Flight Adventure Deck STEM Summer Camps 2025

Give Your Child a Summer to Remember at the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camps 2025!
Posted: May 8, 2025
By Hannah Pennell

Looking for a way to spark your child’s imagination this summer? Look no further than the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camps at the National Naval Aviation Museum! Our aviation-themed STEM camps offer a unique opportunity for your child to dive into the world of flight, science, and space exploration—all while having fun, making new friends, and gaining valuable hands-on learning experiences.

Whether you’re a parent looking for an enriching experience for your child or a grandparent hoping to give your grandchildren the gift of adventure, FAD Summer Camp 2025 is the perfect way to spend a week this summer. Keep reading to learn more about the exciting programs we offer!

A young boy in a flight simulator cockpit at the National Naval Aviation Museum, focused on flying a virtual F-18 jet as part of a hands-on STEM activity during the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp.

Campers at the National Naval Aviation Museum’s Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp experience the thrill of flying an F-18 in a cutting-edge flight simulator.

Why Choose FAD Summer Camp?

At FAD Summer Camp, kids get to be more than just campers—they become explorers, creators, and future aviators! Our STEM-focused activities help children understand the science of flight and space, all while learning about the incredible history of naval aviation. Led by certified teachers and Naval Officers, these camps provide a fun and safe environment for kids to grow their curiosity and confidence.

What Your Child Will Experience:

  1. Build and launch rockets—watch their excitement as they see their creations take flight!
  2. Explore aircraft and tour the museum to learn about aviation history.
  3. Fly flight simulators—your child will get the chance to fly F-35 jets in state-of-the-art simulations.
  4. Participate in hands-on STEM projects that combine engineering, physics, and creativity.

These unforgettable experiences are all wrapped into week-long sessions of excitement, learning, and adventure.

Camp Options

FAD Summer Camp (For Rising 4th–6th Graders)

The main FAD Summer Camp offers a week-long immersive experience where kids will:

  1. Learn the science of flight and how aircraft work.
  2. Participate in daily flight simulator training with F-35 simulations.
  3. Build gliders, rockets, and parachutes to understand flight physics.
  4. Explore the National Flight Academy and get a close look at real aircraft.

Camp Dates:

June 9 – 13

June 23 – 27

July 7 – 11

Ages: Rising 4th through 6th graders

Scout Merit Badge Camp (Ages 11–17)

If your child is a Boy Scout or Girl Scout, this special camp offers the chance to earn three merit badges: Aviation, Space Exploration, and Radio. Scouts will build and launch model rockets, fly flight simulators, and create radio antennas—all with guidance from Naval Officers and registered merit badge counselors.

Camp Dates: July 14 – 18, 2025
Ages: Scouts aged 11-17

Space Exploration Camp (For Rising 5th–7th Graders)

For the young astronaut at heart, the Space Exploration Camp is a must! Campers will:

  1. Explore the history and science of space flight.
  2. Build rockets and learn the science behind space travel.
  3. Create a scale model of the solar system—a hands-on project that’s as fun as it is educational.

Camp Dates: July 21 – 25, 2025
Ages: Rising 5th through 7th graders

Why You Should Register Early

Spaces are limited—with only 35 campers allowed per session, these camps fill up quickly! By signing up today, you ensure your child has the chance to experience all that our aviation-themed STEM camps have to offer. Each session is packed with educational fun and memories that will last a lifetime. Campers will receive a Flight Adventure Deck T-shirt, lanyard, log book, and all the materials they need for their hands-on activities.

Camp Fees:

  1. $200 per camper, per session
  2. Military families receive a $25 discount ($175 per camper)

Please note: Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp, and campers should bring a packed lunch and snacks daily.

How to Register

To make sure your child doesn’t miss out on this amazing summer adventure, be sure to register early. Space is limited, and we want your child to have the best experience possible!

Register here: Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp Registration

For more information, questions, or to register, please contact Mr. Matt Vickers at mvickers@navalaviationmuseum.org.

Don’t let your child miss out on a summer of aviation, science, and discovery—sign up today and give them a summer they’ll never forget!

Important Notes for Parents and Grandparents:

  1. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed in the museum (exceptions for small diaper bags, purses, fanny packs, and medicine bags).
  2. All bags are subject to inspection by Museum staff or NAS Base Security.

We look forward to welcoming your young aviators this summer at the Flight Adventure Deck Summer Camp!