Experience the science, technology, and excitement of aviation!

Overview

Aviation Summer Camp is a hands-on exploration of the science and excitement of flight for high school students. 

Over five days, participants will work alongside pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals through behind-the-scenes tours, real-world challenges, and STEM-focused projects. From learning pre-flight basics at Appleton International Airport to touring Gulfstream facilities and testing skills in flight simulators, this camp offers an immersive introduction to aviation and aerospace careers.

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inside of the EAA Aviation Museum

Key Facts

Dates: July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026
Age Group: 14 – 18-year-olds
Areas of Study: STEM, Physics, Engineering, Business
Experience: Daytime
Cost: $650.00

Experiences: Applicants choose their top two program options. Aviation (Daytime) may be paired with one Residential experience, as it runs the week after Residential programs.

Tentative Schedule*

Day

Location

Activities

Day 1: Welcome & EAA Experience

Appleton International Airport

Camp kickoff, STEM stations with EAA expert pilots and engineers, hands-on challenges, pre-flight basics including flight charting, weather, and fueling.

Day 2: Gulfstream Tour

Gulfstream Facilities

Facility tour, group design challenge, team presentations.

Day 3: Technical College & Flight Simulation

Fox Valley Technical College & Fox Valley Lutheran High School

Technical college facility tour, flight charting challenge, flight simulator challenge.

Day 4: Campus Learning & Guest Speaker

Lawrence University

STEM-focused learning sessions, campus tour, hands-on project work, guest speaker presentation.

Day 5: Final Projects & Showcase

Fox Valley Lutheran High School & LU & TBD

Final project work, team presentations, evening family showcase celebrating camper achievements.

*Currently, this schedule is tentative and is subject to change. The EAA Chapter 41 offers Young Eagles Discovery flights, weather permitting. These flights are optional, and do not occur during Lawrence University Aviation program hours, and are an event coordinated and hosted by the EAA Chapter 41. Shortly after registration parents and guardians will receive additional program details.