Staying In Dayton

Explore Aeronautics through Hands-on STEM Challenges in the Birthplace of Aviation

Why Dayton Ohio?

A Rich History of Flight & Learning

Air Camp takes place in Dayton, Ohio, where the Wright Brothers invented and perfected powered flight. Students experience the rich history of aviation while staying on the University of Dayton campus during the Overnight Middle School CAMP. Off-campus activities are conveniently accessed via charter bus throughout the region.

Dayton is not only historic but also a center of modern aviation and aeronautics. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base houses the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Air Force Institute of Technology, and the National Museum of the United States Air Force—making it a living classroom of innovation and discovery.

Explore Dayton

Where Aviation Meets Adventure

The greater Dayton area is home to over 1.5 million people, including more than 150,000 in the city itself, offering students a dynamic and vibrant setting to explore STEM, history, and culture.

Air Camp takes place within the National Aviation Heritage Area, a region of national historical importance. Air Camp is a proud partner of the National Aviation Heritage Alliance, the congressionally designated management entity of the National Aviation Heritage Area.