Camp Six: Jr. Flight School - Introduction to Aerospace - Summer STEM Camp 2025

Event Phone: 604.308.2241

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  • Monday
     July 28, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday
     July 29, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Wednesday
     July 30, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Thursday
     July 31, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Friday
     August 1, 2025
     9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Camp Six: Jr. Flight School – Introduction to Aerospace – Summer STEM Camp 2025

Theme:  Introduction to the “Physics of Flight” – Digital Design – Fabrication
Prerequisite: None
Description: In this introductory half-day hands-on STEM camp, students will learn all about the exciting science behind how airplanes fly. In addition to learning about the physics of flight, students will also create several paper airplanes and foamboard gliders to help demonstrate the science concepts. Participants will learn to design digital files for the 3D printer and laser cutter. The camp is full of unique extras that will make for a fantastic STEM learning opportunity. Snacks are not provided – students must bring their nut-free snacks and water. For participants who took the camp last year, we recommend that you sign up for our of our other camps.

Unique Features:

  • Introduction to the physics of flight – ground school concepts
  • Lots of hands-on STEM learning
  • Design and make a foam board glider to take home at the end of the camp
  • Practice flying on our instructor’s flight simulator
  • All materials for the camp are covered in the camp fee
Course Dates: July 28 to August 1 – 2025
Location: Airshow compound
Day and Time: Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm – AM Camp
Ages: 9+
Instructor: Mr. Richard Whitman
Snacks: Please have your child bring a refillable water bottle and nut-free snacks
In partnership with the Abbotsford Airshow
 

 

Venue:  

Venue Phone: 6043082241

Address:
Abbotsford Airport, British Columbia, Canada

Description:

Click on the link below for a visual map of how to find the Abbotsford Airshow Compound.  Warning, the compound does not have an address.  It will not come up on using Google/Apple Maps.

Click here to get visual directions to the Abbotsford Airshow Compound

West of Airport: Drive south on Mt. Lehman Rd – turn left on Threshold Dr – travel east on the north side of the airport.  Follow the road east.  Go past Queens St and follow the access road until you see the Abbotsford Airshow Compound.  There will be signage after you pass Queens St. Ignore any “Restricted Area” signs – these are old and no longer being enforced.

North of Airport: Drive south on Queens St.  Turn left on Threshold Dr and follow the access road until you see the Abbotsford Airshow Compound.  There will be signage once you turn onto Threshold Dr and go east. Ignore any “Restricted Area” signs – these are old and no longer being enforced.