Aerospace Adventures Summer Youth Program
Each summer, Florida State College and the Aerospace Resource Center offers an Aerospace Adventures Summer Youth Program, which is a six-day interactive experience that will provide 40 middle- and high-school students with exposure to aviation and aerospace learning experiences. This exciting summer program is offered at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Aviation Center of Excellence and will be implemented by professionals with expertise in aviation and aerospace.
The program features a combination of aviation and aerospace-focused educational experiences, all linked to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) learning objectives. The program is designed to inspire students to pursue a career that challenges their knowledge of advanced mathematics and science through the imaginative use of aerospace concepts.
This Aerospace Adventures Summer Youth Program is ideal for students with an interest in aviation and high-tech careers, and it is an excellent introduction to local aerospace career academies and/or in Florida State College’s AT-CTI program.
The instructors for this program come from across the country and are recognized for their expertise in aviation and aerospace programs. For more information, call 904-317-3840 or e-mail jrice@fscj.edu.
THE 2012 AEROSPACE ADVENTURES SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM LINE-UP:
Middle Schools – June 18 – 23, 2012
Teacher Workshop – June 14, 2012
High Schools – June 25-30, 2012
THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY IN YOUR LOCATION!
We can provide you with flexible programming with a schedule to meet your needs (one day, two days, or all six days). Educational institutions and youth groups should contact Judy Rice (jrice@fscj.edu) for more information on how to have this program hosted in your area.
Valued Gold and Silver Wings sponsors for 2011 include:
DAILY SCHEDULE OVERVIEW 9:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. LUNCH: Noon – 1:00 P.M.
MONDAY 9:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M
Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Airport Environment & Weather – Youth Aviation Adventure (YAA)
TUESDAY 9:00 A.M – Noon
Air Traffic Control Simulation, FAA, NASA Smart Skies – FSCJ ATC Professionals
Noon – 1:00 P.M.
Air Traffic Controller Guest Speaker
1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M
Air Traffic Control Tower Lab – FAA, NASA Smart Skies – Air Traffic Control Tower Field Trip
WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M – Noon
Astronomy
Noon – 1:00 P.M.
Astronomical Society Astronomy Club
1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M Outside Activity
Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Radio-controlled Flying
8:30P.M. (Area C) Outside Activity, weather permitting
Evening with the Stars – Families invited to join
THURSDAY 9:00 A.M – 3:30 P.M
Space Day, Commercial Space Flight
Noon – 1:00 P.M.
Space Operations Guest Speaker
FRIDAY 9:00 A.M – Noon
Careers in Aviation and Space – Special Guest Speakers
Noon – 1:00 P.M.
EAA Young Eagles pilot Guest Speaker
1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M
Redbird flight simulators –SpaceShip One Simulators – Build & Fly White Wings
SATURDAY 9:00 A.M – 11:00
Flightstar – Florida State College at Jacksonville Aircraft Services Educational Facility aircraft coating hands-on experience
11:00 A.M – Noon Graduation Ceremony – Families are invited to join!
Noon Tour Aircraft Services Facility
