Camp · STEM · Ages 6–12 · $35/week
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▌ STEM · Ages 6–12

Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day

Silent Wings Museum · $35/week

A one-day camp at the Silent Wings Museum focusing on STEM activities related to aviation and gliders.

▌ Editor's read The Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day camp is a day program offered by the City of Lubbock's Silent Wings Museum, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The camp is specifically designed for children aged 6-12 and focuses on STEM education, particularly aviation and engineering, as evidenced by the camp description: 'Campers will learn about aviation and engineering through hands-on activities, building and flying.' The cost is listed as $35 per week, making it a highly affordable option. The website provides clear dates and times for the camp sessions. There is no information available regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies on the provided URL.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 6202 N I-27, Lubbock, TX 79403
  • Phone: 806-775-3049
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost per participant for a single day program.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day

What ages does Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day accept?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day cost?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day publishes $35/week for the standard session. Cost per participant for a single day program. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day's hours?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day runs 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day provide lunch?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day compare to other stem camps in Lubbock?
Silent Wings Museum Build-A-Base Day is one of 6 stem camps in Lubbock that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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