Aviation Summer Camp
WMU's College of Aviation Summer Camp
In past years, Western Michigan University has ran a week long summer camp for high school students focusing on the exciting field of aviation. Previous Aviation Summer Camps have been a great success filled with good memories, friends, flying, and exceptional content! Please take a moment to see what Aviation Summer Camp is all about.
2025 Aviation Summer Camp information
Aviation Summer Camp is open to current high-school students who are interested in exploring the world of aviation. Further information will be available soo.
WMU will be offer three sessions in 2025:
- Session 1: June 27 - July 2
- Session 2: July 11 - 16
- Session 3: August 8 - 13
All sessions will offer the same/similar activities to explore a variety of experiences in flight, aviation operations & management, and aircraft maintenance. Each session will allow for 16 high-school students/
Activities Include:
- Flight in our Cirrus Aircraft
- Simulator Experience in our state-of-the-art simulator
- Flight Planning with our Certified Flight Instructors
- Corporate Aviation Tour with our Industry Partner
- Air Zoo experience in Kalamazoo
- Composite Activity in our Air Frame & Composites Lab
- Campus Tours & Program Information Session: Main Campus & Aviation Campus
- Food & Fun at one of our local entertainment centers
...and more!
Camp cost information
Total Camp Cost: $2250 due by 6/1/2025
Registration Deposit Amount: $500 (applies towards the total cost but is due at the time of registration) with registration opening January 6, 2025
**Deposits are non-refundable, so please review all of the information on this page in detail prior to submitting your deposit payment.
REMAINING BALANCE:
The remaining balance for camp is due no later than June 1st 2025 regardless of your session's start date. Payment plans may be orchestrated upon request. Requests for payment plans should be made as early as possible to ensure balance is paid by the due date.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE:
Partial scholarships are available while funding lasts. Early application is encouraged as scholarship funding is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a fist-come, first-served basis. Campers may apply for a partial scholarship towards their remaining balance after their registration is complete. If your camper would like to apply for a partial scholarship, please check the box and a scholarship application will be sent to you. Awards and amounts will be determined based upon the camper's passion for and dedication to aviation as demonstrated in their scholarship application essay.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Registration Opens On January 6, 2025! Stay tuned for more details.
Questions?
All questions can be directed to Tom Thinnes
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