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 is a week-long summer program in aviation and aerospace for children who will be entering Grades JK-8 during Fall 2020. High school students aged 14-17 as of June 1, 2020 may apply as Aviation Camp Volunteers . Children entering kindergarten in Fall 2020 and who will be 5 years old no later than the camp start date may register for all elementary camp topics. Children entering a JK/TK program who will be at least 4 years old at camp start date may register for Flight Explorers. Campers must be at least 10 years old and attending grades 5-8 to enroll in any middle school camp topic.
Multiple topics are offered throughout the year. All 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
Primary Topic (JK-1)
Elementary Topics (K-5)
Aero Engineer
Air & Space
Drone Ranger
Drone Zone
Physics Flyers
Rocket Pilots
X-Plane Pilot
Middle School Topics (5-8)
Flight Design Lab
Pilot Academy
Spaceflight Tech
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
Summer 2020
Elementary Camp Topics, Grades K-5
Full Day and Half Day Schedules
Children are divided into age-appropriate groups. Two different schedules are available: Full Day (9 am to 4 pm) or Half Day: (9 am to 12:15 pm, available for select topics only). Full Day campers in elementary programs (Grades K-5) participate in four major projects daily. Half Day campers have two major projects each day. All campers in middle school programs (Grades 5-8) attend Full Day and complete six instructional periods daily.
Extended Hours
Extended Hours are available for an additional fee. AM Extended hours are 8:00 – 8:50 am. PM Extended Hours are 4:00 – 5:00 pm (6:00 pm mid-June through mid-August).
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.