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WACO Aviation Learning Center

The WACO Historical Society is not just interested in preserving aviation’s past. The society actively works to nurture aviation’s future through its Learning Center programs.

The WACO Learning Center conducts programs with schools, Scout troops, Civil Air posts, at aviation events at WACO field, and other local airports. 

The Education Specialist, Sharon Murner, has developed an out reach program. This program is designed in such a manner that it fosters science, technology, engineering and math in schools.  For more information about this or any other Learning Center activity contact the WACO Historical Society, or Sharon Murner. (See Below) 

Every summer there is a WACO Learning Center Camp held over 5 days in June at WACO Field.  Girls and boys ages 10 to 13 enjoy different projects each day that demonstrate the principles of flight. They will engage in making and flying hot air balloon, kites, radio controlled model airplanes, paper rockets, boomerangs, Estes rockets, and an optional flight in an airplane. 

Many campers have been able to attend summer camp through scholarships generously donated by Friends of WACO.  If you feel you need a scholarship to attend or if you would like to become a scholarship provider please contact SMURNER@woh.rr.com or KarenPurke@woh.rr.com, or called (937) 901-1928. 

The WACO Learning Center is always looking for volunteers to get involved in conducting these programs. Adults with experience teaching or working with youth are especially encouraged to get involved. Anyone with an interest in getting kids excited about aviation, science, technology, engineering or math is welcome. 

For specific information regarding WACO Learning Center programs and activities contact: Sharon Murner, Education Specialist: SMURNER@woh.rr.com. 

Summer Camp: June 16 – 20, 2008
Museum or WACO Field visit: Contact above
Engineering and Lego programs: Contact above.
In-school or Scout visits: Contact above.