Aviation obsessed children are being invited to East Midlands Airport (EMA) as the venue opens up its doors for summer activity sessions. Would be pilots and ground staff may even have the chance to meet firefighters or airport police during their visit.
Thousands of families with children of school age will travel through EMA in the next few weeks as schools break up for the summer holiday. However, you don't need to be jetting off anywhere to enjoy the fun and interactive activities being hosted by the airport at its on-site education facility, Aerozone.
Jo Wood, East Midlands Airport’s Education Coordinator, says: “Our family-activity days are designed to engage young children with the more fun aspects of airports. Not only will they learn fascinating facts about airports but will also have a hands-on experience of passenger procedures. For children who have never been on an aeroplane, it provides a great introduction to the airport."
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The two-hour sessions are for children aged between 5 and 11 years and their parents or carers. Activities range from craft making to treasure hunts as well as having access to East Minilands, which is a dedicated airport role-play area. Here, there is a check-in desk, security area with ‘mock’ security scanner, café, shop and plane, complete with eight aircraft seats. There are also uniforms for children to try on.
The family fun-days are organised by EMA’s education and outreach team who work year-round with schools to inspire young people about airports and the potential future career opportunities that airports offer.
Sessions take place from 10am – noon on three Tuesday's over the summer, including Tuesday, July 26, Tuesday, August 16, and Tuesday, August23. The cost is £4 per child and adults are free. Places may be booked via Eventbrite
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