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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
LET'S MAKE THIS YEAR ONE TO REMEMBER!
Hello from the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE)!
We hope you had a fun, restful summer. As the new school year begins, we want to remind you that ACE is your go-to resource for Aerospace and STEM education in Central Florida—serving schools, teachers, parents, and students for over 10 years!
| Your continued support of ACE and the SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo powers our inspiring programs for future aviators year-round! | | | | Our latest Impact Report shows the measurable difference we’re making. We invite you to take a look! | | ✈️ For Schools & Educators: | | |
FIELD TRIPS
Bring your K–12 students to the Aerospace Center for Excellence for an engaging, hands-on learning experience! Each field trip includes three immersive programs tailored by grade level.
👉 Learn more about field trips
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH
We bring the excitement of aerospace learning to classrooms, scout groups, and local organizations through mobile experiences like:
· Flight simulation
· Career speakers in aviation
· Portable planetarium
· Sonex aircraft to explore
👉 Explore outreach options
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CURRICULUM FOR TEACHERS
ACE has developed an exclusive middle school curriculum that covers:
· Introduction to Technology
· Aerospace Technology
The curriculum includes lesson plans, activities, assessments, and presentations.
👉 Learn more about the curriculum
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CALLING ALL DRONE PROGRAMS!
Prepare your classroom for a student robotics competition at the 2026 SUN 'n FUN STEM & Career Fair! The SOCR.Flight career skills program includes rebuildable indoor drones, STEM/CTE video curriculum, and virtual flight simulator. Grades 6-12 eligible. Grant support is available! Stay tuned next week for more information.
👉 Learn more
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JOIN THE MISSION!
Be a catalyst for the future of aviation! Join us as we ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and ACCELERATE the next generation of aerospace professionals. Whether through donation, partnership, sponsorship, or volunteering, your support helps shape the skies of tomorrow!
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To chat with the team about Sponsorship opportunities
please click here.
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NEW!! HOMESCHOOL FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS
ACE is launching a Homeschool Field Trip Program tailored to individual homeschool families, offering age-specific educational days without requiring group bookings. Each trip includes three 45-minute programs, assigned by age, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with one chaperone allowed per student. Dates for the 2025/2026 schedule include Sept. 26 (Grades 3–5), Nov. 21 (Grades K–2), and Dec. 19 (Grades 6–12). Cost is $15 per student and $10 per chaperone, with a maximum of 60 students per trip. Check out the Homeschool Field Trip Catalog here.
👉 Register here
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STEM SPROUTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Weekly classes for Pre-K to 5th grade explore themes like Aviation Alphabet 101, The Science of Fairytales, and STEM Discovery.
👉 View STEM Sprouts
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STORYTIME TUESDAY
Join us every Tuesday at 10 AM at the Florida Air Museum for music, dancing, and interactive storytelling—perfect for preschoolers! FREE to the public.
Fall Storytime Topics:
August - Aerodynamics
September - Space & Solar System
October - Superheroes of Aviation
November - Thanksgiving and Seasons
December - Imagination and Inventing
| | FAMILY EVENTS THIS FALL! Mark your calendars! | |
AUGUST 9
Wings 'n Waffles
9 am to 10 am
Join us at the Florida Air Museum for an event that features our Ford Flivver and Ercoupe airplanes. Enjoy a presentation and a delicious Chicken & Waffle Breakfast. FAM members are FREE, general admission is $10 per person.
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SEPTEMBER 20
Girls in Aviation Day
10 am to 2 pm
Join us for a FREE Girls in Aviation Day Event! Explore the Florida Air Museum, participate in hands-on STEM activities in our Skylab Innovation Center, network with our local aviation business community and make Aviation Bling! Geared for girls, ages 10-17, but all are welcome!
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OCTOBER 4
Lifting Literacy
9 am to 11 am
Explore the world of reading and nursery rhymes through the magical lens of STEM. FREE Entry.
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NOVEMBER 1
Wings 'n Things
10 am to 2 pm
Hands-on STEM activities like building wing ribs, exploring Space in our Planetarium, and testing your skills on a flight sim and more! FREE Entry.
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DECEMBER 12 & 13
Polar Express Airmail Edition
Celebrate the holidays by listening to a reading of The Polar Express, writing a letter to Santa, sipping hot chocolate, enjoying cookies and more! Tickets on-sale soon.
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ACE’S HIGH ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM
We recognize and reward students for academic effort and good citizenship. As they progress, they unlock exciting opportunities and experiences.
👉 Learn more
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASPIRING AVIATORS
ACE awards thousands of dollars in scholarships each year to help students pursue:
· Private pilot certificates
· Advanced ratings
· Industry certifications
· Aviation-related college degrees
👉 Explore scholarship opportunities
| | Don't forget we have a Playground! | | |
JERRY HOLLAND
DESTINATION:AVIATION PLAYGROUND
OPEN YEAR-ROUND!!
| | As the weather finally cools down, take the kids to a UNIQUE AVIATION PLAYGROUND equipped with slides, swings, hands-on STEM and aviation activities and more! Entry included with admission to the Florida Air Museum. | | SUN 'N FUN 2026 TICKETS ON-SALE SOON! | | |
Only 250 days until we kick off “Red, White & Blue at 52” - celebrating America’s 250th Birthday in style! 🇺🇸
Tickets drop September 4, so set your reminder, rally your crew, and get ready for an unforgettable week of aviation, excitement, and all things USA!
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About Aerospace Center for Excellence, Inc.:
The Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE), a 501(c)(3) non-profit, has emerged as a nationally recognized leader in STEM-related and aerospace education through its various learning centers, outreach programs, summer camps and scholarships aimed at preparing students for tomorrow’s aerospace challenges. Located on the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, the organization is known for its annual SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo fundraising event as well as the Florida Air Museum, which is Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. ACE is the world’s leader in producing licensed teenage private pilots and delivers youth programs that engage over 50,000 students a year. For more information, ACEedu.org.
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