Junior Aviators

How Things Fly – Ground School
Welcome to Ground School! Jr. Aviators will experience flight in various interactive and engaging ways. At Ground School, children will learn about the four forces of flight, the names of the parts of an airplane, and how things fly. They will explore flight concepts by creating Robo Flyers, Flying Fish, balsa wood airplanes, and Hoopsters. […]

Going to Mars
For kids aged 7 – 14Canadian Space Agency (CSA) astronaut Jeremy Hansen is part of the crew of Artemis II, making Canada the second nation to have an astronaut travel around the Moon. Jr. Aviators will learn about the Artemis II mission, build a Mars helicopter, and design a Mars lander to keep our astronauts […]

Hovercrafts
Ages 11 – 14Discover how hovercrafts on Earth are used to navigate the changing terrains of our planet. These versatile vehicles allow for smooth travels over water, mud, and ice, making them ideal for search and rescue operations, as well as in areas with fragile ecosystems. Additionally, the innovations developed for hovercrafts continue to influence […]