| The nature of aviation and space activities depends upon striving for excellence in science and technology. It also promotes the development of creative and logical thinking skills along with the teamwork concept for problem solving. What better way to stimulate learning and learn these important life skills than through the exciting experience of "hands-on" activities that explore the wonders of flight and space exploration. The camps listed here are offered by NCAE members and others. Please note this is a listing of camps only, not an endorsement.
For information, please contact the member listed. The NCAE serves as a compilation resource only and does not have specific information on individual camps.
Members: to list a camp, compose an email message with the
subject line "NCAE AVIATION CAMP," identify your member organization,
then send it to
webmaster@aviationeducation.org
Camps
Air Academy Camps
Camp Dates: varies
Ages: High School
Sponsor: EAA
Location: Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Flight Training Adventure Camps
FTAC is an adventure packed flight training camp in which people get a chance to learn to do extraordinary things – a challenge to grow and develop in ways you never dreamed of. It is a learner oriented flight school with emphasis on team work, learning through real life situations, fun and adventure. During training, the camp travels thousands of miles through the Southwest, exposing aspiring pilots to new situations every day, preparing you for the real world of aviation! The desire to become an airline pilot is optional in this camp -- the desire to excell, however, is mandatory. Motto: Flexibility in Action! Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: July & August
Ages: High School
Location: Touring Camp
Cost: $5,150.00
U.S. Flight Academy
See our website at www.usflightacademy.net Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: Starting June 30th
Ages: High School
Location: Litchfield County, Connecticut
Cost: $2,075.00
Durham Flight Camp
This is a unique summer camp that will introduce students to many aspects of the aviation industry, including the process of attaining a pilots license.
Each student will recieve three hours of flying on single engine/land aircraft. The course is specifically designed for those students who have a keen interest in learning to fly but are too young to obtain a licence.
Includes a "mini" Private Pilot groundschool, a museum trip, and a tour of airport facilities including the control tower. Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: July 7 to Aug 15 (2 week sessions)
Ages: Middle School
Sponsor: Durham Flight Centre
Location: Oshawa Ontario, Canada, Oshawa, Ontario. L1H 7K4
Cost: $295.00
ACE Camp
Aerospace Career and Education Camp. Aviation/Aerospace career exploration Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: July 13-17
Ages: High School
Sponsor: SDSGC / SD DOT - Aviation Division
Location: South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57105
Cost: $225.00
Aviationcamps.info --list of over 180 Aviation Camps
This website lets you check aviation camps in your area as well as internationally! Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: Vary
Ages: Middle School
Sponsor: aviationcamps.info
Location: Listing from across the nation and internationally, Fairfield IA 52556 USA
TAKEOFF
Introduce young children to the principles of flight in TAKEOFF, a week-long day camp for elementary students. Each day includes aviation activities and lessons about how airplanes work. Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: Summer 2006
Ages: Grades 3-5
Location: Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center, Hutchinson, Kansas
Cost: $190.00
4th Annual Aviation Career Education "ACE" Academy
4th Annual Aviation Career Education "ACE" Academy
Dates: June 15-19, 2009
Times: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Ages: Middle School 6-9 grades
FREE Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: June 15-19, 2009, 8 to 5 daily
Ages: Grades 1-3
Sponsor: Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center (FAA) and the Metro Techno
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Airman Camp
Experiencing the joy of flight can be one of the greatest experiences anyone can have. The rich history of aviation has inspired generations.
Whether you are interested in flying as a career, a hobby, or just want to know more, our camps will provide a great experience.
Our newest camp offers an educational experience for adults. This unique educational experience immerses participants in the roles of a pilot. Participants will plan and fly to local airports.
Our camps for kids focus on the same principles but we will use simulators. Each is reasonably priced.
Our flight camps include:
A fantastic experience
Lunch and snacks
Airport Tours
Guest speakers
aka "Meet the Professionals"
The Airman Camp is for students 9-16. During the week, students will gain a deeper understanding of the field of aviation through building paper and balso planes, flying simulators and various R/C planes. This camp will occur at Millikan High School with field trips planned to the Long Beach Airport and the Planes of Fame aviation museum. Lunch is included!
Camp Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17, August 10-14
Ages: Middle School
Sponsor: Unique Educational Experiences Inc.
Location: Long Beach, CA 90815
Cost: $190.00
Read more about our camp.
Camp Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17, August 10-14, 2009
Ages: Middle School
Sponsor: Millikan High School
Cost: $190.00
NBCFAE Ace Camps 2009
Shaun Sanders - NBCFAE National President
Dr. Annette Douglas - NBCFAE National Chairperson of Education, Training, and
Recruitment
The National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees (NBCFAE) through its
Aviation Career Education Academy (ACE) camps has provided leadership, education and
guidance to acquaint young people with the potential of finding careers in the air
transportation system and general aviation.
