2023 Hiller Aviation Camp registration is open.
Inspiration takes flight at our Bay Area Aviation Camp!
Kids explore the wonder of flight at the Hiller Aviation Museum’s Day Camp! Immersive programs provide fun, educational experiences for kids ages 5-12.
Our Day Camps are conveniently located for families from Redwood City, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, and all Bay Area Peninsula locations.
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-5)
Air & Space
Fabulous Physics
Flight & Motion
Flight Simulator Aces
Got Bots?
Magic of Flight
Robo Mechanics
Rocket Rangers
Science Magic
Test Pilot Academy
Wonders of Flight
Intermediate Topics (5-7)
Flight Design Lab
Spaceflight Tech
X-Plane Pilot
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.
Camp Topics
Summer 2023
Elementary Camp Topics, Ages 5-10
Fall 2023
Elementary Camp Topics, Ages 5-10
- Fabulous Physics
- Flight Simulator Aces
- Got Bots?
- Magic of Flight
- Rocket Rangers
- Test Pilot Academy
- Wonders of Flight
February through April camp topics will be announced at a later date
Summer Schedules 2023
Camps meet full day, 9 AM – 4 PM. Regular camp check-in begins at 8:30 AM, and check-out ends at 4:15 PM. Extended PM hours are available for select sessions for an additional fee. Four major projects are completed daily. Children will be assigned to discrete teams and remain with their team and the same instructional staff for the entire session. Please see the Aviation Camp COVID-19 page for more information on measures taken to enhance the safety of campers, parents, staff, and volunteers participating in Aviation Camp.
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. Please do not mail forms to the museum ahead of time.
Aviation Camp and COVID-19
Safety is the highest priority at The Hiller Aviation Museum, and Aviation Camp is fully compliant with all state health rules regulating K-12 programs. A generous cancellation policy is in place to provide additional flexibility and peace of mind to families.
- Cancellations allowed less a nominal processing fee as late as two weeks prior to the camp start date.
- Full refunds are issued if camp sessions are canceled due to changes in public health orders.
