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Educational Programs
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Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun has developed an expanding menu of educational offerings. Following is a synopsis of all that we offer. Please call for updated information on new and existing programs.
- Guided Museum Tours-Tours are offered for all ages from pre-school children to senior citizens groups. Tours are scheduled through the Educate@sun-n-fun.org or call 863-904-4073. For those who demonstrate a need, help ($60 for Space camps and $200 for Destination Aviation camps) is available to defray enrollment expense. Please state age of camper, if requesting residential option and/or partial scholarship application.
- Docent Training- Museum Volunteers are prepared for the task of guiding and educating Florida Air Museum guests as enjoy the variety of aircraft in our collection. Our Docents also support our outreach programs by representing our museum at community events and functions. The education process continues by and for our dedicated museum docents.... would you like to be a part of this program?
- Aviation Expressions is a fall/winter lecture series that brings many notable aviation speakers to the guests of the Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun.
- Buehler Restoration Center is an exciting addition to our ever-expanding education programs.
- Exhibit Restoration and Enhancement - Our volunteers clean, maintain and restore all museum artifacts.
- Outreach Speakers Program - We provide speakers for local groups and classrooms.
- Wings 'n Things - This is a family-oriented event that focuses on transportation and hands-on aviation activities. It is held the first weekend in November at Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun.
SUMMER DAY CAMPS 2010
Summer day camps are sponsored by the Florida Air Museum and held at the Tom Davis Education Center. Summer camps are a learning experience with activities designed to capture the imagination of children and interest them in aerospace science. Though science is our focus, we do not neglect the art, history, or poetry of flight. Activities are scheduled both inside our climate controlled classrooms and outside, utilizing the resources of our spacious campus as a learning lab.
We take the safety and well being of our campers very seriously. We pledge to keep parents/guardians informed of issues brought to our attention and request parents/guardians to do the same. If behavior compromises the safety or well being of any camper, we may request the immediate removal of the offending person(s).
We instill values of the Aviators Creed:
I will treat this earth and sky
As I would others:
With respect and dignity.
For registration materials or more information email: educate@sun-n-fun.org
DA1
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Ages 11-12
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July 28-July 2
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Day Camp $250
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Residential Camp $625
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DA2
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Ages 11-12
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July 5-9
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Day Camp only $250
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DA3
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Ages 13-14
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July 12-16
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Day Camp $250
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Residential Camp $625
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DA4
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Ages 13-14
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July 19-23
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Day Camp only $250
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DA5
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Ages 15-18
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July 26-30
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Day Camp $250
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Residential Camp $625
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DA6
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Ages 15- 18
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August 2-6
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Day Camp only $250
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Destination Aviation Day Camp is an age appropriate curriculum that varies from year to year. As campers mature, their tasks become more complex and challenging. Campers learn about the parts of an airplane, aerodynamics, basic navigation, weather, pre-flighting and flying aircraft. Visits to the restoration center prep campers for fabricating their own wing ribs. Flight simulators are used to practice skills and reinforce learning before they are given an opportunity to fly an airplane with a Flight Safety International flight instructor. Partial scholarships are available.
Residential Summer Camps Cost $625 - includes camp tuition
Destination Aviation Residential Camps run concurrently with the day camps. Residential campers stay in the Tom Davis Education center dorm rooms from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon while day campers go home. In addition to the day camp program, they receive meals and snacks. Evening programming includes movies in the media room and additional flight simulator time to enhance the camping experience. Campers live in an air conditioned dorm room with other campers under 24 hour supervision. Campers need to bring their own pillow, sleeping bag and enough light clothing for the 6 days. Pick up from Tampa International and special diets can be accommodated.
Typical Residential Camp Schedule:
| 0700 |
Reveille |
| 0730 |
Breakfast |
| 0800-0900 |
Exploration time |
| 0900-1200 |
Day camp activities |
| 1200-1300 |
Lunch and free time |
| 1300-1600 |
Day camp activities |
| 1600-1730 |
Exploration time |
| 1730-1800 |
Dinner |
| 1800-2100 |
Evening activities |
| 2100-2200 |
Wind down |
| 2200-0700 |
Lights out |
Tom Davis Education Center
Sun ‘n Fun’s first official education facility was dedicated in April, 2005. This facility is a multi-use classroom and dormitory facility. Educational programs will be designed as day events as well as overnight events. We are excited to have the opportunity to have a place for out of town or state participants of our programs, to stay.
