Air, Flight, and Aerodynamics Summer Camp
Cost: $300 per student (includes a $50 non-refundable deposit)
Location: 124 West Swanson Ave
Recommended Grades: 5th - 8th
Dates: June 15–18
Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Class Overview

Students will explore how air, flight, and space travel work through hands-on science and engineering challenges. They will learn about the composition and properties of air, how gases behave, and how these ideas relate to real-world flight.

Throughout the week, students will study the science behind flight, including Bernoulli’s Principle, the four forces of flight, drag, streamlining, propulsion, and the difference between flying and gliding. They will also explore parachutes, buoyancy, hot air balloons, and lighter-than-air aircraft.

Students will learn about airplanes, helicopters, rockets, and spacecraft, including parts of an airplane, control surfaces, and how pitch, roll, and yaw help pilots steer. They will also compare aircraft and spacecraft to understand how each is designed for its environment.

Learning will take place through creative projects and activities such as designing paper gliders, engineering hot air balloons, completing flight challenges, participating in lab investigations, scavenger hunts, and interactive simulations.

Students will use an Engineering Log and an Engineer’s Report to guide them through the design, build, test, and reflection process, helping them develop problem-solving skills and think like engineers.