Education

Our education programs blend history and STEM learning to inspire the next generation of aviators, engineers, and innovators.

Education

We are committed to Education

The Dakota Territory Air Museum is dedicated to the expansion of aerospace education opportunities for K-12 and post educational organizations in our region.  With the support of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission and the Farstad Foundation, students can chart a path in the aviation and space industry by participating in camps, tours, classes and scholarship programs offered through the museum.

AVIATION AND SPACE CAMPS

Our aviation and space camps are a great place to bring your children or grandchildren for a fun aviation inspired learning adventure!

ACE, PACE AND SPACE CAMP LOCATIONS
Dakota Territory Air Museum
Flying Legends Hangar
100 34th Ave NE, Minot, ND 58703
(North of the Minot International Airport)

Education

ACE Aviation Camp for 3rd & 4th Graders

ACE is an exciting aviation camp experience guided by aviation and education mentors. The ACE program introduces 3rd and 4th graders to general aviation concepts involving fun, hands-on learning activities within the unique surroundings of the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Kids will also enjoy up-close and personal tours of historical military and general aviation aircraft by famous aviators, Orville and Wilbur Wright, and Amelia Earhart and a museum scavenger hunt that is sure to educate and inspire!

ACE Camp Schedule
The date for the 2025 ACE camp is:

September 13, 2025, 9am-Noon

Space in the camp is limited to 30 participants.

Education

PACE Aviation Camp for 5th & 6th Graders

PACE is a 5-session program designed for 5th and 6th graders with a strong curiosity for aviation! Tapping into the leadership of pilots and aviation mentors, kids will experience in-depth aviation concepts involving fun, hands-on activities focusing on one aviation topic each session. At the first session, each child is presented with a personalized museum Passport. Attending all five PACE sessions will earn a child enough stamps in their Passport for an introductory flight!

2025 PACE Camp
The dates for the 2025 PACE Camp will be June 16-20, 2025 from 9am-noon each day. There will be a limit of 30 participants.

Please Note: Your child must have completed Grade 5 to register for PACE.

CAMP Schedule

June 16, 2025: Inspired Dreams- The Science of Flight
June 17, 2025: On the Wings of Giants- The History of Aviation
June 18, 2025: So You Want to Fly- Careers in Aviation
June 19, 2025: Eye on the Sky- Weather and Navigation
June 20, 2025: Honor and Courage- Military Aviation and FLY DAY!

Education

Space Camp for 3rd-5th Graders

Space Camp for 3rd-5th Graders!
This camp will introduce and explore the U.S. space program with fun, hands-on activities designed to educate and inspire kids. Topics will include a brief history of the American space program (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis programs), the science of rockets, and other topics in space.

*Camp will be limited to 30 participants

2025 Space Camp Schedule

July 31, 2025, 9am-noon

August 12, 2025, 9am-noon

More Learning & Opportunities

Explore hands-on learning and enrichment beyond the exhibits.
From model-building workshops to scholarship programs, we offer opportunities to inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.

Education

Learn and Build Model Sessions

Join us as we first learn about the airplane that we will be building with an up-close, behind the ropes tour of the real thing. After the tour, you will then build your very own model of the aircraft we just learned about! Each session will feature a different aircraft in the museum’s collection. These sessions are geared towards kids ages 8+ and a parent or guardian must remain with the participant during the class. Each session is limited to just 20 participants.

Cost: $20/participant*

*Parents and guardians are no charge unless you wish to purchase your own model kit to build separately.

Learn and Build Model Session Schedule:

Education

School Tours

The Dakota Territory Air Museum offers guided tours for school groups and other groups for much of the year. Our guided tours provide groups with an engaging, interactive and inquiry-based experience. Self-guided tours can also be arranged. Thanks to the generosity of the North Dakota Aeronautics Commission, school tours are FREE of charge for grades Preschool-12. For more information about scheduling a tour and date availability, please contact the museum at 701.852.8500 or via email at airmuseum@minot.com.

Education

Aviation Scholarship Program

Scholarships Available
Established in 2016, and administered by the museum’s education committee, the goal of the scholarship program is to encourage and develop aviation in the Minot area (Minot +60 miles). The annual scholarship award includes:

-Scholarships up to $2,000:

-Scholarships for flight training

-A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) certification or school

2025 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

Congratulations to the following winners of the Dakota Territory Air Museum’s 2025 Aviation Scholarship Program!

Tanner Watts (Trevor Flint Memorial Scholarship)

Jenna Grindberg

Joseph Sitarz

Travis Wennerholm

Nolan Callahan

Jordan Dyke

Braden Hutchens

Luke Merritt

Clayton Vert

Jack Johnson

Trevor Ferguson

Noah Schmidt

Ben Easling

JJ Franks

Seth Kitchens

Jacob Brown