John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences 26th Annual International Aerospace Camps

Camp 1: June 21-28, 2009
Camp 2: July 12-19, 2009

Click here for the application for the 2009 International Aerospace camps

Cleared For Takeoff!
A Summer Camp Like No Other

The University of North Dakota's International Aerospace Camp is a full week of aviation adventure! This "college seminar" is similar to attending a week of actual college. Additionally, what makes this seminar unique is the amount of flight training each student receives. We are very interested in students who truly want to experience collegiate aviation.

Your counselors, flight instructors and professors are leaders in aerospace education. You'll start with the basics of flying, experience new and exciting technology and explore career opportunities in aerospace. You will be introduced to the complete spectrum of the industry.

The University That Flies
UND Aerospace

The John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks is one of the most highly respected collegiate aviation programs in the nation and a leader in atmospheric research. Every day, throughout the world, our graduates keep the aerospace industry moving.

UND Aerospace is proud of its status as one of the most technologically advanced centers for aerospace education in the world. Our aerospace complex features an altitude chamber for flight physiology training, unique air traffic control tower simulation labs, the Regional Weather Information Center, computerized multi-media instructional classroom facilities and over 100 aircraft (fixed wing and helicopter) and advanced flight training devices including a Canadair Regional Jet FTD.

At the 26th Annual International Aerospace Camp, you will take advantage of our state-of-the-art flight simulators, classrooms, and aircraft fleet. You'll find out firsthand why more than 1,900 students are enrolled right now to get their aerospace careers off the ground.

Seven Days of Non-Stop Aviation
Why You Should Attend:

Flights:
Experience the basics of flying in a flight training simulator device (FTD)
Take the controls on an introductory flight lesson
Experience the thrill of an instructional aerobatic flight
Learn about and fly a cross-country flight
Discover the art of instrument navigation and approaches during an IFR (instrument flight rules) flight
Apply all you have experienced during a night flight

Activities
Discover how flight instruments work and how to interpret them
Learn how to preflight an aircraft
Interact with an advanced technology on the ground and during flight
Attend classroom ground schools before each flight lesson
Observe UND students on an altitude chamber flight
Control pseudo-aircraft on the air traffic control simulators and a 360-degree tower simulator
Tour the Grand Forks Air Force Base and explore a KC-135 Stratotanker
Find out how collegiate aviation can build a foundation for your future career in aviation
Develop new friendships
Learn what it takes to succeed in college and an aerospace career
Learn the forces that make aircraft fly
Plus more!

What are the details? -- Questions and Answers

Who can attend?

Motivated students entering the 11th or 12th grade who have an interest or curiosity about aviation careers and aviation education.

How many may attend?

Each session of camp is limited to 30 students. Registration acceptance is based on the date the registration form and deposit received at UND Aerospace.

How much does International Aerospace Camp cost?

The fee of $1,100 includes room and board, all flights and flight instruction, transportation while at camp, activities, tours and handout materials. A $200 deposit is required to hold your registration. This deposit is not refundable three weeks prior to camp. We no longer accept credit cards.

Where do I stay and eat at camp?

You'll stay right on campus in one of UND's residence halls and eat in one of our student dining halls.

How do I get to camp?

You are responsible for transportation to Grand Forks, North Dakota. Northwest Airlines, Amtrak, and bus service serve Grand Forks. We provide transportation at no additional cost to and from the airport, train/bus station in Grand Forks. UND is not responsible for lodging/meals for early arrivals or late departures.

When does camp begin?

You can check in 5:00 p.m. on the following dates, with official camp orientation at 5:30 p.m:

June 21 (Camp 1)
July 12 (Camp 2)

NOTE: Make travel arrangements early as housing is available ONLY for the camp time period.

When does camp end?

Closing activities will be held on the following dates and will be completed by approximately 7p.m.:

June 27 (Camp 1)
July 18 (Camp 2).

Students may leave the night of closing activities or depart the following day (June 28 or July 19).

How do I register for Camp?

Click here for the application for the 2009 International Aerospace camps. Send the completed form and a check for $200 payable to UND to

For more information, contact:

Ken Polovitz, Assistant Dean / Camp Director or
Gary Ebel, Senior H R Manager/Associate Camp Director or
Kim Higgs, Administrative Assistant Student Services 1-800-258-1525 or (701) 777-4935
polovitz@aero.und.edu or
ebel@aero.und.edu. kimh@aero.und.edu.