Are you familiar with Stomp Rocket? Perhaps you’ve seen the commercials on television?
Stomp Rockets are “rockets” that you launch into the air simply by “stomping” on on pad that forces air up into a tube that in turn launches a “rocket” high into the sky.
Believe it or not, the Original Stomp Rocket turns 30 this year. I cannot believe that. Too bad it wasn’t around when I was a kid. My cousins and I could have played with this for hours.
Stomp Rocket (and it’s other varieties) is a great activity that gets your child off their computer and phone screens and outdoors for some fresh air and physical activity (after all, stomping is an activity as well as running/walking to retrieve the rocket when it lands).
A Stomp Rocket is powered by people. There is no need for batteries. Yeah! As a parent, I cannot tell you how many batteries we’ve gone through with toys. We had to resort to those rechargeable ones (which we always forgot to recharge).
Stomp Rockets are not only fun, but educational too. They teach children STEM principals. For example, have a child apply different pressure to the pad and see the results (less forced air means the rocket doesn’t fly as high). And how does the launch angle change the rocket’s flight. You can certainly explain the “how and why” to a child. Why not toss a bit of learning in for good measure.
There are different variations of Stomp Rocket available.
Price: $14.99
These all foam fliers are perfect for the smaller set. They can fly up to 100 feet in the air and glow in the dark for daytime and nighttime fun.
Stomp Rocket X-Treme Stunt Planes
Price: $19.99
Run, jump, and stomp to launch X-Treme Stunt Planes! This set includes three X-Treme Stunt Planes (Hovercraft, Tornado and Cobra) all of which can do different tricks. Hovercraft planes hover overhead, Tornado planes make crazy circles, and Cobra planes fly in a wave pattern!. Change the tilt of the wings and angle of the launcher for a new flight pattern every time — a great way to teach STEM principles.
Price: $19.99
Battle for the title of strongest stomper with Stomp Rocket® Dueling Rockets! This set comes with two launch pads so friends can face off simultaneously, sending their rockets up to 200 feet. For ages 5 and up.
I received the Original Stomp Rocket to review. We don’t have a yard, and where we live (in a condo complex) it’s not contusive to me fully testing them out. That last thing I’d want is a rocket to land on the roof or hit someone’s car. Even though they are safe and made with foam, we have some snarky people who live here that wouldn’t appreciate it regardless of those facts.
I also have not had the chance to go to a park. My husband and I did test them (not full power) in our living room. Our cat’s didn’t know what to make of that. Ha Ha.
These are SO EASY to set up. There is really not much you need to do except place place a launch tube on the launch stand, then slide on a rocket. That’s it.
Let me tell you, even the slightest bit of pressure on the launch pad (the part you step on) makes the rocket come flying off. We used the slightest pressure (so as not to hit the ceiling fan or knock something off a shelf) and they popped right off.
I am going to be using this with my “work kids” in a few weeks when school is back in session. They are going to go crazy over this. Best of all we have the baseball field they can “stomp” in so as not to have any of the rockets end up on the roof of the school. Of course I will take advantage of the STEM connection with this toy too.
Stomp Rocket toys are fun and inexpensive, making them a great gift too. With the holiday season fast approaching, this would be an excellent gift for under the tree. These also make great birthday gifts, especially if your child gets invited to a lot of birthday parties throughout the course of the year. Stomp Rockets are gender neutral, so boys AND girls enjoy playing with them. Adult too!
For more information about Stomp Rockets, visit StompRocket.com. You can also find the brand on Facebook and Instagram.
There are also STEM lesson plans on the brand’s website for teachers, homeschoolers and parents.
Stomp Rocket products are available at many retail locations including Target, Amazon, Walmart and more.
Kimberly
*I received a free product sample to review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own and not influenced in any way.