Summary
- American Airlines promotes aviation through its Aviation STEM Summer Camp for grades 3-10.
- The focus of the camp is on experiential learning and career orientation in the aviation industry.
- American Airlines wants to stimulate interest in aviation among the younger generation.
In honor of National Aviation Day (August 19), American Airlines unveiled one of its many initiatives across the country to encourage interest in aviation among younger generations – the Aviation STEM Summer Camp.
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Easy flying
The carrier describes itself as “We are committed to building a diverse pool of future aviation professionals,” A prime example of this is the award-winning Aviation STEM Summer Camp, run in collaboration with the CR Smith Museum.
American Airlines Aviation STEM Summer Camp
The Aviation STEM Summer Camp is specifically designed for students in grades three through ten to gain hands-on STEM experience in the aviation industry. The program focuses on two core principles – experiential learning and career orientation.
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A series of interactive workshops, delivered by fully trained camp staff and American Airlines flight instructors, help participants develop critical thinking, problem-solving and teamwork skills. At the same time, through field trips and conversations with current employees, youth gain insight into the various career opportunities in aviation, from pilots and flight attendants to engineers and graphic designers.
The camp, which is just one of several initiatives sponsored by American Airlines in the Dallas area, has won several awards in recent years, including the 2022 Best in DFW – Gold award for summer camps in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Earlier this summer, the oneworld member airline sponsored 56 students from all backgrounds at Clinton P. Russell Elementary to attend one of its fully funded Aviation STEM Summer Camps. The school is located in Dallas, Texas – home of American Airlines’ largest hub at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Principal Chara Pace shared her excitement about the opportunity, saying:
“The camp provided our students with an invaluable insight into aviation. It was truly the experience of a lifetime, opening doors and sparking dreams that will shape their futures. Our students returned with a clear vision of their possible futures in the aviation industry, exploring careers from aircraft mechanics and engineers to pilots and flight attendants.”
Although pricing for next year’s camp has not yet been announced, this year’s camp will cost $375 for the five-day experience. Sponsorship may be available, and eligible members of American Airlines’ loyalty program, AAdvantage, are also eligible for discounted rates and early registration.
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Easy flying
This summer’s camp has already taken place, but registration for summer camp in 2025 will begin in March of next year. For more information, visit the American Airlines CR Smith Museum website.
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National Aviation Day
National Aviation Day is celebrated annually in the United States on August 19th. The holiday was created by President Roosevelt in 1939 to promote interest in aviation across the country. NASA is one of the biggest supporters of National Aviation Day and has just released updated guidelines for celebrating the day.
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