Check out Fly Legacy’s Aviation Summer Camp for the child obsessed with planes, rockets, and things that fly! With a program built for the lover of aviation, we are offering a jam-packed summer that will pique the imagination and let them explore everything the aviation industry has to offer!
Not only will they get a walk-through of a cockpit and the inner workings of a plane, but they will be given the opportunity to actually fly a real plane!
Why Fly Legacy?
With a history of running a successful aviation summer in camp in our headquarters location of Philadelphia, we want to bring the thrill of flying to the sunny skies of Florida! Here’s the breakdown:
- Pilot a real plane: your children will fly a plane with a seasoned professional! Our lead pilots will take to the skies and show them all of the inner workings of a real plane in real time.
- Hands-on STEM madness: Build gliders, launch stomp rockets, and decode the physics of flight.
- Career sneak peek: Chat with pilots, mechanics and professionals in the aviation industry.
- Go-Pro flight video: Have a lasting memory of your adventures in the sky
Ages: 10+ (perfect for your adventurous pre-teens who is hands-on and ready to fly).
Our 2025 Summer Aviation Camp Dates:
- June 23–27
- July 7–11
- July 14–18
- July 21–25
- July 28–Aug 1
Cost: $480/week
What’s on the Itinerary? Buckle Up!
Monday
- Introductions
- Airplane Parts
- Balsa glider
- Flight in Nature
- Leonardo da Vinci (Paper parachutes)
- Forces of Flight (Cayley Glider)
- Forces of Flight – Lift (Fun with Bernoulli, Airfoil on a String)
- Forces of Flight – Drag (Plastic Parachutes)
Tuesday
- Newton’s Laws of Motion (First and Second Laws – K’NEX rubber band powered car)
- Third Law – Hero’s Pinwheel
- Early History (Lilienthal Gliders, Biplane Gliders)
- Forces of Flight – Thrust (Engine Types, Rubber Band Powered Gliders)
- Forces of Flight – Weight (Structures, K’NEX Bridges)
Wednesday
- Atmosphere (Properties of Air)
- Weather (Anemometer, Weather Vane, Cloud Spotters)
- Vertical Flight (Whirly Twirly, Paper Gyrocopter)
- Controlling the Airplane (Balsa Gliders with Control Surfaces)
- Maintenance hangar visit
Thursday
- Controlling the Airplane Review (Paper Airplanes with Control Surfaces)
- Space Exploration (FAA and Commercial Space Flight, Puff Rockets – Falcon 9, Touchdown – Artemis, Lifting Bodies – Ring Gliders, Lifting Bodies – Loop Gliders, Stomp Rockets)
Friday
- Aviation Physiology (Hypoxia, Spatial Disorientation, Optical Illusions)
- X-Planes (Supersonic Flight – X-59 Activities, X-planes)
- Aviation Careers (Becoming a Pilot)
- Review of Aircraft Controls
- Flights
But Wait – Why This Camp?
- No boring lectures: Kids learn by doing (and occasionally crashing gliders).
- Future-proof skills: Be ther first 10 year old to fly a plane and be the envy of all the kids on your block!
- Confidence boost: Experience the thrill of nailing a landing and achieving great goals in your summer experience!
Parents, Listen Up
This camp isn’t just for future pilots. Maybe your kid’s into engineering, weather, or just loves How It’s Made. Either way, they’ll:
- Solve problems: like how to keep a paper gyrocopter airborne for more than 2 seconds.
- Work in teams: Work together during the week and achieve your aviation goals!
- Spark a passion that will give kids a hands-on experience into the incredible world of aviation!
Don’t Miss your Spot at Ruling the Runway!
Hurry! These spots won’t last long! Only for a limited 5 week span in the middle of summer, so make sure to register now before it’s too late!
Ready to let their dreams take flight?
Register Here
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the camp dates and schedule?
The camp runs Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM across five weeks in summer 2025:
• June 23-27, July 7–11, July 14-18, July 21-25, and July 28-August 1.
Each week costs $480.
2. What are the daily activities like?
Activities span STEM and aviation-focused topics: airplane parts, glider construction, Bernoulli’s principle, Newton’s Laws, weather, vertical flight, rockets, glider control, aviation physiology, X-planes, and aviation careers.
3. Do campers actually pilot a plane?
Yes – on “flight day,” students get to pilot a real aircraft under professional supervision. They also use flight simulators and receive an HD GoPro video of the flight.
4. What is the camp fee and what does it include?
The fee is $480 per week, which covers materials, hands-on STEM lessons, simulator time, and a GoPro video of the flight. There are optional add-ons: an actual airplane flight for $50, and GoPro video for $20.
5. What is the cancellation/refund policy?
Full refunds are available if canceled at least 30 days before camp. After that, written cancellations receive a tuition credit (minus a $125 admin fee). No refunds for late arrivals, early departures, illness, or vacations.
6. What is the age range for participants?
The camp is designed for children ages 10 and up.
7. Where is the camp located?
The camp is offered by Fly Legacy Aviation in South Florida, bringing their Philadelphia-headquartered aviation summer experience to Florida.
8. Why choose this camp?
Kids learn by doing – not sitting in lectures – and get a confidence boost from piloting an actual plane, all while gaining lasting STEM-inspired memories.
9. Are careers in aviation discussed?
Yes – campers get to explore paths in aviation by interacting with pilots, mechanics, and industry professionals, plus learn about aviation careers.
10. Is there a weekend or adult-kid option?
Yes, Fly Legacy also offers weekend and Adult+Kid one-day programs, though those are separate from the week-long summer day camps.
