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Wiz Kids Flight Academy

The camp offers a focused, high-impact learning environment with access to professional flight simulators and exclusive tours of real aviation facilities at Lewis University.

🔥 Middle/High School 🕒 2-week Day Camp In-person
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About this camp

Wiz Kids Flight Academy offers a two-week immersive aviation experience for young learners at Lewis University. Participants engage in hands-on STEM learning through professional flight simulators, drone operations, and engineering projects involving mini rockets, gliders, and parachutes. The program provides exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of real aviation facilities, allowing students to explore the science of flight and build technical skills. Guided by Lewis University faculty and aviation experts, campers work in "flight crews" to solve real-world challenges, gaining confidence and a deeper understanding of aerospace pathways. The curriculum is designed to elevate learning and ensure safety, with expert instructors including aviation professionals, certified educators, and FAA-trained drone specialists. Guest pilots and aviation experts offer authentic insights into future career pathways in aviation.

What a typical day looks like

A typical day involves hands-on STEM activities, working with flight simulators and drones, and collaborating in "flight crews" on engineering projects.

Best suited for

This camp is ideal for middle and high school students with a strong interest in aviation, aerospace, and hands-on STEM learning.

What you'll learn

Aviation Flight Simulators Drone Operations Aerospace Engineering Rocketry Glider Design Aviation Careers

Location

Lewis University | 1 University Pkwy, Romeoville, IL 60446

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