Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) is a day camp where campers connect, collaborate and create together to find inspiration through aerospace and step into a world of possibilities!
At ACE, campers spend each day in a safe, fun and engaging environment. Campers will explore aviation and space through hands-on experiments, teamwork, special guest speakers from the aerospace industry, and exciting adventures throughout The Museum of Flight.
Our dedicated staff are excited to help campers discover new passions and explore their interests. Whether by participating in team challenges, using desktop flight simulators, building the safest rocket or crafting models of inventions to solve big problems, ACE campers spend the day completing hands-on projects, touring the Museum's galleries, and building community.
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The Museum of Flight is committed to providing a safe experience for all campers, staff and volunteers in compliance with all local, county, state and national health and safety guidelines.
Camp Information:
Camp Dates: June 22 through August 28, 2026
Ages: Kindergarten through 9th Grade (Grade level as of Fall 2026)
All camps are (1) week-long, full-day and in-person at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington.
How to Register for Camp:
Registration for Summer 2026 will open in February.
Financial Assistance Information
Need financial assistance? The Museum is proud to offer financial assistance to families in need through our Campership Program. See below for more information about applying or email ACE@museumofflight.org with questions.
The Museum covers (1) week of Camp, plus Before & After Care at no cost to you. An application is required. Only a limited number is available. Restrictions may apply. Applications open January 7, 2026, and are due by 9:00 AM on February 2, 2026.
Full Camperships are distributed based on need, through a lottery system. To qualify for a Full Campership, several factors are considered, including qualification for several federal or state programs, if a camper is in kinship or foster care, and any additional circumstances that may lead to a financial barrier to attending ACE.
You may apply for Full Camperships for every camper in your household. Applications for siblings will be considered together, though each camper must have their own application. ACE will work to approve applications for all campers in a household whenever possible.
Important Dates to Remember:
- January 7, 2026: Full Campership Application Opens
- January 13, 2026: ACE Financial Assistance Info Night (Virtual)
- January 29, 2026: ACE Financial Assistance Info Night (Virtual)
- February 2, 2026: Full Campership Application Closes
- February 9, 2026: Full Campership Offers Emailed
- February 13, 2026: Full Campership Acceptance Deadline (Note: All offers must be accepted by this date in order to secure a Campership spot.)
- February 18, 2026: All Applicants Notified of Outcome
Applicants may request either $100, $200, or $300 to be applied towards a Camp Registration. *A $6 administrative fee is due at registration, and the full remaining balance is due by the start of the Camp session. Only a limited number are available.
Partial Campership requests are made during Registration only. Requests are reviewed and approved in the order in which they are received until funding runs out.
Staff review and approve requests within 14 business days. If your request is not approved, you may choose to keep your registration and pay the full amount or cancel the registration completely. Should you choose to cancel, any fees that were paid are fully refundable.
Support the Campership Program! Any amount can help send a kid to camp. 88 Camperships were funded by generous donors in 2025. If you would like to make a financial gift to make ACE accessible for more campers, please click the link below.
Financial Assistance Info Nights
2026 Info Nights will be announced in early 2026. If you have questions regarding Financial Assistance or camp registration, please reach out to ACE@museumofflight.org or call 206-716-0820.
Before & After Care
Before Care is available 7:30 AM to 8:50 AM, Tuesday–Friday. Not available on Mondays.
After Care is available 4:20 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday–Thursday. Not available on Fridays.
See the Camp Brochure for more information.
You may reserve Before & After Care when you book your child's camp session.
Additional Resources
ACE Social Narrative
Our Social Narrative is a resource for guests on the autism spectrum who may benefit from descriptions and pictures that show what the first day at ACE is like. If you or your child would benefit from this resource, you may download our Social Narrative as a PDF below.
View / Download ACE Social Narrative
Options for Grades 10-12 (16 to 17 yrs old)
ACE Youth Volunteer - ACE offers a youth volunteer opportunity every summer. ACE volunteers assist counselors during the day, support campers during activities, and more. Applications for the ACE Youth Volunteer position open in April 2026. For more information, please reach out to volunteers@museumofflight.org.
Aeronautical Explorations - A three-week summer program for Washington State rising 9th–12th graders who are, or might be, interested in a future in the aviation industry but may not know exactly the pathway they wish to pursue.
Aeronautical Explorations Info
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Questions? Please contact ACE@museumofflight.org or call 206.716.0820 for assistance.
