Before They Take Off: A Parent’s Checklist for DuBois Aviation Camp
A practical parent checklist for planning DuBois Aviation summer camp: questions about dates, participation, meals, clothing, and enrollment.
The best camp mornings begin before the alarm goes off. Once your child is interested in DuBois Aviation’s camp at Chino Airport, a few practical conversations can help you decide whether the program fits your family and make arrival feel less rushed.
1. Confirm the session before clearing your calendar
Start with the official summer-camp registration page ↗. It currently carries a 2026 heading. Confirm the next available dates directly with DuBois; do not assume the listed summer schedule has rolled into a new year.
Ask for written confirmation of arrival and pickup times, the correct entrance, parking, and who may collect your child. Also ask how the school communicates schedule changes. Save that information somewhere both caregivers can find it.
2. Ask how participation works
The published registration information describes one-to-one flying with a certified flight instructor and makes flights weather-dependent. Ask how the program handles a day when flying cannot take place, and what rescheduling or refund terms apply. Confirm age eligibility and any individual participation needs with staff before paying.
3. Pack to the school’s instructions
DuBois’s published guidance asks students to bring lunch and wear comfortable clothes with closed-toe shoes; it lists small snacks and water as provided. Confirm food and allergy arrangements for your child rather than assuming a shared snack will suit everyone.
- Label the lunch container and any permitted personal items.
- Ask what clothing works for both classroom and airport activities.
- Check whether additional water, sun protection, or a light layer is recommended.
- Ask what should stay at home, including toys and electronics.
4. Complete enrollment through DuBois
The official form requests parent and student information, an emergency contact, consent documents, and verification materials. Read the school’s current instructions and submit required documents directly to DuBois through its official process.
Before checkout, confirm the total cost, included materials, optional purchases, cancellation terms, and any remaining steps. Keep a copy of the confirmation and ask whom to contact if your circumstances change.
5. Leave room for the story afterward
Plan an easy pickup and a little unhurried time together. Try “What surprised you today?” or “What would you like to learn next?” Your child may want to explain every detail—or simply eat lunch and rest. Both can be a good ending to a new experience.