Inspiration takes flight
at our Bay Area Aviation Camp!
Registration for 2024 camps open in January.
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.
Welcome to the Hiller Aviation Camp, a fun-filled week-long day camp program dedicated to aviation and aerospace adventure for children aged 5-12. Our camp offers a unique experience where young aviation enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the exciting world of flight. We also welcome teenagers aged 13-17 to join us as Aviation Camp Teen Volunteers, gaining valuable knowledge and skills while contributing to the camp’s success. Come and join us for an unforgettable journey into the skies!
All Aviation Camps Include
Hands-On Activities
Flight Simulation
Aircraft Demos
Behind-the-Scenes
Fun Games
And More!
2023 Camps
Summer 2023
Elementary Topics (K-5)
Fabulous Physics
Explore the amazing world of physics with hands-on experiments.
Air & Space
Explore the final frontier in a hands-on adventure in astronomy and space travel!
Flight & Motion
Campers embark on a journey into the science of how things move!
Robo Mechanics
Take flight with robots in an exploration of autonomous aviation!
Science Magic
Hands-on investigations of the scientific secrets of the natural world.
Test Pilot Academy
Join the best in a mission to experience the wonder of flight in cutting edge aircraft!
Summer 2023
Intermediate Topics (5-7)
Spaceflight Tech
Construct an advanced model rocket, then fly it using a solid propellant motor.
Flight Design Lab
Leap into the world of aerospace engineering in a high-tech adventure!
X-Plane Pilot
Take on the challenge of Aviation Camp’s realistic flight simulations!
Fall 2023
Elementary Topics (K-5)
Fabulous Physics
Explore the amazing world of physics with hands-on experiments.
Flight Sim Aces
Fly to the cutting edge of aviation in an exploration of the world of the pilot!
Got Bots?
Take flight with robots in an exploration of autonomous aviation!
Rocket Rangers
Rocket Rangers features an introduction to rocketry and Newton’s Third Law.
Wonders of flight
Explore aviation in a special one day workshop at the Wonders of Flight!
Test Pilot Academy
Join the best in a mission to experience the wonder of flight in cutting edge aircraft!
Hiller Aviation Camps
Get your kids inspired at our day camps.
Camp Schedules 2023
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.
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.
