Red Oak Airport to host free Aviation Youth Camp

An aviation youth camp for kids ages 10-18 will take place at the Red Oak Municipal Airport Saturday, June 16, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.  Enrollment is free of charge.

Aviation Youth Camps provide children hands-on experiences in the world of aviation and connect aviation to history, science, math and communications. The aviation youth camp concept is endorsed by the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group, the Iowa Public Air-ports Association, the Iowa DOT Office of Aviation and is hosted by the Red Oak Municipal Airport.  

During the camp, children will have the opportunity to learn about airplanes and aerodynamics, airports, weather, the language of aviation, careers in aviation and will be given the opportunity for a free orientation flight courtesy of local Red Oak pilots. The camp will conclude with a free pizza luncheon provided by the Red Oak Airport Commissioners.

Participants must be registered and enrollment is limited to 28 youngsters on a first-come, application basis.  Applications and parental consent forms may be requested by emailing Gail R. Ernst at  nrdk@live.com or calling 623-6523 or cell phone 370-1511.