NOTE: Enrollment for Summer Camps 2026 are now officially OPEN!
Please review the details below, as we've made some changes this year.
Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum (evergreenmuseum.org) offers aerospace-themed week-long Summer Camps, open to all students and focus on serving Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. Providing families with a full schedule of activities and learning experiences for children in grades K-8 (ages 5-14), the Summer Camp is a great alternative for families looking to inspire their children with NASA-based content and challenges.
Our Summer Camps are led by experienced professional educators and include museum tours, STEAM activities, and endless learning and fun!
We are returning to our previous Aviation and Space Week formats, with six (6) Summer Camps sub-themes for the following grades / age groups (Note: these details are subject to update):
Aviation Camps
Up in the Air (Grades K-2, Ages 5-8)
Let's go into the skies! Junior aviators will learn the basics about the history and science of aviation, from biomimicry to modern rocketry. Campers will discover and test out the fundamentals of flight, all exploring our unique exhibits.
Aero Engineers (Grades 3-5, Ages 8-11)
Campers in upper elementary grades will become aeronauts and engineers to learn more about the science and mechanics of flight. Campers will experiment with and build various components of aircraft design.
Pilot Prep ***NEW*** (Grades 6-8, Age 11-14)
This course takes the experience to the next level. They will learn what pilots do before every flight (e.g. pre-flight checks, planning, load balancing) and practice on our simulators, and engage with our partners at the McMinnville Municipal Airport.
Space Camps
Star Sailors (Grades K-2, Ages 5-8)
Let’s look to the stars! Young astronomers will explore the universe, from our solar system to black holes and nebulae. They will learn about light, gravity, and other mysteries through hands-on challenges and group interactivity.
Destination Mars (Grades 3-5, Ages 8-11)
What does it really take for a person to travel to Mars? Let's find out! Campers entering 3rd-5th grades will take a scientific approach to space exploration, including propulsion, space faring, and planetary colonization.
Cosmic Coders (Grades 6-8, Ages 11-14)
Calling all future computer scientists! Novice coders will embark on a week of coding with space-themed challenges. This course is a fun, project-driven approach to coding, ending with a final presentation on their creative work.
Additional Camp Notes:
Camps are limited to fifteen (15) participants per week per grade level.
Due to high demand, our week of July 13 - July 17 will feature all six times of camps and a higher price rate.
All campers must be at least “school-aged,” i.e. five (5) years of age prior to the start of the the upcoming school year.
Museum-provided lunches are available for $45/camper for the full week.
500 Northeast Captain Michael King Smith Way McMinnville, Oregon 97128
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum
The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is a world-class center for aerospace education, exhibits, and experiences. As an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit , Evergreen is a "community-first" organization that maintains a high standard of excellence. We provide visitors with rare and unique exhibits from air and space exploration such as the Spruce Goose, the F-117 Nighthawk, and the SR-71. Our mission: to be a perpetual source of curiosity and courage for kids (and adults) of all ages to gain the confidence to take flight.
