Aviation & Career Education Camp for Young People Coming to Region
Hartness State Airport in North Springfield, VT will be hosting the ACE (Aviation Career Education) 2013 day camp from July 22nd – 26th. The camp will provide a valuable opportunity for area girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 15 to learn more about aviation through a variety of experiences.
The ACE Camp is a hands-on aviation program that allows young people to explore the dynamics of a variety of aviation-related careers. Professional, military and civilian experts will introduce campers to the principles of flight, teamwork, pre-flight safety, building and launching model rockets, plotting navigation courses, flight simulators and much more. FAA certified pilots will brief participants on what’s involved with flight safety and also the features of different types of aircraft.
Young Eagle flights are coordinated and flown by pilots of the Experimental Aircraft Association and rides in other aircraft may be available as well. It’s a fun, interactive week of learning more about the world of aviation!
It will take place daily, from Monday, July 22nd through Friday, July 26th, from 8:30 am – 4 pm each day at Hartness State Airport in North Springfield. Camp tuition is $325 for the week, which includes transportation from the ACE site to camp activities, food and beverages, t-shirts, caps, cameras and much more.
The ACE Camp is for girls and boys between the ages of 12 and 15. For an application and more information, contact Walter Striedieck at 802-460-3686.
Sponsors of the ACE Camp 2013 include the Vermont Aviation Advisory Council, Vermont Agency of Transportation, Aero Club of New England and the Federal Aviation Administration.
More info and application form:
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Sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great opportunity being offered in our little town.