Summer Camps

picture of students at a previous summer camp

This summer, the National Museum of the United States Air Force will offer free one-day beginner-level aerospace camps for students who will enter grades 5 or 6 in the 2024/25 school year.

During these camps, students will learn the basics of rocketry principles while having fun building their own model rockets. All the necessary supplies for these free camps will be provided. Students may be able to launch their rockets during the camp. If launch on camp day is not available, information will be provided for when, and how, the students will be able to launch their rockets locally at a later date. All materials required for rocket launches will be provided at the scheduled launch event.

Camp location is at the museum.

Each camp day will run from 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
You may register your student for one of four dates below (camp content is the same on each day):

FULL ~~Tuesday, June 18~~
FULL ~~Friday, June 21~~
Tuesday, June 25
FULL ~~Friday, June 28~~

Please note: registration for these camps fills very quickly so don't delay!

1. Parent/Guardian Name:
2. Contact Email:
3. Contact Phone:
4. Student's Name:
5. Student's Shirt Size (Available sizes: Adult S-2XL and Kids S-XL):
6: Grade entering in the 2024/25 school year:
7. 1st Choice Requested Camp Date:
8. 2nd Choice Requested Camp Date:

Materials for Aerospace Camps are provided through generous support from the Air Force Museum Foundation. (Federal endorsement is not implied).

Visit the Education Division page for more information about additional aerospace educational opportunities offered by the museum.

Screening at Entrance
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c)

Permitted Items:
- Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.)
- Purses
- Camera bags
- Diaper bags
- Strollers
- Service animals

Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
Visitor Photography Notice
Notice: Visitors may be filmed, photographed or recorded by the U.S. Air Force for educational and promotional uses, including for posting on public websites and social media.
Individuals are permitted to take their own photographs or videos while touring the museum.

Registration now open for 2024 Aerospace Camps!