Field Trip to CAU
Give your students the opportunity to explore future career paths, get hands-on with aviation and STEM, and experience college life on an active flight training campus.
California Aeronautical University (CAU) invites high school classes to visit our main campus in Bakersfield, California, for a one-of-a-kind aviation and STEM field trip.
This on-campus experience is designed to spark curiosity, introduce students to exciting career paths, and provide a hands-on look at the world of aviation.
Space is limited. Request your field trip by completing the form below.
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Why Visit CAU?
Whether your students dream of becoming pilots, mechanics, or want to explore STEM fields in an engaging setting, a field trip to CAU offers real-world insight and inspiration. Our campus is located on Meadows Airport in Bakersfield, California offering a dynamic learning environment surrounded by aviation activity.
Cost
The cost to reserve a CAU Field Trip is $10 per student.
Eligibility
Due to capacity constraints, we are able to accommodate a maximum of 60 total guests per visit, including students, teachers, and chaperones. Schools are required to provide at least one chaperone for every 15–20 students to help ensure a safe and organized visit.
To ensure a high-quality experience for all visitors, CAU field trips are limited to high school student groups only.
Field Trip Itinerary
Each student will receive a blue CAU tote bag with a CAU brochure, helpful aviation information, and a CAU sticker.
Learn about the aviation industry and career pathways, degree programs, student life at CAU, scholarship opportunities and a Q&A session.
Explore our flight training campus, including our aircraft fleet, simulator rooms, maintenance hangar, classrooms, and student life spaces on a guided walking tour.
Enjoy lunch at our on-campus café from a pre-selected menu. Vegetarian and gluten free options are available with advanced notice.
Students participate in an interactive STEM-focused activity to engage their creativity and problem-solving skills while learning aviation concepts. Example activities might include building a balsa wood glider and competing with other students in a glider flying competition.
Students will depart from CAU campus.
Location
California Aeronautical University
1450 Boughton Drive, Bakersfield, CA