The NBCFAE has reached well over 100,000
students nationwide spanning its thirty plus years.
ACE activities include, extended aviation career summer camps, day classes and briefings,
trips to airports, air flight to other cities, and visits to Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) facilities including towers and centers.
It is at these camps that we provide varying
activities that include overnight camp outings trips to the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA), hands on activity, ground instruction, flight instruction, pilot
simulations, seminars, flight certification classes, and much more aviation education.
Students often end the ACE workshops with actually flying a single engine aircraft.
NBCFAE
has partnered with learning institutions, Federal Aviation Administration, the Organization
of Black Airline Pilots, Tuskegee Airmen, and other aviation groups to encourage students to
explore aviation and aerospace career opportunities. Some of our senior students and those
who attend on a regular basis have assumed careers in the aviation industry and
occupations as commercial and/or military pilots.
2009 SCHEDULE as listed.
For additional information and/or application to participate in any of the NBCFAE Aviation
Career Education Academy Camps, please contact the persons listed below.
June 1-6 Phoenix AZ area – Conducted jointly with Organization of Black
Airline Pilots
Contact: Greg Hatcher@nbcfae.org or Roberta.Mack@nbcfae.org
June 6 - 12 Memphis TN area - Conducted jointly with Tuskegee Airmen/Negro
Airmen and Organization of Black Airline Pilots
Contact: Roosevelt.Lenard@nbcfae.org or Jaci.Malone@nbcfae.org
June 6 -10 Washington DC Suburban area
Contact: Derrick.Moore@nbcfae.org or James.Ampey@nbcfae.org
June 7 Oklahoma City OK – Conducted at the FAA Mike Maroney
Aeronautical Center
Contact: Joseph.Washington@nbcfae.org or
Francine.Singleton@nbcfae.org
June 15-19 Atlanta GA area – Conducted jointly with the Organization of Black
Airline Pilots
Contact: Roosevelt.Lenard@nbcfae.org or Jaci.Malone@nbcfae.org
June/July New York Metropolitan and Eastern Long Island NY areas
Contact: Derrick.Moore@nbcfe.org or James.Ampey@nbcfae.org
Jun 16-Jul 24 Washington DC area
Contact: Margarete.Berrios@nbcfae.org or
Phyllis.Seward@nbcfae.org
July Orlando FL area – Conducted jointly with Federal Aviation
Administration
Contact: Roosevelt.Lenard@nbcfae.org or Jaci.Malone@nbcfae.org
July Jacksonville FL area – Conducted jointly with the Organization of
Black Airline Pilots
Contact: Roosevelt.Lenard@nbcfae.org or Jaci.Malone@nbcfae.org
July Miami FL area – Conducted jointly with the Organization of Black
Airline Pilots and Florida Memorial University
Contact: Roosevelt.Lenard@nbcfae.org or Jaci.Malone@nbcfae.org
July Seattle WA area
Contact: Greg Hatcher@nbcfae.org or Roberta.Mack@nbcfae.org
July Oakland CA bay area
Contact: Greg Hatcher@nbcfae.org or Roberta.Mack@nbcfae.org
July Atlantic City NJ area
Contact: Ken.Hitchens@nbcfae.org
July 13-17 Los Angeles CA area – Conducted jointly with the Organization of
Black Airline Pilots
Contact: Greg Hatcher@nbcfae.org or Roberta.Mack@nbcfae.org
July 26 - Aug 1 Jointly with the Lewis University "Over Night Week Long Camp in
Romeoville, Illinois,
Contact: Joseph.Lawrence@nbcfae.org or
Janice.McClardy@nbcfae.org
July 28-31 Jointly with the Boys & Girls Club in Kansas City Missouri and the
ROTC Kansas City School
Contact: Cora.Byrd@nbcfae.org or LaFaye.Daniels@nbcfae.org
July 27-31 Chicago Ill metropolitan area – Conducted jointly with the Wilbur
Wright College Day Camp
Contact: Joseph.Lawrence@nbcfae.org or
Janice.McClardy@nbcfae.org
August Philadelphia PA metropolitan area
Contact: Derrick.Moore@nbcfe.org or James.Ampey@nbcfae.org
AGES: Ignore age item below: Typically camps might handle middle or high school students. Contact each camp for specific infomation.
Camp Dates: see list above
Ages: High School
Sponsor: NBCFAE
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