Summer Camp

Penguins is a five-day non-residential camps for children who are ages 6 and 7. The 2026 Penguins summer camp theme is Birds that Fly. The campers will compare and contrast birds with airplanes. 

Campers spend the week 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 unique 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 for campers who are 8 years old. 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 aviation through hands-on, interactive, aviation activities. The week culminates with an unforgettable and educational airplane flight over Norman. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

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

Campers explore the wonders of STEM through circuitry and the electromagnetic spectrum with fun interactive and hands-on activities. The week culminates with an unforgettable and educational airplane flight over Norman. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

Condors 1 is a five-day, non-residential camp for children who are 10 years old. 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. The week culminates  with a thrilling flight in an OU airplane. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

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

Condors 2 campers learn about different materials used in engineering and aircraft design and experience the thrill of flying in an OU airplane in this action-packed week of hands-on activities. Campers will construct their own boats using different materials and then test their designs during a field trip to the OU pool.

Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

Falcons 1 is a five-day, non-residential camp for campers 12 years old. 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 are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

Falcons 2 is a five-day, non-residential camp for campers 13 years old. 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. Campers will take a field trip to the OU Engineering Lab to see real-world applications of engineering and also get a taste of flight training with one-on-one instruction from an FAA Certified Flight Instructor. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation 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. 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 learn how plot a course using sectional aeronautical charts. 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. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation 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 ages 15-18. The theme for the week is Crew Resource Management and Teamwork as well as the Physics of Flight.

This leveled up 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 two separate flights with one-on-one flight instruction with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in OU’s fleet of training aircraft. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

Campers aged 14–18 are welcome to attend multiple camps throughout the summer. If applying for a scholarship, each applicant may only receive one scholarship per summer.

Sky High is a five-day non-residential camp for teens ages 14-18. The theme for the week is The World of Aviation as well as the Physics of Flight.

This camp is a unique offering as it focuses more on generalized aviation education in addition to the Physics of Flight. Out of classroom experiences are emphasized with field trips to include I-Fly Indoor Skydiving and Stafford Space Museum in Weatherford. Campers will also experience Air Traffic Control simulations and one-on-one flight instruction with an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in OU’s fleet of training aircraft. Flights are subject to weather and aircraft/pilot availability. Substitution or cancellation of activities may become necessary.

Campers aged 14–18 are welcome to attend multiple camps throughout the summer. If applying for a scholarship, each applicant may only receive one scholarship per summer.