Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp
A multi-day camp at the Silent Wings Museum exploring aviation history, glider technology, and STEM concepts.
▌ Editor's read The Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp website loads successfully and outlines a day camp program for children aged 6-12, with sessions running from June 10-14 and July 8-12, 2024. The camp is operated by the Silent Wings Museum, which is part of the City of Lubbock's departments, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp focuses on aviation history, STEM activities, and includes a field trip to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport. The cost is listed as $175 per camper. No ACA accreditation was found, nor was specific state licensing information readily available on the camp's page. The Silent Wings Museum has a Google rating of 4.8 stars based on 308 reviews, with reviewers generally praising the museum's exhibits and educational value. The museum's Facebook page is linked as 'SilentWingsMuseum'.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–12
Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given academic program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 6–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Address: 6202 N I-27, Lubbock, TX 79403
- Phone: 806-775-3049
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost per trainee for the week-long program.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp
- What ages does Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp accept?
- Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp cost?
- Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp publishes $175/week for the standard session. Cost per trainee for the week-long program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp's hours?
- Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp runs 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp?
- Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp provide lunch?
- Silent Wings Museum Summer Training Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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