First NAHF LEGOⓇ Aviation Camp Gets Rave Reviews

Aviation Trail
Apr 23
2 min read

Is there a better way to spend a week off from school when you’re a kid than surrounding yourself with bottomless LEGOⓇ piles?:

That’s what a lucky group of students got to do during the National Aviation Hall of Fame’s inaugural spring break camp, “Discovering Flight: Mission Brixilated Bravo Alpha,” at the Joe Clark Innovation Lab. The camp, powered by Brixilated, merges LEGO builds with aerospace history, giving young people a chance to explore aeronautical milestones by creating and testing LEGO models of legendary aircraft.

Each participant, whom we called “cadets,” got a packet of official mission paperwork—including a daily flight log to complete—and a name badge. And then each day focused on a different activity.

On day one, they built and tested Wright Flyers and went on a blueprint scavenger hunt to learn about the pioneers who made it possible.

The next day, they created and raced aircraft, learning about thrust and aerodynamics along the way.

Day three was about stealth technology and high-speed flight, so the kids built SR-71 models, decoded LEGO cipher messages, and completed a high-stakes hangar escape room to earn their cockpit pieces.

Days four and five were about space exploration—they built Saturn V rockets, constructed lunar modules, and completed a maze-based landing challenge. We wrapped up the week with a graduation ceremony and celebration of all they achieved.

“It was incredible to watch young aviators problem-solve, build, collaborate, and dive headfirst into the history and science of flight,” said National Aviation Hall of Fame President and CEO Aimee Maruyama. “We’re so proud of what they accomplished, and we’re eager to launch future missions.”

The camp got high marks from parents, too. “This camp exceeded expectations!” said one. “My kids had a great time and could not wait to go back the next day.” Said another, “This was our first time participating in an event like this and our son loved it. The staff did a great job working with our child and allowing him to learn and explore with LEGOⓇ.”

The future Discovering Flight missions are scheduled for this summer, starting in June, and will take campers on more aeronautical adventures through history, air, and space: