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Women Soar You Soar

Women Soar You Soar
August 1-4, 2013

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General Information

Who Can Attend? Girls in grades 9-12 (maximum attendance - 100 girls)

Event Purpose: To introduce girls in grades 9-12 to the career opportunities available in aviation and aerospace fields.

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: $75 per girl (financial aid available). Registration includes lodging in the dormitories at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, meals, fun and educational seminars, T-shirts, AirVenture admission, and the opportunity to talk and learn from some of the best and brightest women in aviation related careers.

Lodging Information: EAA will provide all bus transportation from EAA to the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and back. Click here to visit the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

Challenge Course:
What to Wear & Not Wear

  • 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

More tips found on the AirVenture Survival Guide

 

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where do I drop off my daughter?
Registration is from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 1 on the UW-Oshkosh campus.

When and where do I pick up my daughter?
Checkout is 11 a.m. on Sunday, August 4 in EAA's Founders Wing at the EAA AirVenture Museum.

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 Sunday night in Oshkosh, please contact Bunny Hansen at 800-633-1442 or 920-424-1129 as soon as possible.

Can the parents stay in the dorms?
No, we do not have any extra rooms reserved for parents.

 

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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