Education

OUR DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING SERVES TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE AVIATION STORIES IN WESTERN AND NORTHERN CANADA WHILE EDUCATING, ENTERTAINING, AND INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS

School Programs & Outreach

Bring the thrill of flight to your classroom!

Our team of certified teachers uses humor and fun to bring science and aviation history to life. Programs cover topics such as flight dynamics, engineering principles, alternative fuels, and space travel, and include hands-on activities to reinforce the subject material.

Explore our program options below or download the program catalogue complete.

Take Flight!

Our Take Flight! programs are curriculum-based STEM-focused programs.

All programs include hands-on activities appropriate for the age group and touch on curriculum points for each grade level. We offer 12 STEM-based programs suitable for grades 2 through 12. We work with teachers to tailor or emphasize aspects of learning outcomes as needed.

The programs listed below are available from September through June.

Hoop Gliders (grades 1-4)
Stopping and Going (grade 2)
Toys In Space (grade 4-6)
Whether the Weather… (grade 5)
Science of Flight (grade 6)
Ship The Chip (Grades 6-9)
Invisible Forces (Grades 6-10)
Orion Touchdown (Grades 6-12)
Save The Suit (Grades 7-12)
Green Fuel Rockets (Grades 8-12)
Rocketry – Fins and Distance (Grades 8-12)
Take Flight! Booking Information

KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 1:
Half-day program only: Two hours – includes museum tour a visit to the Galaxy Play Zone, and classroom activities.
Available timeslots: 10:00am – 12:00pm only.

GRADE 2 AND UP:
Half-day program: Two hours – includes museum tour and classroom activities.
Available timeslots: 10 am – 12pm, 12 – 2pm or 1 – 3pm (Times may be adjusted by request)
Lunchroom is available before or after program, by arrangement only.
OR
Full-day program: Four hours – includes museum tour, two programs, includes lunchroom and assorted activities.
Available timeslots: 10 am – 2 pm

COST

$12.00/student for one program
$18.00/student for a full day with two programs

No charge for staff on a 1/8 ratio Student rate for adults over that ratio.
Groups with fewer than 20 students are welcome.
Minimum charge of $240 for half-day and $360 for full-day bookings.

Prices are in effect September 3, 2024 to June 27, 2025.

CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations made within two weeks of the programming date will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total fee.
Cancellations made within one week of the programming date will be subject to 75% of the total fee.

Please note that our Outreach Programming is temporarily on hold.

HOW TO BOOK

Download the booking form below and return it to programs@royalaviationmuseum.com

Once your completed booking form is received, our STEM Education Administrator will contact you with a confirmation and invoice.


Curriculum-Connected Special Interest Programs

These programs are a great add-on to one of our STEM programs or as a fun, standalone activity.

Contact us for details.

Airports Away (KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 1)
Designiacs (KINDERGARTEN – GRADE 12)
Time Flies (GRADES 11-12)

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CONTACT

Brianne Vielfaure

204 786 0409

E: programs@royalaviationmuseum.com