Education is the number one priority of the Combat Air Museum and part of its original charter. Through our guided tours, bi-monthly luncheon/lecture series, social events, "Young Aviators" STEM curriculum and vast array of exhibits and dioramas in the museum, visitors of all ages can be inspired and educated in aviation history, technology, art and the 'Cost of Freedom'.

Have your youngsters come and join the fun (and learning) at the Combat Air Museum. We will again be hosting the "Young Aviators" Classes for youth ages nine through thirteen (9-13) in 2024.

Classes are held during school vacation time, Mondays through Friday, from 0900-1230 hrs (9:00 am until 12:30 pm). The class fee is $75.00 per student for all five days of the course, with a 10% discount on that fee for CAM members. The instruction includes invaluable 'hands-on' learning as follows:

The five-day sessions will allow students to deal with the sciences behind aviation, such as:
- The history of early aviation
- The fundamentals of flight theory
- Aircraft structures, including control systems & engines
- Weather and how to read aviation charts and maps
- Hands-on time in the Museum's new Flight Simulator
- Guided tour of the Museum
- The phonetic alphabet, used for aviation contact and control
- The opportunities to join a model building class (available as a separate session)

Side visits (free), during the 5 day sessions, may be made to:
- The 1-108th Aviation Reg. of the Kansas Army National Guard (Blackhawk helicopters)
- The 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard (KC-135 Tankers)
- The MTAA Forbes Field Fire, Rescue & Security Station (Firetrucks)
- The Control Tower at Forbes Field

Enrollment in the five-day session is limited to 20 per class and the Museum will accept youth on a first-come-first-served basis. For details please call the Office Manager at the Museum (785-862-3303) between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm on weekdays

Monday - Friday
June 17 - 21, 2024     
Summer Vacations
Young Aviators Education Class
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bob Dole Education Center

Monday - Friday
July 15 - 19, 2024     
Summer Vacations
Young Aviators Education Class
9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bob Dole Education Center

Link to M/Soft Word version: 2024 Class Registration Form

Link to .pdf version: 2024 Class Registration Form