Camp
July 22 – July 26, 2024
ACE Summer Camp
Discover the thrill of aviation at our summer camp, where students will take an interactive journey through the world of flight.
Gain exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas of the airport, including maintenance hangars and control towers, while meeting industry professionals such as pilots, air traffic controllers, and engineers. Engage in hands-on workshops and exciting activities, and hear inspiring stories from successful aviation professionals. Forge lifelong connections with peers who share your passion for flight and lay the groundwork for a future in the dynamic field of aviation.
Summer Camp Details
Campers:
Girls Ages 10 - 13
Cost:
$285 + GST per person
Time & Location:
9am - 3pm Elevate Aviation Learning Centre
3731 52 Avenue, Edmonton International Airport
Additional Details:
Campers will need to bring a packed lunch each day. Transportation during the day will be on YEG Airport shuttle
Max 24 participants
Schedule for the Week
The Phonetic Alphabet
Decode the unique language of aviators! Understand the significance of precise communication in various roles within aviation.
The Science of Flying
Unravel the marvel of flight! Engage in hands-on experiments as you craft unique paper airplanes and employ the scientific method to gauge their aerodynamics.
Stormy Weather
Navigate the skies as pilots do! Dive into cloud formation, identification, and the challenges of turbulent weather. Create and identify clouds, mirroring the skills of seasoned pilots.
Helicopters and Drones
Explore the dynamics of these unique fliers! Embrace creativity as students design helicopters and strategically budget for drone parts to tackle real-world challenges.
Community Within the Airport
Embark on a literary journey through bustling airport scenes. Relate personal experiences to the vibrant airport community, highlighting interconnectedness.
Famous People in Aviation
Celebrate aviation trailblazers like Amelia Earhart, The Wright Brothers, and Bessie Coleman! Delve into their monumental contributions to the skies.
The Future of Aviation
Aviation Careers
Unearth the plethora of exhilarating careers soaring above us! Students will be inspired to champion an aviation job through persuasive job posters.
Safety in Aviation
Decode the art of airport safety! Analyze and optimize some good (and not so good) safety signs to ensure every traveler’s journey is a safe one.
ACE Facilitators
Briggs
ACE Facilitator
Briggs has been an active volunteer since they were 5 years old, passionate about community outreach, building relationships through networking, and empowering individuals. Growing up in a small town, they knew that there had to be more and moved to the city to pursue flight training.
They bring experience from their past role as Activities Manager and Volunteer Coordinator with GEF Senior’s Housing where they put the “create” into recreation. Briggs later joined Elevate as a learner in the WEST program, and quickly fell in love with the organization’s mission: women and underrepresented groups are given the opportunity to thrive through careers in aviation.
After graduating from Cohort Alpha and starting their role in de-icing with aeromag 2000 as a technician, they continued to work alongside WEST to support learners until they were offered the role of ACE facilitator. When not leading ACE or deicing aircraft, Briggs runs a summer camp for trans and non-binary kids called Camp Dragonfly.
Mallory Pearcy
ACE Facilitator
Mallory has taught elementary school for three years in the classroom and transitioned to virtual reading tutoring for the last two years with students across the US and Canada. She has earned her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Mallory continues to stay up to date with current research-based practices for the classroom. She believes each student has an innate desire to learn and flourish in a student-centered, active learning environment. She is thrilled to bring her skill set to Elevate Aviation and grow in this field. Originally from a ranching family in Texas, Mallory is planting roots here in Edmonton with her husband, who served in the Air Force for ten years. When not working, she can be found traveling, lifting weights, baking goodies, and walking her dog, Scout!
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Campers who cancel 21 days or more prior to the start of the camp will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 cancellation fee. Campers who cancel within 21 days to the start of camp will not receive a refund.
