NOTE: Enrollment for Summer Camps 2026 are now officially OPEN!
Please review the details below. 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 fun!
We are returning to our Aviation and Space Week formats, with six (6) Summer Camps themes for the following grades / age groups (Note: 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 twelve (12) participants per week per grade level.
Due to high demand, our week of July 13 - July 17 will feature all six themes of camps at 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 upcoming school year.
Museum-provided lunches are available for $45/camper for the entire week (5 lunches in all).
General Daily Schedule (varies per cohort, day of week, and camp theme)
08:30-09:00 - Drop-Off at Evergreen Aerodrome Giant Theater (South Building) *Note: this is different from Day Camp drop-off
09:00-09:30 - Start: Orientation with All Campers
09:30-10:30 - STEAM Activities I
10:30-11:30 - STEAM Activities II
11:30-12:00 - Lunch Break
12:00-12:30 - Museum Tour/Recess
12:30-13:30 - STEAM Activities III
13:30-14:30 - STEAM Activities IV
14:30-15:00 - End: Wind-Down & Cleanup (ready for pick-up)
15:00-15:30 - Pick-Up at Playground near Titan Pavilion (fka East/Space)
Weeks Offered: (Programs Runs Monday to Friday) Campers are encouraged to attend multiple weeks with different themes if able and interested.
June 22 to June 26 (Week 1): Space: Star Sailors, Destination Mars, and Cosmic Coders
July 6 to July 11, 2025 (Week 2): Aviation: Up in the Air, Aero Engineers, and Pilot Prep
July 13 to July 18, 2025 (Week 3): SPECIAL WEEK (prices and opportunities increase due to high demand for this week)
Aviation: Up in the Air, Aero Engineers, and Pilot Prep
Space: Star Sailors, Destination Mars, and Cosmic Coders
July 20 to July 25, 2025 (Week 4):Aviation: Up in the Air, Aero Engineers, and Pilot Prep
July 27 to July 31, 2025 (Week 5): Space: Star Sailors, Destination Mars, and Cosmic Coders
August 3 to August 7 (Week 6): Aviation: Up in the Air, Aero Engineers, and Pilot Prep
More weeks may be scheduled, depending on grants, community interest and instructor availability.
Scholarships available! Please apply by March 31!
We have limited funds to support low-income families who wish to participate. To be fair to all applications, we will evaluate and award scholarships prior to the first Super Early Bird date in April. Please use this form and submit by March 31, 2026 at midnight:
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.
