OSHKOSH PLANNING GUIDE

OSHKOSH PLANNING GUIDE

JULY 27 - AUG. 2, 1995


A visit to EAA OSHKOSH is one of the ultimate dreams for any aviation enthusiast. The good news for anyone interested in attending the 1995 EAA Fly-In Convention is that there's something for the entire family, even if airplanes don't hold your attention all the time! NOW's the time to start making your plans for the biggest sport aviation celebration anywhereÑEAA OSHKOSH '95!

YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Paul's Park (EAA Camp Scholler)
This area for kids five years old and up is based at the Youth Pavilion and playground inside the snow fence. There are a variety of crafts, games and a story hour. There's also a daily bus trip to the Oshkosh YMCA for swimming, gym and game room activities. PARENTS MUST REGISTER EACH CHILD WITH PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR BEFORE PARTICIPATING.

Child Care Center
This service is provided by the Oshkosh YMCA for children six weeks through eight years old. Parents must provide child's lunch and/or formula and bottle. PARENTS MUST SIGN UP AT THE YOUTH PAVILION AND RIDE WITH THE CHILD TO AND FROM THE YMCA.

Hands-on Workshops
Young people can build a wing rib in the Young Eagles Pavilion from 10 a.m. until the opening of the air show each day.

Wingtips/Aviation Quest
Each young person entering the Convention grounds on full admission receives a copy of that day's Wingtips, a Convention newspaper especially for kids. Inside the newspaper, the Aviation Quest gives kids a chance to participate in the EAA Aviation Quest.

Young Eagles Pavilion
Information about all of EAA's youth and education programs is available in the Young Eagles Pavilion, located across from the FAA Control Tower on the Convention grounds. The pavilion is also the center of the Aviation Career and Education Center, with more information about aviation programs and schools from across the nation.

Spouse's Activities
The Spouse's Activities area has something for ' everyone. Stop by and join in the fun!

* Forums Tent #10 - A wide variety of topics presented by many aviation personalities.

* Craft Tent - You can register for classes to learn new crafts or just enjoy the fellowship of other crafty people. Children are welcome to join you.

* Friendship Tent - Meet old friends, make new ones or just sit and rest your tired feet.

* Sign up for any of the tours specially arranged for Convention attendees. The tours include historic towns, shopping and sightseeing.

* Flying Cinema - Special aviation videos shown all day long.


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