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Space & Aviation · 🏫 Lewis University

Soaring Futures: Aviation Exploration Camp

The camp offers a unique blend of interactive learning, actual flight experiences, and behind-the-scenes exposure to diverse aviation careers, all within a university setting.

🔥 High School 🕒 1-week Day Camp In-person Beginner-friendly 💰 $1,500 total
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About this camp

The Soaring Futures: Aviation Exploration Camp offers high school students an immersive, hands-on introduction to the aviation industry. Participants will engage in interactive learning experiences, including up to two optional introductory flights and virtual reality (VR) flight training, complemented by ground instruction from aviation professionals. The camp provides in-depth career exploration across various aviation fields such as Aviation Flight, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Aviation Maintenance, Meteorology, and Safety. Students will also gain firsthand industry exposure through two field trips to aviation-related facilities, offering a closer look at real-world operations. The program aims to ignite passion and curiosity for the vast opportunities within the aviation industry, preparing students with a foundational understanding and practical insights into potential career pathways.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves interactive learning, ground instruction with aviation professionals, and potentially flight experiences or virtual reality flight training, with lunch provided daily.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for high school students entering 9th-12th grade who are eager to explore the exciting world of aviation and learn about various career paths within the industry.

What you'll learn

Introductory flights Virtual Reality (VR) flight training Aviation Flight careers Air Traffic Control (ATC) Aviation Maintenance Meteorology in aviation Aviation Safety

Location

Harold E. White Aviation Center, Lewis University, One University Parkway, Romeoville, IL 60446

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