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The Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum always has something exciting happening on campus, whether it’s our event or yours! With nearly 200 aircraft, spacecraft and exhibits housed in three elegant glass and steel structures, every event is one-of-a-kind. Make sure to keep checking our events calendar so you don’t miss an exciting Museum event that the whole family would love.
Loose Goose VI Poster Contest
Cost: Free to enter contestDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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 Thursday, June 20th 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 Friday, June 21st. 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
Date: May 17 2013 until June 20 2013Time: From 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Cost: Free to enter 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 Thursday, June 20th 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 Friday, June 21st. 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.
2013 Summer Camps
Cost: Prices Vary per session. Museum Members get discounted rates.Daily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: June 21 2013 until August 16 2013Time: From 09:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Cost: Prices Vary per session. Museum Members get discounted rates.
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
Cost: Scouts: $53; Adults: $21Daily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: June 22 2013 until June 23 2013Time: From 6:00 PM to 09:00 AM
Cost: Scouts: $53; Adults: $21
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
Cost: FreeDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: July 11 2013Time: From 09:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: Free
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
Cost: Fee (See below)Daily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: July 12 2013Time: From 08:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: Fee (See below)
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
Cost: $20 per person. For number of people covered under your Membership levelDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: July 21 2013Time: From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person. For number of people covered under your Membership level
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
Cost: Scouts: $53; Adults: $21Daily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: July 27 2013 until July 28 2013Time: From 6:00 PM to 09:00 AM
Cost: Scouts: $53; Adults: $21
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
Cost: $20 per person. For number of people covered under your Membership levelDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: August 4 2013Time: From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person. For number of people covered under your Membership level
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
Cost: (Pay at the door): $20 per swimmer; $10 for non-swimmersDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: August 17 2013Time: From 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Cost: (Pay at the door): $20 per swimmer; $10 for non-swimmers
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
Cost: $20 per person, Takes place in the WaterparkDaily: no times available
Sat: No Showtimes
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
Date: August 23 2013Time: From 08:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Cost: $20 per person, Takes place in the Waterpark
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)
