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February School Vacation Week Activities at the New England Air Museum

February 16, 2019 - February 24, 2019

February School Vacation Week Activities at the New England Air Museum

Kids can explore three giant exhibit hangars filled with over sixty historic aircraft and experience the wonders of flight through daily hands-on activities including at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks.

  • Open Cockpit Experiences in historic aircraft
  • Hands-on Build & Fly Challenges
  • Interactive Flight Science Demonstrations
  • Computerized Flight Simulators

Monday, February 18: Model Airplane Workshop

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Build and fly balsa wood airplanes with help from our team of expert builders. This workshop is designed for visitors ages 3 and older, and there is a $5.00 cost per model kit.

Tuesday, February 19: LEGO Flying Machine Contest

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand! Youth ages 3-14 are invited to construct a flying machine using the Museum’s collection of LEGOs. Winners will be awarded prizes in three age categories, and participants need not be present to win.

Wednesday, February 20: Foam Flyer Challenge

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Are you an aerospace engineer? Find out by building and launching a foam flyer to take home.

Thursday, February 21: Fun with Constellation Viewers

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Learn about the secrets of the night sky and make your own constellation viewer to take home.

Friday, February 22: Straw Glider Challenge

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Learn the science of flight while building and launching straw gliders to take home

Details

Start:
February 16, 2019
End:
February 24, 2019
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Website:
http://www.neam.org/shell.php?page=programs_2019_february_vacation_week

Venue

New England Air Museum
36 Perimeter Rd
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 United States
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