Fact Sheet
- Who Can Attend? Girls in
grades 9-12 (maximum attendance - 100 girls)
- Women Soar You Soar
program dates: July 25-27, 2010
- Event Organizer: Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA)
- Event Purpose: To introduce
girls in grades 9-12 to the career opportunities available in
aviation.
- Mission Statement: The Women
Soar You Soar program strives to engage, inspire, and
educate young women to pursue their dreams in aviation and beyond.
- Registration Cost: $50 per
girl (financial aid available)
Registration includes lodging in the dormitories at the University
of Wisconsin Oshkosh, meals, fun and educational seminars, and the
opportunity to talk and learn from some of the best and brightest
women in aviation related careers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When and where do I drop off my
daughter?
Registration is from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday on the UW-Oshkosh
campus.
- When and where do I pick up my
daughter?
Checkout is 4:30-5 p.m. on Tuesday in EAA's Founders Wing.
- Can someone pick up/drop off my
daughter at the airport?
Yes, if they are flying into Appleton (ATW) and we are given
enough advance notice.
- What if I can't get my daughter a
flight home until the next day?
We have very limited availability to accommodate this; if a
girl needs to spend Tuesday night here, please contact Brianna
Obright at 920-424-1131 or 800-633-1442 as soon as possible.
- Can the parents stay in the
dorms?
No, we do not have any extra rooms reserved for parents.
Lodging Information
EAA will provide all bus transportation from EAA to the University of
Wisconsin Oshkosh and back for both days. Click here to visit the
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (http://www.uwosh.edu/)
Workshops
Be
Prepared - AirVenture Survival Guide
What to Wear for Challenge Course
- Close-toed shoes, preferably with
good tread (Mandatory)
- Appropriate clothing for the weather
- Participants will need to remove
jewelry, i.e., earrings, necklaces, watches, etc. and/or tie back
hair
Scholarships
We encourage girls interested in learning to fly or pursuing a
career in aviation to apply for the following scholarships:
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