Rocket Kids

Rocket Kids is an affordable option for an international experience. The cost to participate in the program will vary slightly based on each student, as the program costs are directly related to items each students needs. For example, if a student already has a passport, there is no need to purchase a new passport. The average cost for a student participant is between 1000 and 1500 dollars. Expenses are approximated below:

$500 Tuition for 15 credit hours (3 hours prior to departure and 12 hours while in the field)  

$200 Uniform fees

$150 Fingerprinting and Background Check Process

$160 Travel Insurance

$190 Expedited U.S. Passport 

$100 Certification in Adult/Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED 

Applications will be received through Rocket Kids. Applications will require a cover letter, employment history and relevant experience, and any current certifications (i.e., CPR, First Aid, Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting, student teaching certification), references, and official transcripts. Applicants will be screened to ensure they meet the following criteria:

• must be at least 18 years old
• must have United States citizenship
• must have prior experience (employment or volunteer) working with children in a professional group setting
• must have completed two full-time semesters at a college/university
• must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) at a college/university that provides appropriate fields of study (i.e., early childhood education, recreation, youth development, education) or a field of study that relates to, and will achieve, the program’s objectives, have completed undergraduate studies in the area of assigned responsibilities (i.e., early childhood education, sports, recreation, education, recreation therapy, crafts, special education, or social programming), be a recent graduate (within 3 years) with a degree in the aforementioned areas or other related educational experience, or be a graduate student who is in a field of study that relates to, and will achieve, the Rocket Kids program’s goals and objectives
• must possess and maintain ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs., walk, bend, climb, stoop, and stand on a routine basis, both inside and outside, while being exposed to varied weather conditions

Are you ready to Fuel Your Tomorrow? Join Rocket Kids!

The steps below are a summary of the process to apply.  Once accepted, students will be provided detailed instructions on the paperwork process.

1. Interest Form  (Note: We are no longer accepting applications for Summer 2023.  Please apply for future terms.)
2. Interview
3. Application Step 1
4. Apply as a guest to UToledo (if not a UToledo student)
5. Paperwork Step 2
6. Background Check Process
7. Paperwork Step 3

• Build your resume
• Gain experience with children and youth
• Engage in a variety of cultural experiences in other countries
• Housing, travel and living stipend provided
• Earn college credit
• Network with one of the largest employers, United States Military
• Serve the families of United States Military