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The Cecil Center - Cecil Center South - Aviation Center of Excellence (ACE)

2008 Aviation Math and Science Camp

For the past five years, FCCJ’s Aviation Summer Camps have been a huge success. The two-week camps utilize aviation as a conduit for practical application of the principles of math and science theories involved in flight. Activities will include classroom instruction, research, project design/construction, plus field trips to airports, IMAX theaters, museums and the Kennedy Space Center. Flight simulators and actual training flights will be used to demonstrate theories, principles and laws of mathematics and science.

Mach I - Introduction to Flight
Introduction to Flight is designed to provide an orientation to flight principles.
Age range of participants: Grades 5-9
Dates and Times: Session 1: Mon.–Fri., June 9–20, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 2: Mon.–Fri., June 23–July 3, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 3: Mon.–Fri., July 7–18, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 4: Mon.–Fri., July 21–Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation.
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Eligibility: High-achieving, A-B academic student.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.
 
Mach II - Cross Country Navigation
Cross Country Navigation is designed to provide a more advanced look at aviation and navigation in the National Air-space System (NAS).
Age range of participants: Grades 6-10
Dates and Times: Session 1: Mon.–Fri., June 9–20, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 2: Mon.–Fri., June 23–July 3, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 3: Mon.–Fri., July 7–18, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 4: Mon.–Fri., July 21–Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation.
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Eligibility: High-achieving, A-B academic student.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.
 
Mach III - Advanced Concepts of Flight Performance
Advanced Concepts of Flight Performance is designed to go even deeper – covering orientation, navigation and actual flight instruction in either a light sport aircraft (LSA) or a general aviation (GA) aircraft.
Age range of participants: Grades 10-12
Dates: July 7–18
Time: Mon.–Fri., July 7–18, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation.
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Eligibility: High-achieving, A-B academic student.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.

Space Camp
Intended for students with an enthusiasm for math and science exploration. This summer camp will include model rocket construction, aerospace projects and field trips to include the Kennedy Space Center, Challenger Center and the IMAX theater. Each camper will experience the thrill of space and exploration.
Age range of participants: Grades 5-10
Dates and Times: Session 1: Mon.–Fri., June 9–20, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 2: Mon.–Fri., July 7–18, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Eligibility: High-achieving, A-B academic student.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.
 
Advanced Space Camp
Designed for “alumni” campers to further enhance and strengthen their knowledge and enthusiasm in the area of space to include a look at future concepts such as the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) and the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
Age range of participants: Grades 5-10
Dates and Times: Session 1: Mon.–Fri., June 23–July 3, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Session 2: Mon.–Fri., July 21–Aug. 1, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Eligibility: High-achieving, A-B academic student.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.

Aviation Model
Basic building techniques of simple hand launch gliders and progressing into electric free flight and simple radio control:

Age range of participants: Grades 5-9
Dates and Times: June 23-July 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: $325 per student for one two-week camp of instruction/participation
Lunches: Daily catered lunches will be provided and are included in the camp fees.
Contact Christie Albers at 904.317.3818, to receive additional information and reserve your spot.

The camps will be located at Cecil Center South (ACE), 13450 Lake Fretwell St., Jacksonville, FL. Please refer to the map/directions (PDF) on our Web page.

You can get the camp application now!

Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view/print the application.

Download the application!

Please complete the application/release form and submit with check make payable to FCCJ, and mail it to Cecil Center South (ACE), 13450 Lake Fretwell St., Jacksonville, FL 32221, ATTN: Christie Albers

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Revised June 23, 2008

For more information, contact the Cecil Center South —
Aviation Center of Excellence (ACE)
13450 Lake Fretwell St., Jacksonville, FL 32221
tmeyer@fccj.edu, 904.317.3800