Air Camp

Air Camp is a hands-on STEM aviation educational adventure. It offers elementary school activities for Grades 4, 5, and 6 with introductions to the science behind flight, middle school activities for Grades 7, 8, and 9 with engineering, coding, and design through flight, and high school activities for Grades 10, 11, and 12 with advanced aviation STEM experiences aligned with career pathways. It also offers STEM day camps, AIR MASTERS group design challenges in aviation engineering, and one-day STEM camps.

Programs

• Elementary School — Grades 4, 5, 6 · Fun and engaging introductions to the science behind flight.
• Middle School — Grades 7, 8, 9 · Engineering, Coding, and Design Brought to Life Through Flight.
• High School — Grades 10, 11, 12 · Advanced Aviation STEM Experiences Aligned with Career Pathways.
• Teachers Air Camp — Adults · Innovative & Immersive STEM Learning & Curriculum in the Birthplace of Aviation.
• STEM Day Camps — Grades 5, 6, 7 · Focused and High-Impact STEM Experiences in Unique Locations.
• AIR MASTERS — Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 · HS Group Design Challenges in Aviation Engineering. Held yearly at the NMUSAFL.
• One-Day STEM Camps — High-impact, aviation-inspired STEM experiences designed to engage students in a single day.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

Air Camp explores science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at aviation and aerospace locations throughout the Dayton, Ohio area. Student participants are grouped into flights of up to 12 students named Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, or Delta, with up to 48 students per camp.

Elementary Camps are first come first serve. The curriculum changes every year. For security reasons and the safety of the children, Air Camp does not publish its schedule / itinerary. There is an extended period of time for drop off and / or pick up for students for up to a half hour at the beginning and end of each day; there is an additional cost for this service daily.

What families say

“The participation in this camp is opening other windows of career opportunities for my child. We are appreciative of the opportunity.” — Phyllis W. , Ohio High School

“This time at Air Camp was truly phenomenal, inspirational and beyond my expectations in every way. I learned so much, took risks, laughed with like minded teachers, and loved being in Dayton with such amazing resources. The camp was one of the most powerful and beneficial professional development opportunities of my (so far) 25 year career.” — Kerry L. , Vermont Teacher Air Camp

“Air Camp was an incredible experience for our 11-year-old son—he learned so much about aviation, made great friends, and came home truly inspired. We flew all the way from Vermont, and it was absolutely worth it! As a parent, I was deeply impressed by the quality of the program and the passion it sparked in him for aviation and STEM.” — Sheramy T. , Vermont Elementary School

Last updated October 27, 2026.