FAD SUMMER CAMP

About the Program

Hosted in the Naval Aviation Museum, (FAD area), and taught by certified teachers, campers will learn the fundamentals of flight, and expand their knowledge of Naval Aviation history through tours of exhibits, aircraft and hands-on fun and instruction in math and science. This unique aviation-themed STEM day camp is open to children entering 5th and 6th grade. Campers get to build and launch their own rocket, build gliders, watch a Blue Angels practice, and experience movies in our Giant Screen Theater! In addition, another highlight is our pairing with NASP Volunteer Officers who lead campers daily in-flight instruction, flying F-35s’ in our Sims Bay! All these cool activities are packed into week-long sessions, each summer we offer 5 weekly sessions to choose from! Sessions fill quickly, follow the link below to register. Camp fees are $200 per camper, per session (Sessions: M-F, 9:00 – 3:00) and Military Families receive a $25 discount, ($175.00 per camper), redeemable at checkout. Parents will need to arrange daily transportation for their child to and from camp and pack a lunch and snack for their child daily. Campers will receive a “Flight Adventure Deck” t-shirt, lanyard, name badge, log book, rocket, various crafts, and an amazing summer camp experience! Weekly capacity is 35 campers per session.

Note: Backpacks and similar items are not allowed in the Museum (exceptions are small diaper bags, purses, camera bags, fanny packs, and medicine bags); all bags are subject to search by the NAS Base Security and or a visible inspection by Museum staff or qualified volunteers.

 

2026 Summer Camp

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Aviation Camp

Campers will learn the science of flight and expand their knowledge of naval aviation history with hands-on activities.  Students will build and launch gliders, parachutes, and rockets. The camp includes tours of museum exhibits, aircraft, and the National Flight Academy.  Every day includes flight simulator training.  The program is taught by certified teachers and Naval Officers.

Ages: 9-12

Camp Dates: June 8-12, June 22-26

 

Space Exploration Camp

Campers will learn the history and science of space flight, celestial mechanics, and communications.  Fun hands-on activities include building several model rockets. The program includes tours of museum exhibits, aircraft, and spacecraft.  Students will be tasked with building a one in 26 billion scale model of the solar system.

Ages: 9-12

Camp Dates: July 6-10, July 13-17

 

Advanced Adventure Camp

Ready to level up? Our Advanced Adventure Camp expands on the excitement of our Space and Aviation Camps by adding real-world engineering challenges to the mission. Campers will design and build bridges, push their skills in advanced flight simulators, create and test complex models, and experience elite Blue Angels-style flight practice, all while working as a team of innovators.

This camp is for returning campers only and requires prior attendance at one of our summer camps (including previous years). 

Ages: 9-13

Camp Dates: July 20-24

 

Any Questions?
Contact Mr. Matt Vickers at extension 8958.
E-mail: mvickers@navalaviationmuseum.org