Youth in Aviation

Opportunities for Idaho youth to learn about careers in aviation.

A drawing of four fighter planes with a sunset in the background.

2026 Art Contest Now Open

Aeronautics Art Contest Winners

2025 Theme: Flying Yesterday & Tomorrow

Drawing by Owen H.
5 to 6 years old, 1st place, Owen H.
Drawing by Chevelle K.
7 to 9 years old, 1st Place, Chevelle K.
Drawing by Kangwoon B.
10 to 12 years old, 1st Place, Kangwoon B.
Drawing by Jimmy C.
13 to 15 years old, 1st Place, Jimmy C.

All Art Contest Winners

To see all the winners and runners up, check out this recent news article.
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ACE Academy

  • Aviation Career Exploration (ACE) Academy is available to ages 14-18.
  • ACE Academy introduces high school students to aviation and space-related careers.
  • Activities may involve field trips, forums, and a hands-on satellite project.

News on the 2026 ACE Academy and registration information will be available in January of 2026. The 2026 ACE Academy is scheduled for June 17-19, 2026.

Please mark your calendars, as always the success of ACE Academy depends on our community partners and volunteers. We will have registration for kids and for chaperones if you are interested, and we are always looking for speakers, tours, and our great collection of volunteer pilots.

ACE Academy is a three day summer camp built to showcase aviation career fields to kids in Junior High and High School.

This 2026 ACE Academy will take place in Boise. If you are interested in planning an ACE Academy in another part of the state, please contact us by October of 2025 and we will see how we can assist you in your planning process.

See you next year!