If you are a youth who is fascinated by aerospace, the North Dakota State University Extension Service is giving you an opportunity to learn more about it.

NDSU Extension, along with the North Dakota 4-H Foundation and University of North Dakota School of Aerospace Sciences, is hosting a program in Grand Forks on April 29-30 for youth 12 to 15 years old. Youth do not have to be 4-H members to participate.

The 2012 4-H Aerospace Event will be held at the UND School of Aerospace Sciences. Participants will be able to:

• Learn the basics of aircraft structure, navigation, aerodynamics and air traffic control
• Discover careers in aerospace science
• Take the controls in a digital aircraft simulator
• Attend a radio-controlled plane presentation
• Tour the UND Aerospace facility
• Build and launch rockets

The registration fee is $35, which includes materials, lodging, an evening meal April 29, a continental breakfast the morning of April 30 and a snack. Youth must be accompanied by a chaperone, who is required to register and pay the same fee. One chaperone should accompany every four or five youth.

The registration deadline is April 9. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information or to register, visit the NDSU Center for 4-H Youth Development website at http://www.ndsu.edu/4h/.

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