Aerospace academy
SUMMER CAMP
2023 Aerospace Academy Camp
Explore the history, science, and technology of flight at the New England Air Museum this summer.
Aerospace Academy Camp is a state licensed day camp for children ages 9-11 interested in all things aerospace. Campers will participate in a range of hands-on activities focusing on the aviation science and history, aircraft restoration, flight simulators, drones, and much more! Campers will meet retired aerospace engineers and pilots, and end their week at camp with a special full day, behind-the-scenes field trip to the Hartford Jet Center at Hartford-Brainard Airport on Friday.
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2023 Camp Sessions
- Session 1 – June 26-30, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes June 5, 2023
- Session 2 – July 3-7, 2023
No camp on July 4, 2023
$475 Per week (NEAM members)
$525 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes June 12, 2023
- Session 3 – July 10-14, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (NON-members)Registration closes June 19, 2023
- Session 4 – July 17-21, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes June 26, 2023
- Session 5 – July 24-28, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes July 3, 2023
- Session 6 – July 31-August 4, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes July 10, 2023
- Session 7 – August 7-11, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes July 17, 2023
- Session 8 – August 14-18, 2023
$525 Per week (NEAM members)
$575 Per week (Non-members)Registration closes July 24, 2023
Camp registration closes three weeks prior to each session's start date or when the session sells out, whichever occurs first. Additional camp forms including a Health Form, Behavior Agreement, Release Form, and Field Trip Permission Form will need to be submitted and approved by camp staff by your session's registration date for your child to attend camp. These forms will be emailed from camp[at]neam.org within 48 hours of our receipt of your camp registration and payment. Please white list this email address and/or check your spam folders for important updates from camp staff via the camp[at]neam.org email.
SESSIONS
All sessions run Monday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm with the exception of Session 2 which runs Monday and Wednesday-Friday from 9:00am-3:00pm with no camp on Tuesday July 4, 2023. All camp sessions will offer the same activities, programs, and field trips. Camp registration closes three weeks prior to each session's start date or when the session sells out, whichever occurs first.
FEES
Camp fees are due in full at the time of registration and registration closes three weeks in advance of each camp session, or when sessions sell out, whichever happens first. Child's parent or guardian must be an active New England Air Museum member at the time of registration to receive the member rate.
Additional Camp Forms will need to be submitted and approved by camp staff by your session's registration date. These forms will be emailed after your child's registration form and payment have been processed.
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Here's what some families had to say about their child's experience at Aerospace Academy Camp last summer:
"Every day he came home excited about what he had done at the museum. This was one of the best camp experiences he has ever had.”
"There were so many amazing experiences. My son looked forward to each day and came home every afternoon full of interesting stories to share.”
