Campers, ages 10-12, will learn about the history and principles of lighter than air flight as they build and "launch" a tissue paper hot air balloon model in the museum's 120-foot tall Missile Gallery. Cost is $10 per camper ($8 extra for camp t-shirt). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/camp/index.asp. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/camps2014.

Commemorate the 45th anniversary of the first moon landing by learning about rocketry and space flight through fun demos and hands-on activities. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.

Campers, ages 9-12, will will learn about the history and aerodynamics of kites as they make and fly two different types of kites. Cost is $10 per camper ($8 extra for camp t-shirt). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/camp/index.asp. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/camps2014.

Join Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the annual Freedom's Call Celebration. The event features live music and fireworks, and it takes place on the Museum's back field. Admission and parking are free. More information at http://www.wpafb.af.mil/freedomscallcelebration/index.asp.

Campers, ages 11-14, will learn basic rocketry principles as they build and launch a beginning-level model rocket. Cost is $25 per camper ($8 extra for camp t-shirt). 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/camp/index.asp. Register online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/camps2014.

Celebrate the anniversary of the first flight of the world’s first practical helicopter by learning about the aircraft that can go backwards, forwards, spin and even hover in place through fun demos and hands-on activities. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.

Join us May 16-17 for a multitude of exciting space-related activities! The museum and a number of partner organizations will offer hands-on activities for all ages, including special appearances by astronauts, a 5K fun run/walk and 1-mile kids' race, a star-gaze with telescopes, a chance to see the museum's new space shuttle exhibit, model rocket building and launching, and much more. Admission to most activities is FREE! Learn more at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/spacefest.asp.

Celebrate Spring through fun demos and hands-on activities. Watch fascinating demonstrations of the incredible art of indoor kite flying and build and fly your own kite! Features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. More information at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/family/index.asp.

Tours, hands-on workshops and activities for home school students. More information, including activities, is available at http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/education/homeschool/index.asp.

Tech Experience – This is a great opportunity to learn technical theater from tech theater professionals. Students will build the sets and props, paint the scenery, coordinate the costumes for the show as well as learn to run tech during performances. At the end of the session, Disney’s High School Musical will be performed for friends, family, and the public. Ages 13-18. www.cytdenver.org