Loose Goose VI Poster Contest

Calling all aspiring artists! Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is seeking designs for the sixth annual Loose Goose Hot Air Balloon Rally poster.

“Beginning of Flight” is the theme for the 2013 event. This year’s theme is intended to reflect the mission of the Museum which is: To Inspire and Educate, and to Promote and Preserve Aviation and Space History

Artistic proposals must be submitted by June 1st to the Evergreen Aviation Museum office: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128 or e-mailed to events@sprucegoose.org.

All designs must include the official title: Loose Goose VI Hot Air Balloon Rally
the event dates: August 10 & 11, 2013
and must include space for sponsor logos and event details to be inserted.
Download the following size requirements and templates:
Contest Rules: Kids PDF
Contest Rules: Adults PDF
Poster Template: Adults PDF

The winning selection, chosen by a committee of Museum staff and volunteers will be announced June 14th. The designer will receive a hot air balloon ride for themselves and one guest on Saturday, August 10th as well as a framed poster signed by all the balloon pilots.

For more information about the event or the poster design contest, contact the Evergreen Museum Events Department at events@sprucegoose.org or 503-434-4185.

Loose Goose VI Poster Contest

Calling all aspiring artists! Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum is seeking designs for the sixth annual Loose Goose Hot Air Balloon Rally poster.

“Beginning of Flight” is the theme for the 2013 event. This year’s theme is intended to reflect the mission of the Museum which is: To Inspire and Educate, and to Promote and Preserve Aviation and Space History

Artistic proposals must be submitted by June 1st to the Evergreen Aviation Museum office: 500 NE Captain Michael King Smith Way, McMinnville, OR 97128 or e-mailed to events@sprucegoose.org.

All designs must include the official title: Loose Goose VI Hot Air Balloon Rally
the event dates: August 10 & 11, 2013
and must include space for sponsor logos and event details to be inserted.
Download the following size requirements and templates:
Contest Rules: Kids PDF
Contest Rules: Adults PDF
Poster Template: Adults PDF

The winning selection, chosen by a committee of Museum staff and volunteers will be announced June 14th. The designer will receive a hot air balloon ride for themselves and one guest on Saturday, August 10th as well as a framed poster signed by all the balloon pilots.

For more information about the event or the poster design contest, contact the Evergreen Museum Events Department at events@sprucegoose.org or 503-434-4185.

Memorial Day Tribute to the Fallen

Join us for a Patriotic Musical Journey from the Revolutionary War on…Featuring: Dorcus Brown Smith and Malinda Buckles

Including songs to remember from The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The War with Mexico, The Civil War, The Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Desert Storm and all conflicts, and The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.

Event Included with Museum admission
For Groups 15+ please call 503-434-4185 to receive Group Admission rate

Memorial Day Tribute to the Fallen

Join us for a Patriotic Musical Journey from the Revolutionary War on…Featuring: Dorcus Brown Smith and Malinda Buckles

Including songs to remember from The Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, The War with Mexico, The Civil War, The Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Desert Storm and all conflicts, and The Iraq and Afghanistan Wars.

Event Included with Museum admission
For Groups 15+ please call 503-434-4185 to receive Group Admission rate

4th Annual Cruise to the Goose

Cruise In and Join the Fun for the 4th Annual Captain Michael King Smith Cruise to the Goose: Music, Barbecue, and Cars!

Location: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prices: Admission to Museum: $16/Adults • $14/Seniors • Members/FREE. Admission to Waterpark: $20
Barbecue: $10/person
FREE Parking between Aviation & Space Museum

For more information, contact: Sylvia Morley 971.388.3839 or Events at 503.434.4185 email: events@sprucegoose.org

Hosted By: Willamette Valley Street Rods

Download event flyer (PDF)

4th Annual Cruise to the Goose

Cruise In and Join the Fun for the 4th Annual Captain Michael King Smith Cruise to the Goose: Music, Barbecue, and Cars!

Location: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Prices: Admission to Museum: $16/Adults • $14/Seniors • Members/FREE. Admission to Waterpark: $20
Barbecue: $10/person
FREE Parking between Aviation & Space Museum

For more information, contact: Sylvia Morley 971.388.3839 or Events at 503.434.4185 email: events@sprucegoose.org

Hosted By: Willamette Valley Street Rods

Download event flyer (PDF)

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Home School Days: Ancient History through Science

Humans have been studying science since the beginning of time. Discover how far science has come with our June 14th Home School Day—Ancient History through Science.

Cost: $12 per person. Groups of 25 or more: $8 per person (Groups must pay in advance). Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)

Home School Days: Ancient History through Science

Humans have been studying science since the beginning of time. Discover how far science has come with our June 14th Home School Day—Ancient History through Science.

