Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program

The Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Education Program offers aerospace education for adults and youth in kindergarten through 12th grade. It also includes the STEM Kit Program for CAP aerospace education members and CAP units, the K-6 STEM Program, Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) for grade K-6 educators who are CAP aerospace education members, and Teacher Orientation Program Flights (TOP Flight) for teachers or principals.

Programs

• Aerospace education program — Adults and youth in kindergarten through 12th grades
• STEM Kit Program — Teachers who are CAP aerospace education members; CAP units
• K-6 STEM Program — Kindergarten through 6th grades · STEM program for grades K-6.
• Aerospace Connections in Education (ACE) — Grade K-6 · Aerospace-themed program for educators in grade K-6 who are CAP aerospace education members.
• Teacher Orientation Program Flights (TOP Flight) — Teachers or principals

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old

About the provider

Civil Air Patrol says it is responsible for educating its members and the public on the important role aviation, space, cyber, and STEM play in America’s future. The program reaches more than 500,000 youth each year, and schools, museums, libraries, and youth organizations can take advantage of it.

Last updated August 18, 2026.