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February School Vacation Week Activities at the New England Air Museum
February 16, 2019 - February 24, 2019
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