Cost: $12 per person. Groups of 25 or more: $8 per person (Groups must pay in advance). Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)

2013 Summer Camps

Who knew that learning could be so much fun? Join us for our 2013 Summer Camps: Day and Week-Long Classes and Camps! RSVP required—space is limited!

WEEK-LONG CAMPS:
Model Rocket Camp June 26-28
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will have total immersion into the rocket hobby. Three projects will be built and flown by the campers. First a simple E2X series rocket on day one, next a B engine variant from a skill level 2 Estes or similar manufacturer’s kit. Last is a team rocket using only parts designed and engineered by the student team. The rocket must perform within set guidelines and function flawlessly. Students will keep the two rockets built as an individual. Cost: Non-Member $101. Museum Member $76

TV Production Camp July 8-12
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will learn how to direct a multi-camera, live-to tape episode of the interview program Full Circle, as well as, function in all crew and talent capacities. The final project will be a short format production, determined by the group’s creativity. On the last day of camp, the final production will be premiered in our large format theatre for students and parents to enjoy. Cost: Non-Member $270. Museum Member $245

Remote Control Camp July 24-26
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Do everything, from learning how the remote control system works to designing your own model remote controlled aircraft. End the week with handling the controls on a real remote control aircraft. Cost: Non-Member $224. Museum Member $199

Lego Robotics Camp August 7-9
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will learn to build and program Lego Mindstorm robots. Friday afternoon a competition will be held with the class robots and adults are encouraged to attend. Cost: Non-Member $224. Museum Member $199.

FUN FRIDAY DAY CAMPS:
Aviation Day June 21
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
All things that fly will be discussed. Campers will build a variety of fun flying machines and learn the forces that make them fly.
Cost: $40

Space Exploration July 19
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
Students will learn all about or nation’s manned space program, the history and the future of space exploration. We will explore our neighboring planet Mars. They will design a mission to Mars, build a Mars rover and fly paper rockets. Cost: $40

Water Water Everywhere August 16
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
This is the only camp that will be held at the Wings & Waves Waterpark. Campers will learn all about water. Several experiments will be done, underwater robots will be demonstrated, the hands on museum will be utilized as well. What would a visit to the Waterpark be without some Waterpark fun? From 2pm-4pm students will have free time in the park (young kids will need an adult chaperone to attend). Cost: $40

RSVP required—space is limited!

To RSVP or if questions, please contact the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Download event flyer (PDF)

2013 Summer Camps

Who knew that learning could be so much fun? Join us for our 2013 Summer Camps: Day and Week-Long Classes and Camps! RSVP required—space is limited!

WEEK-LONG CAMPS:
Model Rocket Camp June 26-28
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will have total immersion into the rocket hobby. Three projects will be built and flown by the campers. First a simple E2X series rocket on day one, next a B engine variant from a skill level 2 Estes or similar manufacturer’s kit. Last is a team rocket using only parts designed and engineered by the student team. The rocket must perform within set guidelines and function flawlessly. Students will keep the two rockets built as an individual. Cost: Non-Member $101. Museum Member $76

TV Production Camp July 8-12
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will learn how to direct a multi-camera, live-to tape episode of the interview program Full Circle, as well as, function in all crew and talent capacities. The final project will be a short format production, determined by the group’s creativity. On the last day of camp, the final production will be premiered in our large format theatre for students and parents to enjoy. Cost: Non-Member $270. Museum Member $245

Remote Control Camp July 24-26
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Do everything, from learning how the remote control system works to designing your own model remote controlled aircraft. End the week with handling the controls on a real remote control aircraft. Cost: Non-Member $224. Museum Member $199

Lego Robotics Camp August 7-9
Boys & Girls Grades 5-8 • 9 am-4 pm
Students will learn to build and program Lego Mindstorm robots. Friday afternoon a competition will be held with the class robots and adults are encouraged to attend. Cost: Non-Member $224. Museum Member $199.

FUN FRIDAY DAY CAMPS:
Aviation Day June 21
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
All things that fly will be discussed. Campers will build a variety of fun flying machines and learn the forces that make them fly.
Cost: $40

Space Exploration July 19
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
Students will learn all about or nation’s manned space program, the history and the future of space exploration. We will explore our neighboring planet Mars. They will design a mission to Mars, build a Mars rover and fly paper rockets. Cost: $40

Water Water Everywhere August 16
Boys & Girls Grades 1-4 • 9 am-3 pm
This is the only camp that will be held at the Wings & Waves Waterpark. Campers will learn all about water. Several experiments will be done, underwater robots will be demonstrated, the hands on museum will be utilized as well. What would a visit to the Waterpark be without some Waterpark fun? From 2pm-4pm students will have free time in the park (young kids will need an adult chaperone to attend). Cost: $40

RSVP required—space is limited!

