Homeschool Educational Track:
Aviation & Rocketry
ABOUT Aviation & Rocketry TRACK
Discover and ignite your student’s curiosity in aviation and rocketry! For the 2023-2024 school year, we’ve redesigned this track switching to Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) resources & AeroEducate curriculum along with our Aviation & Rocketry Field Trip Series.
Through this track, students will be able to:
In classroom setting:
Develop STEM and aviation skills through AeroEducate design challenges
Learn and regularly utilize the AeroEducate Engineering Design Process
Earn points toward AeroEducate’s Badge Program
Take a first flight* (via our True North’s EAA Young Eagles flight events)
Receive free student memberships to Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Soaring Society of America (SSA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) upon completion of first flight
Receive free admission to 300+ science and technology museums across the country
Receive free private pilot ground school, first step in training to earn pilot certificate
Earn free flight lesson upon completion of first three volumes of ground school course
Additional Aviation Resources: aviation magazines, scholarships to flight school and post-secondary, aviation career exploration, glider training resources, etc.
*Free flight and resources listed above are for ages 8-17, ages 5-7 have access to class
Our learning experiences are ALL non-government funded.
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Critical Thinking • PROBLEM SOLVING • Analytical Skills • Innovation • Collaboration
Design Skills • intellectual curiosity • data-driven decision-making • flexibility
STEM: Aviation & Rocketry Exploration
Description: Discover and ignite your student’s curiosity in aviation and rocketry! We are redesigning this track for the 2023-2024 school year, switching to EAA resources & AeroEducate curriculum along with our Aviation & Rocketry Field Trip Series.
Through this track, students will be able to:
In classroom setting:
Develop STEM and aviation skills through AeroEducate design challenges
Learn and regularly utilize the AeroEducate Engineering Design Process
Earn points toward AeroEducate’s Badge Program
Take a first flight* (via our True North’s EAA Young Eagles flight events)
Receive free student memberships to Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), Soaring Society of America (SSA) and Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) upon completion of first flight
Receive free admission to 300+ science and technology museums across the country
Receive free private pilot ground school, first step in training to earn pilot certificate
Earn free flight lesson upon completion of first three volumes of ground school course
Additional Aviation Resources: aviation magazines, scholarships to flight school and post-secondary, aviation career exploration, glider training resources, etc.
Check out this “Young Eagles — 30 Years of Inspiring the Next Generation” video
**No medical information required to participate since this is a privately funded homeschooling resource.**
Join our online Colorado STEM Homeschoolers community as well!
Dates: Classes offered as “A La Carte” Quarterly, 7-Week Packages
Quarter 1: August 24 - October 12
Quarter 2: October 26 - December 14
Quarter 3: January 11 - February 29
Quarter 4: March 7 - May 9
Time: Thursday mornings from 10:20-11:35am
Cost Per Quarter (7-Weeks): $50 per student + $15 supply fee
Age Range: K-12th*
*Free flight and resources listed above are for ages 8-17, ages 5-7 have access to class
Drop-Off (Yes/No): Yes. Parents can stay if prefer too!
Class Size: Minimum of 15 students to run class
2023-2024 Program: We will be running this as 7-week quarterly “a la carte” packages on Thursday mornings.
Registration*:
*Registration always opens first for Members and then to the public if have spots left.
THEME-BASED FIELD TRIP SERIES
AVIATION & ROCKETRY SERIES
Description: Join us as we explore different aspects of the aviation and rocketry industries.
We will be visiting:
Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum (Denver)
Aerodynamics Tour & Self-Guided Group Days
Exploration of Flight (Centennial)
Museum of WWII Aviation (Colorado Springs)
Airport Tours (DEN & COS)
This series is in tandem with our Aviation & Rocketry Educational Track.
Dates: We are adding each one as they open up so check back frequently.
Cost: Free for Members on some. Others will vary based on museum fees.
2023-2024 Program: Running August - April on various days throughout the school year.
Registration*:
Rolling registration as we get them scheduled.
*Registration always opens first for Members and then to the public if have spots left.
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As an “a la carte” resource center, giving you ultimate flexibility when building your homeschool, True North Homeschool™ fits well with an umbrella school and other existing enrichment and coop options. Enrolling with True North Homeschool™ is like a monthly membership / subscription that gives your family full and priority access to all of our learning opportunities! We have limited spots available for our classes and events, so enrolling with us increases your chances of getting the exact dates and times your family prefers.
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Get FULL ACCESS to all of the Core Services that True North Homeschool™ provides
Get ACCESS to our Membership Area where you can easily access our discounted, free, members only learning experiences, etc.
Receive FIRST PRIORITY for every learning opportunity available (educational tracks, field trips**, co-schooling space, etc.) that you will be able to pick and choose, designing your “True North” Homeschool
Receive FIRST PRIORITY for parent events, workshops, family holiday celebrations throughout the year, and end of year celebrations
Get ACCESS to our new online, self-paced job search and career coaching program for homeschool parents
Get MORE CONNECTED to our close knit True North Community (families across Colorado) who are all on this exciting homeschooling journey together
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** These are separate from the Adventure Pass options
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