Air Camp • Dayton, Ohio

Grades 4 • 5 • 6

AN EDUCATION
IN EXPLORATION

Elementary Day Camp (2 Days)

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)

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)

DAILY DROP OFF AND PICKUP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON

Overnight Middle School Camp (5 Nights, 6 Days)

**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