Aviation STEM Summer Camp
The Aviation STEM Summer Camp at the CR Smith Museum offers day camp experiences for children in grades 3-8, focusing on aviation-related STEM activities.
▌ Editor's read The Aviation STEM Summer Camp is a day camp program hosted by the CR Smith Museum, targeting children in grades 3-8. The camp website, crsmithmuseum.org/aviation-stem-summer-camp/, loads successfully and provides details on the camp's offerings, including specific dates and themes for different age groups. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The CR Smith Museum has a Google review rating of 4.8 stars based on 1,000 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the museum's exhibits and educational value. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @crsmithmuseum and a Facebook handle crsmithmuseum. The program is structured as a day camp, with sessions running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background check policies for staff.
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Aviation STEM Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right stem fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 8–12
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 4601 Texas Hwy 360, Fort Worth, TX 76155
- Phone: (817) 967-1560
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Aviation STEM Summer Camp
- What ages does Aviation STEM Summer Camp accept?
- Aviation STEM Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Aviation STEM Summer Camp cost?
- Aviation STEM Summer Camp publishes $475/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Aviation STEM Summer Camp's hours?
- Aviation STEM Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Does Aviation STEM Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Aviation STEM Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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