ARC Rocketry & Science Olympiad coaching in Orange County.
SEALS Academy helps students prepare for the American Rocketry Challenge and Science Olympiad through expert-led classes, hands-on builds, and structured competition coaching.
- specialized branches
- 2
- competition medals earned
- 70+
- Orange County, California
- OC
SEALS Academy intro
See how students turn curiosity into competition skills.
Meet the founders and see the mix of Science Olympiad strategy, rocketry builds, and guided coaching students work through at SEALS Academy.
Two branches
Choose the path that fits your student's goals.
Competition Branch
ARC Competition Prep
Structured coaching for teams preparing for the American Rocketry Challenge. From rocket design and simulation to test flights and qualifying — we guide students through the full competition cycle.
Competition Branch
Science Olympiad
Strategic coaching for Science Olympiad build, study, and lab events. Students develop deep content knowledge and sharp competition-day strategy.
What makes us different
Why SEALS Academy?
Two focused branches
ARC rocketry and Science Olympiad are different disciplines with different preparation needs. We specialize in both so students get targeted, expert coaching.
Competition-ready skills
Every class, guide, and practice session is designed to build the skills students actually need on competition day — not general STEM enrichment.
Confidence through preparation
Structured coaching, iterative practice, and expert guidance help students walk into competitions feeling prepared, not anxious.
Meet the program leads
Each branch is led by a dedicated specialist.
Eric
Co-Founder & Lead Instructor
Eric is a senior at Portola High School and a dedicated aerospace enthusiast. He serves as the avionics compartment co-lead for a NASA Student Launch Initiative (SLI) team, holds a NAR L1 high-powered rocket license, and is the founder and president of his school's Aviation & Aerospace Club.
Amy
Co-Founder & Lead Instructor
Amy is a freshman at Orange County School of the Arts within the Instrumental Music Piano conservatory. A four-year varsity Science Olympiad competitor on state-qualifying and national-champion teams, she has accumulated over 70 medals and brings deep mentoring experience to every session.
For school teams
We work with full ARC and Science Olympiad teams.
Whether you're a coach onboarding new members or a team preparing for qualifying — we offer structured group coaching tailored to your team's level and goals. In-person or remote options available.
What families say
Trusted by parents and students.
“In the AI era, the most important skill is not just academic achievement, but the ability to solve problems. Thank you for guiding the children to observe, experiment, and think step by step.”
Erick's mom
ARC branch parent
“Through the 3D rocket course, my child learned to slow down, revise, and finish the work with patience. The growth was not only in the project, but in how he thinks.”
Luke's mom
ARC branch parent
“From practice tests to event strategy, the coaching gave my son a structured way to prepare. He went from anxious about competitions to confident and organized.”
Ethan's mom
SciOly branch parent
Founded by siblings Amy and Eric Song in Orange County, California. Read our story →
Featured guides
Practical articles for students and teams.
ARC Avionics and Altimeters: Recording Altitude and Hitting Your Target Score
How American Rocketry Challenge teams use altimeters to measure apogee and flight time — how barometric altimeters work, mounting and venting, reading flight data, and tuning toward the target.
Simulating Your ARC Rocket in OpenRocket: From Design to Predicted Altitude
Use OpenRocket to design and tune an American Rocketry Challenge rocket — build the model, set mass and the payload, check stability margin, and simulate apogee and flight time before you build.
Science Olympiad Astronomy Study Guide: Stellar Evolution, Deep Sky Objects, and Calculation Speed
A complete strategy for Science Olympiad Astronomy — master stellar evolution and cosmology, study the deep sky object list, build calculation fluency, and organize open-resource materials.
ARC vs. Hobby Rocketry: What's Actually Different
Compare American Rocketry Challenge rockets with hobby rockets, and see how scoring constraints change design, testing, and team training.
Common questions
What parents ask us most.
What ages do you teach?
Our 3D printing courses start at grade 3. ARC competition prep is for grades 7-12. Science Olympiad coaching serves grades 5-9.
Do students need experience?
No. All courses have beginner-friendly entry points. We meet students where they are.
How should my student choose a Science Olympiad event?
Start with what they enjoy most: building, lab work, life science, earth science, or problem solving. Then consider practice time, current strengths, and where the team needs coverage.
How do we get started?
Contact us with your student's grade level, interests, and goals, and we'll recommend the right starting point.
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Find the right path for your student.
Tell us about your student's interests, grade level, and competition goals — we'll recommend the right starting point.