Summer Camp

Penguins is a five-day non-residential camps for children who are ages 6 and 7 by June 1. The 2024 Penguins summer camp theme is Birds that Fly. The campers will compare and contrast birds with airplanes. 

Campers spend every day having fun and learning new things about the world around them. The airport provides opportunities to explore STEM (science, math, engineering and technology) from a very different perspective. In addition to learning things about all kinds of flying birds, campers enjoy rockets, kites and, of course, OU’s fleet of training aircraft to climb in and explore. 6- and 7-year-old campers do not fly.

Cardinals 1 is a five-day non-residential camp with Saturday morning flight for campers who are 8 years old on June 1. The camp theme is Weather in addition to the Physics of Flight.

Campers explore the wonders of STEM and the way weather affects the earth and flying through hands-on, interactive, aviation activities. The week culminates with an unforgettable and educational airplane flight over Norman. Educational orientation flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Cardinals 2 is a five-day non-residential camp for campers who are 9 years old on June 1. The camp theme is Electricity and Communication in addition to the Physics of Flight.

Campers explore the wonders of STEM and the way circuits are built and how radio waves allow radio communications through hands-on, interactive, aviation activities. The week culminates with an unforgettable and educational airplane flight over Norman. Educational orientation flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Condors 1 is a five-day, non-residential camp with Saturday morning flights for kids who are 10 years old on June 1. The theme for the week is Space Science in addition to the Physics of Flight.

Condors 1 campers train like astronauts in the pool; learn about NASA, the history of the space program, and the Artemis Mission to the Moon in this action-packed week of hands-on aviation activities.

Condors 2 is a five-day, non-residential camp with Saturday morning flight for kids who are 11 years old on June 1. The theme for the week is Aircraft Design in addition to the Physics of Flight.

Condors 2 campers learn about different materials used in engineering and design, build and ride hovercrafts and fly the sky in an OU airplane in this action-packed week of hands-on activities. Airplane educational flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Falcons 1 is a five-day, non-residential camp with a Saturday morning flight for campers 12 years old on or before June 1. The theme for this week is Meteorology as well as the Physics of Flight.

Falcons 1 campers are introduced to a variety of career fields including aviation, meteorology and broadcast meteorology by filming their own weather report. A field trip to the National Weather Center brings this career into focus. Falcons get a taste of flight training with some one-on-one instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Flights which will take place on Saturday mornings and are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Falcons 2 is a five-day, non-residential camp with Saturday morning flights for campers 13 years old on or before June 1. The theme for this week is Engineering as well as the Physics of Flight.

Falcons 2 hands-on activities and problem-solving initiatives keep the campers engaged by introducing them to a variety of career fields in aerospace, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. A field trip to Bergey Energy brings this career into focus. Falcons get a taste of flight training with some one-on-one instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Airplane educational flights will take place on Saturday mornings and are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

This camp is a pre-requisite for Eagles 2.

Eagles 1 is a five-day non-residential camp for teens age 14-18 on or before June 1. The theme for this week is Aviation Careers as well as the Physics of Flight.

Campers are introduced to flight planning, gain a basic understanding of aircraft instrumentation, and plot a course using newly acquired map skills. Eagles 1 explore the workings of our own OU Max Westheimer Airport and compare this general aviation airport with Will Rogers World Airport by attending a behind-the-scenes tour. The highlight of the week is one-on-one flight instruction with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in OU’s fleet of training aircraft. Airplane educational flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Eagles 1 is a pre-requisite for Eagles 2. Please do not register for Eagles 2 if you have not yet attended Eagles 1.

Eagles 2 is a five-day non-residential camp for teens 15 to 18 years old by June 1. The theme for the week is Leadership and Teamwork as well as the Physics of Flight.

Eagles 2 campers will encounter opportunities for teamwork activities and leadership experiences that will make this an unforgettable experience where friendships are formed. This intense learning experience explores aviation science and related career fields through demonstrations, hands-on activities and contact with aviation professionals and faculty. The highlight of the program is one-on-one flight instruction with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in OU’s fleet of training aircraft. Airplane educational flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution of activities may become necessary.

Sky High Camp is for youth ages 14-18 (by time of camp).

This non-residential camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Physics of Flight will be emphasized by field trips to include I-Fly Indoor Skydiving and Stafford Space Museum in Weatherford. Campers will experience Air Traffic Control simulations, unmanned aerial systems, and flight time in the OU School of Aviation Simulators and Piper Warriors. A front seat flight experience will introduce the exciting world of aviation to each participant.