lake" Summit 2026.