Summer Camp #8: July 20th-July 23rd 2026 (8-12 year olds)
July 20-23, 2026 |
Flight Club 502 Summer Camp 2026!
Flight Club 502 Summer Camp is a one-week program designed to introduce younger students to the world of aviation through hands-on experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, simulator flights, and engaging introductory lessons. Each camp session is three hours per day and is taught by senior Flight Club 502 members!
Camp Schedule:
One-Week Camp (Monday-Thursday)
9:00 AM-12:00 PM each day
Class size is limited to 12 campers
- Flight Club 502 T-shirt and water bottle
- All camp activities and experiences
Weekly Camp Breakdown:
Mondays:
- Walking tour of Bowman Field
- Tour of the Vintage Warbirds Hangar
- Tour of the Louisville Police Air Unit with up-close access to police helicopters
- Intro to Aviation lesson, including learning aircraft parts and how to preflight an airplane
Tuesdays:
- Backside tour of SDF Airport
- Tour of the airport fire department
- Watch aircraft land and take off from the taxiways at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Wednesdays:
- Bowman Field ATC Tower tour
- Fly the Redbird and DA20 Flight Club simulators
- Build and fly balsa wood airplanes
Thursdays:
- UPS Training Center and Simulator Tour
- Experience flying 747, MD-11, Airbus, 767, and/or 757 simulators
Cost:
Recommended contribution: $300
Pay what you can. No camper will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Fill out this form to sign up for camp today for an unforgettable introduction to aviation! We can't wait to have you!
Description
July 20-23, 2026
Flight Club 502 Summer Camp 2026!
Flight Club 502 Summer Camp is a one-week program designed to introduce younger students to the world of aviation through hands-on experiences, behind-the-scenes tours, simulator flights, and engaging introductory lessons. Each camp session is three hours per day and is taught by senior Flight Club 502 members!
Camp Schedule:
One-Week Camp (Monday-Thursday)
9:00 AM-12:00 PM each day
Class size is limited to 12 campers
- Flight Club 502 T-shirt and water bottle
- All camp activities and experiences
Weekly Camp Breakdown:
Mondays:
- Walking tour of Bowman Field
- Tour of the Vintage Warbirds Hangar
- Tour of the Louisville Police Air Unit with up-close access to police helicopters
- Intro to Aviation lesson, including learning aircraft parts and how to preflight an airplane
Tuesdays:
- Backside tour of SDF Airport
- Tour of the airport fire department
- Watch aircraft land and take off from the taxiways at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
Wednesdays:
- Bowman Field ATC Tower tour
- Fly the Redbird and DA20 Flight Club simulators
- Build and fly balsa wood airplanes
Thursdays:
- UPS Training Center and Simulator Tour
- Experience flying 747, MD-11, Airbus, 767, and/or 757 simulators
Cost:
Recommended contribution: $300
Pay what you can. No camper will be turned away due to inability to pay.
Fill out this form to sign up for camp today for an unforgettable introduction to aviation! We can't wait to have you!