This facility is also available for rentals for retreats, workshops, and conferences for outside groups. Visit our facilities rental page for more details.
School Tours
Museum tours are available by reservation only. Tours last approximately one hour and are led by a trained Docent. Teachers will be contacted prior to tour to make sure both Docent and Teacher are aware of what you want out of your tour. Teachers must provide appropriate chaperones for tour. Tours can be tailored to your need. The museum will give the students history of flight, history of Florida aviation, many planes to see, Howard Hughes exhibit, Spirit of St. Louis exhibit and more. We have a pavilion in which groups can have a picnic. Gifts of Flight is open Monday through Friday, 10:00am - 5:00pm and available for souvenir shopping.
Contact the museum for more information (cost) or to set up your tour.
Future Eagles Aviation Club
A club for 8th-12th grade students. The Future Eagles Aviation Club provides an opportunity for students to meet on a regular basis to explore aviation and what it has to offer. No need to have any experience in aviation. The program will include hands-on activities, guest speakers, field trips, flight simulators, charity and volunteer work and more. If you are interested contact Ernie & Joyce Sanborn, Education Coordinators 863-904-4073.
Outreach/Mentoring Program
If you are a teacher looking for someone to speak in your class or demonstrate activities dealing with aviation give us a call. We have trained Docents to go out to schools, civic groups or youth organizations to do some outreach work or mentoring. If you are interested contact Ernie & Joyce Sanborn, Education Coordinators 863-904-4073 for more details.
Special Event Programs
Wings n Things
A weekend of aviation fun, excitement and education. This program showcases the dynamic world of aviation and other modes of transportation. Wings n Things is open to students and scout troops from across the state of Florida. Boy scouts and Girl scouts can complete select badge requirements with our certified presenters. Students have the opportunity to: Build and launch a rocket, build a wing rib, windsock, build and fly a balsa airplane, ride in the airplane simulators, listen to a NASA Astronaut relate his or her experiences in space, see an astronomy demonstration and more. Separate registration needs to take place for scout troops with a registration cost.
Individuals to come on Saturday for events must pay a minimal cost to participate in activities.
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November 6-8, 2009 |
| Ages: |
All |
| Cost: |
Weekend $25 per person
Saturday Only $15 Youth - $10 Adults
Children under 5 - Free (no meals) |
| Registration: |
Registration required for all participants. Must meet registration deadline for First Flight eligibility |
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Friday-Sunday |
RESEARCH LIBRARY
The Aviation Research Library, located adjacent to the Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun is a repository for all forms of aviation literature. These include magazines, books, manuals, micro film/fiche, videotapes, photographs, slides, art work and clip art.
Current inventory includes approximately 5,600 books and manuals, close to 5,000 slides, in excess of 33,000 magazines and over 15,000 photographs. All of these materials are available to anyone who desires to spend some time with us at the Research Library.
Reference materials cover many aircraft from A (the AAC model 90) to Z (the Zogling PH 1) and ranging in date from prior to WW I to the present. In addition, most aviation-related fields are covered in our ever-expanding collection; i.e. navigation, weather, shop practices, personalities, engines, etc.
The library is available for use by appointment only. For more information or to make arrangements to visit our library, call the Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun.
NATURE TRAIL
Experience Florida's natural beauty along Sun 'n Fun's Nature Trail, located on the Sun 'n Fun site at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport. Teams of volunteers erected the 100-yard boardwalk that winds through a Florida wetland area.
 Sixteen stations are located along the boardwalk. Each features an informational sign and a color photograph of that site. Detailed text identifies the various plants and highlights their unique characteristics.
Visitors are brought close to specimens native to the area. Many are within touching distance. Among the species that can be viewed are elm, maple, oak, sabal palm, saw palmetto and Muscadine grape. Ferns, including resurrection, netted chain, and royal seem to be everywhere.
Contact Sun 'n Fun to make arrangements to visit the Nature Trail. It is a delightful experience for you and your family or group.
THE FLORIDA AIR MUSEUM AT SUN 'N FUN
 The Florida Air Museum at Sun 'n Fun features a dynamic display of the best examples of aircraft sport aviation has to offer. You will see more than 50 aircraft on display, including one-of-a-kind designs, experimental/homebuilts, classics, ultralights, antiques and warbirds. Educational programs are scheduled throughout the year. Special tours are available by appointment.
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