Lost Without a Signal?

Military & Aviation Navigation Leadership Camp

What would you do if you were deep in unfamiliar terrain, responsible for leading others, and modern technology suddenly failed? In this immersive, hands-on session, campers will learn the fundamentals of military and aviation navigation using a map and compass—skills that service members relied on long before GPS and still train for today.

Participants will take part in interactive navigation exercises that mirror real-world challenges faced by pilots, aircrew, and ground forces. The program explores the history of navigation in military and aviation operations, highlighting how accurate navigation was critical to mission planning, aerial navigation, and survival. Campers will examine historical navigation instruments found throughout the museum and learn how aviators and military leaders used them to operate in combat, exploration, and rescue missions.

Leadership & Mission Command

In military and aviation operations, leadership and navigation go hand in hand. Campers will work in small units, taking turns serving as the navigator and team leader, responsible for making decisions, communicating clearly, and guiding their group to mission objectives. These activities emphasize leadership skills used by military officers and pilots, including situational awareness, accountability, teamwork, adaptability, and confidence under pressure.

By the end of the week, campers will understand how strong leadership, precise navigation, and teamwork have been essential to military and aviation success—both in history and today.

Understanding the Military in Warfare

Have you ever wondered what the branches of the U.S. military actually do in warfare? Campers will learn the mission of each military branch and how they work together during times of war. Participants will explore the unique roles and capabilities of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force, and how coordination between branches is essential to successful military operations.

To put this knowledge into action, campers will play the strategy board game Axis & Allies, applying what they’ve learned about military roles, leadership, and decision-making as they plan and conduct large-scale warfare scenarios. This activity reinforces critical thinking, teamwork, and strategic leadership in an engaging, hands-on way.

By the end of the program, campers will gain a deeper understanding of how navigation, leadership, and joint military operations combine to achieve mission success—both historically and in modern warfare.

Military Opportunities

Explore what types of jobs and training are available in the active duty, reserve and National Guard.  Veterans share their personal experiences of how military service impacted their life both while on active duty and as a civilian after their military service. Learn about military service and the various occupational skills that are available.

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