The Elevate Aviation Group

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.

  1. Ages 10 – 13 yrs female identifying individuals
  2. Cost: $285 + GST per person
  3. 9am-3pm at the Elevate Aviation Learning Centre
    3731 52 Avenue, Edmonton International Airport
  4. Campers will need to bring a packed lunch each day
  5. Transportation during the day will be on YEG Airport shuttle
  6. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Day camps run from 9am-3pm, Monday to Friday.
Note: A late pick-up fee will be charged a fee of $25.00 + gst for every 15 minutes (or portion thereof) beyond the 3:00 pm pick-up time.
Elevate Aviation provides name tags, pens, and notebooks. Parents & Guardians must provide their own transportation and campers are to bring individual brown bag lunches each day. 
There are no insurance requirements, however the students must complete Elevate Aviation’s photo waiver and liability form prior to attending. Additional field trip liability forms required by the school or group are at your own discretion. Download Elevate Aviation’s waiver form here.
Parents & Guardians must provide their own transportation to and from the Elevate Aviation Learning Centre in the mornings and afternoons. Any transportation required throughout the day to visit various partner sites are provided by Elevate Aviation shuttle bus partners. 

I understand that camps cancelled 21 days or more prior to the start of the camp will receive a full refund, less a $25.00 cancellation fee. Camps cancelled with less than 21 days to the start of camp will not receive a refund.

ACE Facilitators

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.

Mallory Pearcy

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!