ACE SUMMER CAMP
July 22-July 26, 2024
Ages 10-15 yrs
Discover the thrill of aviation careers at our summer camp, where students will embark on 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.
- Ages 10 – 13 yrs female identifying individuals
- Cost: $285 + GST per person
- 9am-3pm at the Elevate Aviation Learning Centre
3731 52 Avenue, Edmonton International Airport - 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
MONDAY
AM
Welcome To Camp!
Learn about what Elevate Aviation does and what the week ahead looks like. Explore the hands-on activities of an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and practice your circuitry skills.
PM
Canadian North
Explore Canadian North Airlines and dive into the roles of a pilot and flight attendant.
TUESDAY
AM
Drones
Explore drone technology with hands-on technical exploration.
PM
Airport Operations Centre
Visit the Airport Operations Facility (AOF) and see Drone Delivery Canada’s drone “the Canary” as well as get an up-close view of the maintenance equipment used around the airport grounds.
WEDNESDAY
ALL DAY
Flight School at Edmonton Flying Club
Travel to Edmonton Flying Club and learn more about the science of flight while experiencing a flight simulator and seeing the parts of an aircraft up close.
THURSDAY
AM
Emergency Simulation Exercise
Emergency Simulation Exercise where we walk in the shoes of first responders and learn what roles play a part in emergency situations at the airport.
PM
Airport Firehall Tour
Travel on the airport roads and taxiways to the firehall and watch the emergency response trucks in action.
FRIDAY
AM
Occupational Health and Safety & Personal Protective Equipment
Learn about Personal Protective Equipment and try your hand at a game to test your knowledge and speed.
PM
Nav Canada – Air Traffic Services
Dive into the world of Air Traffic Services and complete weather experiments that determine pilot flight paths.
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Location
Briggs
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.
