In partnership with the Southeastern Center of Robotics Education (SCORE) at Auburn University, the Southern Museum of Flight will be hosting camps for students at the Museum. The first camp will be held June 26-30 for students ages 11-14.
Students will learn about the basics of flight, get into an aircraft cockpit, fly in computer flight simulators, and tour different flight facilities such as the Birmingham Airport Authority, Birmingham Flight Center, Private and Corporate Hangers and the 117th Air Refueling Wing.
Students will also learn about the anatomy of a drone, different uses of drones in research and industry, practice engineering design, take data using drones, and learn how to program and pilot their drone to fly through an obstacle course designed by the participants. Students will receive a camp t-shirt, morning and afternoon snack and participate in activities led by robotics experts and experienced science teachers. Students should plan to bring a sack lunch each day.
Camp activities are 8:30am - 4:00pm each day with student drop off at 8:15-8:30am. Student pickup time is 4:00 - 4:15pm.
Early Bird Registration Costs: $450 for non-members of SMOF and $425 for members of SMOF. Early registration fees are due by 5:00pm on May 22nd. Late Registration Costs (after May 22nd): $500 for non members of SMOF and $475 for members of SMOF.
