The camp offers a tiered experience with dedicated flight training for older students aspiring to earn private pilot credentials, alongside hands-on projects and visits to active aviation facilities.
The EAA Chapter 690 Aviation Summer Camp offers an immersive STEM program for middle and high school students, held at the Gwinnett County Airport in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Campers engage in hands-on aviation activities, gaining practical skills in aircraft construction methods, principles of aeronautics, and R/C modeling. The curriculum also includes helicopter flight education and both ground and flight instruction. Students will have the opportunity to visit select aviation facilities at Briscoe Field, providing real-world exposure to the aviation industry. The camp aims to inspire the next generation of aviators and aerospace professionals by fostering curiosity and providing a comprehensive learning pathway in aviation sciences.
The program is segmented into three groups: Alpha (ages 12-13), Bravo (ages 14-15), and Charlie (ages 16-18), with the Charlie camp focusing on flight training for those interested in pursuing private pilot ratings. Participants develop critical decision-making skills and explore various aviation career paths. The camp emphasizes hands-on projects and experiences, supported by professional pilots, engineers, and educators. Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue careers as military and commercial pilots, and aerospace engineers.
A typical day runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, filled with hands-on aviation activities, ground and flight instruction, and visits to aviation facilities at Briscoe Field.
This camp is best for middle and high school students (ages 12-18) with a genuine interest in aviation and STEM, who are eager for hands-on learning experiences and exposure to various aviation career paths.
690 Airport Road, Lawrenceville, Georgia (Gwinnett County Airport)
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