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*FULL DAY* Introduction to Flight: Exploring the World of Aviation (Gr. 8-12) by RRISD Teacher


Summer Camps / Personal Enrichment -
2026 Summer In-Person Camps

Discover the exciting world of aviation in this engaging, hands-on class for students in grades 8–12. Taught by a private pilot and teacher, this course explores how airplanes fly through easy-to-understand lessons on aerodynamics and real-world examples. Students will design, build, and fly balsa wood model airplanes, learning through testing and friendly challenges. We’ll talk about what it takest o become a pilot, explore aviation careers, and see how pilots use weather, instruments, and technology to make decisions. Videos,simulations, and interactive activities bring aviation to life and connect science and problem-solving to real flight experiences.

Students who are participating in a full day camp must bring their own nut-free sack lunch, morning and afternoon snack, and water bottle.

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  Jonathan Thomas


England Elementary
Tue May 26 - Fri May 29
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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Grades   8th - 12th