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2013 Summer Camps

Enjoy a week full of science exploration during the Air Zoo's summer camp experiences, designed for kids ages 4-17. Our professional educators will share the thrill of aviation and space with campers through hands-on activities and interactive experiments. Campers will get an in-depth look at the Air Zoo, including the 4D theater, full-motion flight simulators and much more! Because some portions of the camp will take place outdoors, campers need to dress appropriately for the weather. SkySpace Kids Club and supporting members will receive 10% off all summer camps.

What's Included
All Air Zoo campers will receive:

• An Ultimate Ace wristband to enjoy our rides and attractions
• An Air Zoo T-shirt
• An Air Zoo backpack
• A daily snack and beverage
• A pizza party on the last day of camp (for camps that go past noon only)

Lunch Option
For camps held past noon, a $5 per day lunch option is available. Lunch options are a hot dog, hamburger, or chicken nugget kids' meal, which include a beverage and chips.

Register Now!
To sign up for a summer camp or for more information, call 269.350.2848.

Two is Twice the Fun
Ages 4-5
August 2
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
$100
Limit 20 kids (with 20 adults)
Enjoy an adventure with your child by exploring the science of flight! Learn about the magic of air, construct wonderful flying creations and discover aerospace in this engaging hands-on camp.

Kids will receive a foam plane, foam rocket blaster, rocket balloons and touchable bubbles. Each child and adult will also receive lunch.

Soaring Scientists
Grades 1-2
August 12-14
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
$125
Limit 20
Campers will examine the forces of flight and visit with feathered friends! They'll investigate aviation and space travel in this exciting camp, and earn their pilot wings! Campers will also build and launch their own model rocket, along with a solar system mobile.

Campers will receive a model rocket, foam plane, foam rocket blaster, rocket balloons, pilot wings and solar system mobile.

Cosmic Space Camp
Grades 2-4: June 24-28
Grades 3-5: August 5-9
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
$175
Limit 20
Campers will become space explorers by learning about Newton's Law of Gravity and Laws of Motion. They'll learn all about astronauts and NASA, and then build and launch their very own rockets! Campers will take a "trip through space" and build a cosmic jet robot as they learn about the solar system.

Kids will receive a model rocket, foam pump rocket, rocket balloons, telescope, 3-D solar system mobile, cosmic jet robot and Jupiter Juice.

NEW! Science Rocks! Onstage!
Grades 2-5
July 15-19
9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
$175
Limit 20
Creativity, communication and science will join forces during this weeklong adventure! Kids will engage in science experiments throughout the week and then develop their very own experiment, presenting it onstage!

Kids will receive their very own lab coat.

Boys Science Academy
Grades 4-6
July 8-12
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$325
Limit 12 kids
Boys will be introduced to and explore the skills behind flight and engineering, while learning all about the field of aerospace! They'll experience a behind-the-scene tour of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport and will utilize their aviation skills to craft an airplane wing rib, learn the art of fabric covering, and partake in cable swaging. Campers will also build a tin can robot and a propeller racer. The week will have an exciting finish with an introductory flight in a real airplane with a flight instructor!

Campers will receive a tin can robot and propeller racer.

Girls Science Academy
Grades 4-6
July 8-12
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$325
Limit 12 kids
Girls will be introduced to and explore the skills behind flight and engineering, while learning all about the field of aerospace! They'll experience a behind-the-scene tour of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport and will utilize their aviation skills to craft an airplane wing rib, learn the art of fabric covering, and partake in cable swaging. Cadets will also build a tin can robot and a propeller racer. The week will have an exciting finish with an introductory flight in a real airplane with a flight instructor!

Campers will receive a tin can robot and propeller racer.

Advanced Boys Science Academy
Grades 6-8
June 17-21
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$325
Limit 12
Boys will experiment with Bernoulli's Principle and Newton's Laws of Motion, along with learn how to navigate and control aircraft in flight. They'll visit Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, where aircraft are refurbished, and receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. Cadets will be introduced to concepts in aviation and space flight, and will utilize different skills to build an airplane rib, learn the skill of fabric covering, and partake in cable swaging. They'll also build a tin can robot and propeller racer, but the highlight of the week will be when campers fly with an instructor and take over the controls of an aircraft!

Campers will receive a tin can robot and propeller racer.

Advanced Girls Science Academy
Grades 6-8
June 17-21
9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
$325
Limit 12
Girls will experiment with Bernoulli's Principle and Newton's Laws of Motion, along with learn how to navigate and control aircraft in flight. They'll visit Duncan Aviation in Battle Creek, where aircraft are refurbished, and receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. Cadets will be introduced to concepts in aviation and space flight, and will utilize different skills to build an airplane rib, learn the skill of fabric covering, and partake in cable swaging. They'll also build a tin can robot and propeller racer, but the highlight of the week will be when campers fly with an instructor and take over the controls of an aircraft!

Campers will receive a tin can robot and propeller racer.

R/C Camp
Grades 6-9
July 22-25
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
$325
Limit 20
Campers will learn all about the aerodynamics and physics behind flying R/C aircraft! They'll build a propeller racer and engineer a cosmic jet robot while mastering the flight of their very own Super Cub R/C plane!

Campers will receive a radio control airplane, control box, extra battery, propeller racer and cosmic jet robot.

WMU/Air Zoo Aviation Summer Camp
Ages 14-17
June 23-28
$1,250
Limit 20 students

High school students will experience the exciting and fun aspects of aviation! Join two nationally recognized aviation facilities, Western Michigan University's College of Aviation and the Air Zoo, for a week of educational experiences including enhancing leadership skills; piloting the advanced WMU Cirrus SR-20 and simulation devices; speakers from the industry; hands-on aircraft maintenance; and social activities.

This camp includes five nights of accommodations in the WMU residence halls; all meals and snacks; entrance fees into all activities and parks; linen packet; ground transportation to all activities and events (no vehicle required); all flight and simulator fees; and instructional time.

To register for this camp, visit www.wmich.edu/aviation or call 269.964.7846. Please note students in this camp will not receive an Air Zoo T-shirt, pizza party or 10% discount.

Additional Information
*SkySpace Kids Club and supporting members will receive a 10% discount. Call for information about becoming a member.