Air Camp • Dayton, Ohio

Grades 4 • 5 • 6

AN EDUCATION
IN EXPLORATION

Elementary Day Camp (2 Days) – $270

DAILY DROP OFF AND PICK UP IN THE GREATER DAYTON AREA

One learning site per day – Drop-Off and Pick-Up by parent / guardian at the same location daily. The same learning site for BOTH days will be utilized for ALL learning activities during the event.

Elementary Day Camp (3 Days) – $415

DAILY DROP OFF AND PICK UP IN THE GREATER DAYTON AREA

Up to two learning sites per day – Drop-Off and Pick-Up by parent / guardian at the same location daily; Students will be transported to learning sites during the event by a coach secured by Air Camp.

Highlights of the Air Camp adventure may include (All site locations are subject to change based on evolving availability.):

• Exploring the fundamentals of the Physics of Flight and Applications in Aeronautical Engineering
• Engaging in the science, technology, engineering, and math of aviation and aeronautics
• Developing leadership skills by working with others to share ideas and solve problems
• Discovering solutions to challenges that affect individuals, communities, and the world
• Fostering curiosity and a commitment to scholarship through hands-on experiences
• Collaborating to explore and initiate acts of citizenship and learning why it is important to help others

 2-Day Events may ALSO include:

• ONE Learning Site BOTH DAYS
• Unmanned Aerial Systems Coding and Flying Missions
• Straw Rocket Design Challenge
• UAV Cargo Drop
• Boat Design Challenge (Emphasis on Buoyancy)
• Ejection Seat Engineering Design Challenge
• And Much More!

3-Day Events may ALSO include:

• Up to 6 Learning Sites During the Event
• Exploring Key Components and Operations of General Logistics of an Operational Local Airport
• Discover Connections between the aviation and aviary worlds through Falconry
• Emphasis on Physics of Flight As Applied to Winged Insects and Biomimicry
• Trace Key Accomplishments of the Wright Brothers at related National Aviation Heritage Area Sites
• STEM Applications at Young’s Dairy (including complimentary lunch)

Grades 7 • 8 • 9

AN EDUCATION
IN ADVENTURE

Middle School Camp (5 Days, No Overnight) – $935

DAILY DROP OFF AND PICKUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

Overnight Middle School Camp (5 Nights, 6 Days) – $1495

**Air Camp student applicants are eligible to apply for a limited number of tuition scholarships within the application.

Highlights of the Air Camp adventure include (All site locations are subject to change based on evolving availability.):

• Exploring the fundamentals of the Physics of Flight and Applications in Aeronautical Engineering (With an Emphasis on Actual Aircraft Use and Development)
• Taking the Controls From the Pilot’s Seat During an Actual Flight in a Single-Engine Aircraft Under the Direction of a Certified FAA Flight Instructor
• Demonstrating an understanding of the science, technology, engineering, and math of aviation and aeronautics while discovering general logistics and operations
• Taking flight ground school and piloting a plane at a local airport
• Engaging in Fire and Rescue Learning Modules
• Demonstrating a curiosity about and a commitment to scholarship under the direction of aviation engineers, pilots, mechanics, UAS manufacturers, and many others
• Executing leadership skills through team engineering design challenges
• Integrating citizenship skills by designing and participating in a service initiative
• Mission Planning and Solution-Based Challenge / Competition
• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Experiences in Preparation of and Operations During the Flight of Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Analyze Flight Charts and Key Symbols for Navigation

Additionally, the overnight camp will include:

• Lodging for 5 nights at a local University
• All meals during the event
• 12 to 15 hours of STEM activities per day for a deeper exploration of STEM as it relates to Aviation and Aeronautics