This is a FREE school holiday program for regional NSW supported by the NSW Government.

Are you interested in space, aviation or careers in STEM? If you are a New South Wales student aged 12 to 15, Aerospace Academy is for you!

Gain practical experience in building, testing, and launching rockets. Learn about space agriculture and what humans need to live in space. Engage with flight simulators as you explore aerodynamics. Learn how to safely operate drones. Find out about careers in the aviation and space sectors and MORE!

Join other like-minded students in these immersive programs and let your dreams take flight.

Participants can select ONE Space Day and ONE Aviation Day.

Aerospace Academy
NSW Government

Space Day

This is a whole day, practical workshop which comprises of interactive sessions for students aged 12 to 15.

The program includes;

  • Learning and understanding how we are exploring space
  • Building, testing, launching rockets and building rovers
  • Designing and creating a human habitat
  • Learn about space agriculture
  • Experience the world of VR

Participants work both individually and in groups to undertake the various STEM activities and problem solve a multitude of scenarios including how they would happily live in a sustainable manner in space.

Aviation Day

This is a whole day, practical workshop which comprises of interactive sessions for students in aged 12 to 15.

The program includes;

  • Flight simulators learning about aerodynamics
  • Using a variety of materials to build, test and fly model planes
  • Learning about careers in the aviation sector
  • Learning how to safely operate unmanned aerial vehicles/drones
  • Experience the world of VR

Participants work both individually and in groups to undertake various STEM activities and problem solve several scenarios.

Register your interest today!

Previous Locations and Dates

Dubbo - April 2023

April 11 – Space Day
April 12 – Aviation Day
April 13 – Space Day

Site: Charles Sturt University, Dubbo

Coonabarabran - April 2023

April 15 – Space Day
April 16 – Aviation Day
April 17 – Space Day

Site: Coonabarabran Town Hall

Armidale - April 2023

April 19 – Space Day
April 20 – Aviation Day
April 22 – Space Day

Site: Armidale City Public School

Port Macquarie - July 2023

July 3 – Space Day
July 4 – Aviation Day
July 5 – Space Day

Wauchope High School
Nelson St, Wauchope NSW 2446

Taree - July 2023

July 7 – Space Day
July 8 – Aviation Day
July 10 – Space Day

Chatham High School
6 Davis St, Taree NSW 2430

Port Stephens - July 2023

July 12 – Space Day
July 13 – Aviation Day
July 14 – Space Day

Site: Soldiers Point Hall

Aerospace Academy Port Stephens

Queanbeyan - September 2023

September 25 – Space Day
September 26 – Aviation Day
September 27 – Space Day

Site: Jerrabomberra Community Centre

Bateman’s Bay - September/October 2023

September 29 – Space Day
September 30 – Aviation Day
October 3 – Space Day

Site: Bateman’s Bay High School

Kiama - October 2023

October 5 – Space Day
October 6 – Aviation Day
October 7 – Space Day

Site: Jamberoo School of Arts

Aerospace Academy Kiama

Albury - January 2024

January 3 – Space Day
January 4 – Aviation Day
January 5 – Space Day

Site: Albury Entertainment Centre
525 Swift St, Albury NSW 2640

Aerospace Academy Albury

Griffith - January 2024

January 7 – Space Day
January 8 – Aviation Day
January 9 – Space Day

Site: Coro Club

Aerospace Academy Griffith

Orange - January 2024

January 11 – Space Day
January 12 – Aviation Day
January 13 – Space Day

Site: James Sheahan Catholic High School

Aerospace Academy Orange

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