Aerospace Discovery Weekend

Event Details
Date: October 21 – 23, 2016
Pricing:
$10 – Saturday only activities
$30 – Full Weekend Activities and Camping
(See below for registration times and schedule of events)

Venue: SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus
Name: Richele Floyd
Phone No: (863) 904-4073
Go to website to download an application packet

Event Summary
Aerospace Discovery Weekend is a 3-day youth aerospace camping adventure held on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo campus to introduce young men and women to the dynamic world of aviation. This event is formerly known as WINGS ‘n THINGS!
Youth groups will find unique opportunities ranging from an astronaut’s presentation to learning how the science of sports relates to flying an airplane.
Free Admission on Saturday and Sunday to tour the Official Aviation Museum of the State of Florida (Regular Admission is $8 for Students and $10 for adults)
A “First Flight” opportunity is offered to youth who have never flown in a general aviation aircraft (Ages 8-17)

Activities include but are not limited to…….
Fly in an actual airplane! (Ages 8-17)
Design and Launch a Rocket
Flight Simulators
Play Dodgeball
Scavenger Hunt – Chances to win a drone!!
Geocaching
Bounce House
Martial Arts Demonstration
Solar and Stellar Exploration
Learn how the science of sports relates to flying an airplane
Over 10 interactive STEM learning stations
Craft area for the younger campers
(Suggested Ages 7 and Under)
Create a space Vehicle, Clothes Pin Airplanes, Design a butterfly
Lunch is provided on Saturday WITH PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY.
Tour the Official Aviation Museum of the State of Florida (Regular Admisison is $8 for Students and $10 for adults)
Church Service available on Sunday
and more!

FEATURED SPEAKER ON SATURDAY AT 7 P.M.
Astronaut – Greg Johnson

Awards for:
Largest Group in attendance
Furthest Group Traveled

CAMPING DETAILS:
Weekend camping admission of $30 per person includes:
Dry tent camping for Friday and Saturday night (Oct 21 and 22)
Shower houses on-site
ALL Day and Evening activities
FREE Entry to the Aerospace Discovery
First Flight Opportunity
Lunch on Saturday

EVENT TIMES:
Camping registration opens on Friday at 2 p.m.
Saturday activities open at 9 a.m.
Sunday campground closes at 12 noon