Aviation Camp registration is now open.
At Aviation Camp, imagination is cleared for takeoff.
Aviation Day Camps offer intensive, educational and fun programs in aviation and aerospace for children in grades K-8.
Aviation Camp and COVID-19
Aviation Camp is a 1- to 4-week summer program in aviation and aerospace for children ages 5-12. High school students aged 14-17 as of June 1, 2020 may apply as Aviation Camp Volunteers .
All Aviation Camp programs include:
- Hands-on Activities and Flying Models
- Flight Simulation Sessions
- Aircraft Demonstrations
- Behind-the-Scenes Museum Gallery Explorations
- Aviation-Themed Games
- And Much, Much More!
Aviation Camp
Elementary Topics (K-6)
Aero Engineer
Drone Zone
Extreme Flight
Flight Science Lab
X-Plane Pilot
Advanced Topics (5-8)
Engineer's Workshop
Flight Simulator Aces
After-School Aviators (Fall 2020)
Camp Schedule and Availability
Camp Information - Daily Schedule
Camper Information and Medical Form
All camps are located at the Hiller Aviation Museum at the San Carlos Airport.
2020 Camp Topics
Schedules Fall/Winter 2020/2021
All Aviation Camp programs are operated in compliance with San Mateo County Health Order c19-11 and California state health guidance specific to day camp operations. Camps meet full day, 9 AM – 4 PM. Four major projects are completed daily. Extended PM is available 4-5:30 PM for an additional fee. Children will be assigned to groups of 14 or less and will remain with their group and with the same instructional staff for the entire session. Please see the Aviation Camp COVID-19 page for more information.
Extended Hours
Extended Hours are available for an additional fee. PM Extended Hours are 4:00 – 5:00 pm (5:30 pm mid-June through mid-August). Morning sign-in begins at 8:30 AM for all campers.
Parental Permissions
Parents with campers already enrolled in a camp program who have not enrolled online may download the Camper Information and Medical Form and fill it out prior to the camp start date. Bring this form with you on the first day of camp. DO NOT MAIL THE FORM TO THE MUSEUM AHEAD OF TIME.