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Registration Update

Camp Registration has ended for the 2025 Summer Session.

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Age Groups

  • Intermediate (Grades 3-5)  (10 students)
  • Middle School (Grades 6-8) (10 students)
    • The Middle School Group (Grades 6-8) has now entered ‘Waitlist’ Status for both our Henderson and Louisburg Campuses.

Grades are based on “Rising” (Fall 2025 Grade) and may change.

For High School aged students, please see below.

Camp Information

  • UAV Safety Training
  • Basic Aeronautics and Airport Operations
  • Aviation history and career exploration
  • Drones pilot training and other STEM activities
  • Field Trips, Guest Speakers

Requirements & Cost

  • Completed Application
  • $125 – Assistance available to those who qualify

*This Cost is for Middle and Intermediate School Aged Students. For high school, see below.*

Locations

  • ACE Academy North / Henderson – June 16 – 20, 2025
    • The Middle School Group (Grades 6-8) has now entered ‘Waitlist’ Status for both our Henderson and Louisburg Campuses.
  • ACE Academy South / Louisburg – June 23 – 27, 2025
    • The Middle School Group (Grades 6-8) has now entered ‘Waitlist’ Status for both our Henderson and Louisburg Campuses.

For High School students, please see below.

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High School Aged Students – ACE Camp

When and Where

2 Weeks: July 7-11 and July 14-18, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm each day

VGCC Main Campus, Henderson

How to Apply

To apply as a high school student, please follow these steps:

  1. Fill out the ACE Camp Registration Form
  2. Have your teacher or guidance counselor send a letter of recommendation to: [email protected]

All application materials, including recommendation, must be submitted by 11:59pm, Sunday June 1, 2025.

There are no costs or fees for the High School Age Group.

Contact
JAMES
BROWN
Customized Training Director
MAIN CAMPUS - Henderson
Room:
7101-C
(252) 738-3520
Vance Granville Community College
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