DAYTON AIR CAMPS take place each summer for multiple weeks in Dayton, Ohio, the "Birthplace of Aviation," where Wilbur and Orville Wright launched their dreams into the sky. Dayton community leaders have always recognized the significance of their hometown, and how it contributes to the history and future of the country. Under the leadership of Vince Russo, a retired senior executive at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, a group convened in 2006 to consider using the city's many aviation and historic sites to add to STEM education. In 2008 the group expanded to include Wright family member Amanda Wright Lane and other Dayton aviation luminaries, and a decision was made to "do something" using current Dayton community assets. The first day camp was offered in 2010, and the first teachers camp was launched in 2015. The camps make use of all the aviation-related sites in the area. Courses, classes, and events take place throughout Dayton. There's a drone flying facility at Sinclair Community College; the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force offers its facilities as does the University of Dayton; and Dayton International Airport and Greene County Airport volunteer their facilities, offices, technology, and aircraft.
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