March 7, 2024 - West Chester, PA – Outer space has always fascinated humans. Ancient cultures have created architectural marvels mapping the night sky, as well as other celestial events. Modern people have accelerated space exploration since the first artificial satellite was launched in 1957.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) is no exception. Taking its cue from the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the museum will launch several space-oriented programs of its own throughout the year, including children’s workshops about the Saturn V rocket, life in space, and mission to Mars.
Additionally, three week-long summer programs beginning in July through August focus on topics like how big space is, how far are the stars and planets, what are the challenges of living on Mars, and how powerful is the sun. Participants will learn about all things outer space via exciting demonstrations, science shows, and hands-on activities.
The first program is the Girls in Science & Technology Space Program for girls ages six to nine from July 15 through 19, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. Secondly is the Girls in Science & Technology Space Program for girls ages 10 through 13 from July 22 through 25, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. Thirdly is the AHMEC Space Program for boys and girls ages six through 12 from August 5 though 9, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily. All programs offer aftercare from 3 until 5 p.m. for an extra fee, and every participant receives a free helicopter ride!
Additionally, AHMEC will host its annual Flight School summer program for boys and girls ages six to12. Participants will learn about all things flight viaexciting demonstrations, science shows, and hands-on activities. The program occurs August 12 though 16, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, and offers after care from 3 until 5 p.m. for an extra fee, as well as a free helicopter ride.
“We are very excited to bring outer space to West Chester this year,” explained Paul Kahan, AHMEC’s Executive Director. “Not only do we offer many children’s workshops and our amazing summer programs, but we will have a great exhibit entitled, ‘Rockets and Rotors,’ opening on May 24, featuring Snoopy from Charles Schulz’s ‘Peanuts’ cartoon among other artifacts. Then, on July 20, we will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.”
Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 or see the website at www.helicoptermuseum.org/summer-programs for more information.
“Come and explore outer space with us and continue the adventure that our ancestors began,” Kahan added.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores, and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogyros, and convertiplanes.
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