If your child loves learning and adventure then
AIR CAMP IS YOUR KID’S DREAM CAMP
Air Camp is a hands-on, educational adventure in aviation and aeronautics. We inspire students to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) using aviation and aerospace as our medium while promoting the values of scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.
Making education an adventure
CURRICULUM
The core values of Air Camp – scholarship, leadership, and citizenship – are embodied in the intensive one-week schedule and unique curriculum that puts science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the context of aviation and aeronautics.
To engage Air Camp students, all STEM subjects are covered in hands-on exercises related to real-world aviation problems, that could include a black box recovery engineering design challenge or an airfoil design challenge using a wind tunnel for testing aircraft wing design.
Air Camp fosters leadership and citizenship as students work in teams all week, culminating in planning an airborne humanitarian rescue mission or service project.
The Air Camp curriculum was created by a team of experts, headed by the Dayton Regional STEM Center and the Montgomery County Educational Services Center, with assistance from curriculum developers at the University of Dayton, Sinclair College, and Wright State University.
So much excitement for one week
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROGRAMMING
- Developing skills connected to scholarship, leadership, and citizenship
- Fostering a passion to pursue STEM education and career opportunities
- Learning about the science, technology, engineering, and math of aviation and aeronautics
- Discovering the logistics and operations of general aviation
- Taking flight ground school with some programs permitting flying as a student pilot at a local airport
- Meeting scientists at the Air Force Research Laboratory
- Experiencing the National Museum of the United States Air Force and engaging in other aviation heritage sites
- Experiencing a curriculum that is consistent with national academic content guidelines in math and science
The adventure of a lifetime
TUITION
Grades 4, 5, 6
TUITION Cost: $449
TUITION includes the following:
- Leadership and learning under the direction of licensed STEM teachers
- Support provided by staff currently enrolled in STEM higher education programs
- Additional Support provided by exemplary high school juniors and seniors
- All content instruction, events, and a full day of activities
- Monday through Friday (early / late arrival available at additional cost)
- Private bus transportation to and from all planned experiences throughout the week
- One Air Camp, Inc. t-shirt
- A wings pin and Air Camp, Inc. certificate for successful completion of the week
- A chance to win a UAS remote controlled device
- Artifacts students can bring home that were designed and/or tested during the event
- Light snacks and water daily
- Lunch with water on Friday
TUITION DOES NOT include the following:
- Meals (except for Friday – lunch is included that day)
- Transportation to and from the Air Camp point of contact site daily
- Souvenirs or other items that are available for sale at various locations
Grades 7, 8, 9
TUITION Cost: $1095
TUITION includes the following:
- Leadership and learning under the direction of licensed STEM teachers
- Support provided by staff currently enrolled in STEM higher education programs
- Room and board in designated dorms at the University of Dayton for five nights and six days with one or two additional roommates
- Three meals, beverages, and one evening snack provided daily on the UD campus and other locations per scheduling
- Private bus transportation to and from all planned experiences throughout the week
- All course instruction, activities, events, and materials
- One-on-one flying time as a pilot with an FAA certified instructor in a general aviation aircraft
- Official Air Camp flight book to record the students’ official flight time upon successful completion of program guidelines
- Official Air Camp patch upon successful completion of program guidelines
- Flight suit and selected equipment
- Two Air Camp issued t-shirts
- Official Air Camp coin upon successful completion of program guidelines
- Formal opening and graduation ceremonies
TUITION DOES NOT include the following:
- Transportation to and from Air Camp at the beginning or end of the week
- Souvenirs and other items available for sale at various locations
- Snacks and beverages above and beyond what will already be provided
Is Air Camp right for my child?
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students are eligible for consideration to participate in summer programming based on the grade level they will be entering in the fall of the school year following the Air Camp session for which they are applying. ( i.e. A student entering sixth grade in the fall will be eligible only for the day camp experience that summer).
- Students should have demonstrated ability to study and participate in team activities.
- Students must be able to actively participate in activities from morning throughout scheduled activities.
- Student applicants for summer programs entering grades 7-12 are required to submit a recommendation from a current teacher.
- Students must be capable of walking, sitting, climbing (stairs), and standing independently for extended periods of time for up to fifteen hours each day.
- Students must demonstrate age appropriate independence and safe, respectful behavior toward themselves and others at all times.
- Students must be willing to engage in all activities with students and adults respectfully and collaboratively.
- Students must be willing to engage in activities designed to increase their skills pertaining to scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.