SUN’n FUN 2013 Calendar of Events
LAKELAND, FL. – SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS – Our mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages.
SUN ’n FUN CAMPUS, LAKELAND, FL. USA – As SUN ’n FUN prepares for the world’s second largest aviation event held annually at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport, a calendar of events showing the year-round presence of SUN ’n FUN in Lakeland, FL is being released. Old and new fund-raising events created and held in 2012 will be repeated in 2013.
SUN ’n FUN is not only an annual event, it is a year-round commitment to the future. The SUN ’n FUN mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. Through the support of benefactors, donors, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors to events, SUN ’n FUN is able to return $1.3m to education programs in Polk County. Under the umbrella of the Lakeland Aeroclub and the Central Florida Aerospace Academy, students throughout Polk County who maintain at least a 2.75 GPA are eligible for a 75% scholarship for flight lessons. The other 25% of the cost of flight lessons can be exchanged for volunteer hours by the student.
STEMtastic™ and Destination Aviation week-long educational summer camps offer the experience of flight to youth ages 7-18. Youth 13-18 control the plane in the air on the fourth day of camp! Year-round one-day experiences have been created to give working parents an option like no other for their children. More information about enrollment and fees is available on the website.
The facilities at SUN ’n FUN are being utilized like never before. Community events like Radio Controlled Aircraft competitions (Top Gun, Florida Jets, Monster Planes), Roller Derbies (Lakeland Derby Dames), AKC Dog Shows, Healing Heroes Bike and Car Show (Sons of Anarchy), RV Rallies, Bike Florida, Mud Dogs Tough Mudder, and more are being held throughout the year. Camping facilities are available year round – some with full hook-ups!
Have you had chills and a heartwarming thrill from volunteering? SUN ’n FUN needs your skills and dedication and works to honor the volunteers annually who make each event possible. Sign up on the website to become a new part of the team. You are needed! Click here to sign up to be a volunteer now.
Visit www.sun-n-fun.org for more information about events, programs and enrichment opportunities for your children, grandchildren and neighbors. Join the team on the grounds in an environment that is uplifting and SAFE AND FUN!
January
12 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Saturday Camp
12-19 3rd Annual “Wings at Sea” 7-night Caribbean Cruise
26 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo Volunteer Meeting
February
9 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Saturday Camp
18 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Holiday Camp
23 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo Volunteer Meeting
March
1 Skyward Festival at First Friday
Visit Munn Park to hear the Air Force Jazz Band. As planes fly downtown and a “Balloon Glow” is constant at Lake Mirror, stroll through downtown and special aviation displays.
9 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Saturday Camp
23 SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo Volunteer Meeting
25-29 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Holiday Camp (Spring Break)
April
9-14 39th Annual SUN ‘n FUN International Fly-In & Expo
20 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Saturday Camp
May
11 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Saturday Camp
23-27 Bahamas Fly-Out from the Lakeland Linder Airport
Join aviators for an “AIR-rally – SUN ‘n FUN style” and tag along with your friends as
the Bahamian Tourism Council shows off their islands from a new vantage point.
June
6 STEMtastic Aviation Education Youth Holiday Camp
17-21 Destination Aviation Summer Camp
24-28 STEMtastic Summer Camp
24-28 Destination Aviation Summer Camp (Residential)
July
8-12 Destination Aviation Summer Camp (Residential)
15-19 Destination Aviation Summer Camp
15-19 STEMtastic Summer Camp
22-26 Destination Aviation Summer Camp (Residential)
29-2(Aug)
Destination Aviation Summer Camp
29-2(Aug) STEMtastic Summer Camp
August
24 Saturday morning Fly-In at SUN ‘n FUN
September
28 Saturday morning Fly-In at SUN ‘n FUN
October
25-27 Wings ‘n Things
An aviation weekend geared to introduce youth to the world of aviation. Guest speakers and camping, career exploration, first flights, scouting badges and more. Hands on activities for campers of all ages.
November
8-9 Veterans’ Day Weekend Celebration:
Hangar Door Canteen (Nov 8)
Imperial Symphony Orchestra Pops & Patriotic Concert (Nov 9)
16 When Pigs Fly South BBQ Challenge
2nd Annual BBQ Challenge with classic cars, motorcycles and airplanes!
December
5 Christmas Parade Downtown Lakeland
27 12 Flights of Christmas Holiday Event:
Nominate your friend or relative ages 8-18 for a very unique Christmas present – the gift of flight!
SUN ’n FUN ‘s mission is to preserve and enhance the future of flight through world-class events, inspiring and educating people of all ages. As a 501(c)3, your contribution is tax-deductible.