To RSVP or if questions, please contact the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Download event flyer (PDF)

Girl Scout Night Flight

Always striving to make education fun, we now allow individual groups to spend a night at the Museum. Our fun and educational sleepovers feature a fun-filled evening of activities and learning, followed by a peaceful slumber beneath the tail of the world’s largest wooden plane, the Spruce Goose! Night Flights are held in the Aviation Museum, open to all Girl Scouts.
RSVP required—space is limited!

Event Includes: Dinner, Movie, educational program, snack, breakfast and admission into the Museums for the next day

RSVP and Prepayment Required to the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Girl Scout Night Flight

Always striving to make education fun, we now allow individual groups to spend a night at the Museum. Our fun and educational sleepovers feature a fun-filled evening of activities and learning, followed by a peaceful slumber beneath the tail of the world’s largest wooden plane, the Spruce Goose! Night Flights are held in the Aviation Museum, open to all Girl Scouts.
RSVP required—space is limited!

Event Includes: Dinner, Movie, educational program, snack, breakfast and admission into the Museums for the next day

RSVP and Prepayment Required to the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive
At: Aviation Museum
July 11th
9am – 2pm
To schedule your donation time please call 503-434-4185 or e-mail reservations@sprucegoose.org

Red Cross Blood Drive

American Red Cross Blood Drive
At: Aviation Museum
July 11th
9am – 2pm
To schedule your donation time please call 503-434-4185 or e-mail reservations@sprucegoose.org

Home School Days: All About Air

Learn about how air works and helps us with flying. Come and make kites, gliders, hot air balloons, see demonstrations from different flying aircraft and enjoy the summer day outside.

Cost: $12 per person. Groups of 25 or more: $8 per person (Groups must pay in advance). Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)

Home School Days: All About Air

Learn about how air works and helps us with flying. Come and make kites, gliders, hot air balloons, see demonstrations from different flying aircraft and enjoy the summer day outside.

Cost: $12 per person. Groups of 25 or more: $8 per person (Groups must pay in advance). Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Boy Scout Night Flight

Always striving to make education fun, we now allow individual groups to spend a night at the Museum. Our fun and educational sleepovers feature a fun-filled evening of activities and learning, followed by a peaceful slumber beneath the tail of the world’s largest wooden plane, the Spruce Goose! Night Flights are held in the Aviation Museum, open to all Boy Scouts.
RSVP required—space is limited!

Event Includes: Dinner, Movie, educational program, snack, breakfast and admission into the Museums for the next day

RSVP and Prepayment Required to the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Boy Scout Night Flight

Always striving to make education fun, we now allow individual groups to spend a night at the Museum. Our fun and educational sleepovers feature a fun-filled evening of activities and learning, followed by a peaceful slumber beneath the tail of the world’s largest wooden plane, the Spruce Goose! Night Flights are held in the Aviation Museum, open to all Boy Scouts.
RSVP required—space is limited!

Event Includes: Dinner, Movie, educational program, snack, breakfast and admission into the Museums for the next day

RSVP and Prepayment Required to the Museum Education Department at 503.434.4185 or email: education@sprucegoose.org

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Membership Waterpark Day

Join Us for Membership Waterpark Days!

June 9
July 21
August 4

No RSVP Required

Click here for more information on becoming a Museum Member!

Girl Scout Waterpark Day

Join Us for Girl Scout Waterpark Day—open to all Girl Scouts!

RSVP required: to education@sprucegoose.org or 503-434-4185.

Girl Scout Waterpark Day

Join Us for Girl Scout Waterpark Day—open to all Girl Scouts!

RSVP required: to education@sprucegoose.org or 503-434-4185.

Home School Days: Fun Day

Come join us for a day of fun at the Waterpark. Learn about astronaut basic training and see if you have what it takes to be one! After that, kick back and enjoy some water fun. There will also be a Night Flight option for those that are interested (at additional cost). *Takes place in the Waterpark

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)

Home School Days: Fun Day

Come join us for a day of fun at the Waterpark. Learn about astronaut basic training and see if you have what it takes to be one! After that, kick back and enjoy some water fun. There will also be a Night Flight option for those that are interested (at additional cost). *Takes place in the Waterpark

For More Information: Contact our Education Department at Education@sprucegoose.org or call (503) 434-4185.

Due to limited space, RSVPs are required.

Download Home School Days 2013 Master Schedule: (PDF)