Youths intrigued by aerospace can learn more at the 2010 4-H Aerospace Event on April 25-26 in Grand Forks.
The North Dakota State University Extension Service, North Dakota 4-H Foundation and University of North Dakota Aerospace are sponsoring the program.
The program, which will be held at the UND John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, will start at 1 p.m. April 25 and end by noon the following day.
Youths ages 12 to 15 will be able to:
- Learn about careers in aerospace sciences and the military.
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- Learn the basics of aircraft structure, navigation and aerodynamics and principles of flight.
- Tour the school, including its altitude chamber.
- Learn about air traffic control.
- Take the controls in a digital aircraft simulator.
- See a radio-controlled plane presentation.
- Participate in a hands-on 4-H project or activity.
Youths must be accompanied by a chaperone. Event organizers recommend one chaperone for every four or five youth.
Youths and chaperones must register. The registration fee is $32 each for youth and chaperones. The fee includes materials, lodging, two meals and a snack.
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Registration will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 25 at the Comfort Inn, 3251 30th Ave. S., Grand Forks. Attendees will have to make their own arrangements for transportation from the hotel to UND.
The registration deadline is April 2. To register online, go to www.
ndsu.edu/4h. Event organizers suggest registering as soon as possible because enrollment is limited.
For more information, call the NDSU Extension Center for 4-H Youth Development at (701) 231-9218.
