Carrying the Legacy Forward
The Candy Bomber Foundation carries Gail Halvorsen’s legacy forward through a suite of programs designed to educate, innovate, and inspire the next generation.
Our Programs
Camp SOAR
Service, gratitude, and leadership for 5th-6th graders
Adventure Aerospace
Hands-on aviation and aerospace exploration
Operation Candy Bomber
STEM experiments that spark creativity and problem-solving
Camp SOAR
Through immersive experiences, students learn that even small acts of kindness can create lasting impact. They explore what it means to serve others, express gratitude, and step into leadership roles within their communities.
Service Learning
Gratitude Practice
Leadership Development
Adventure Aerospace
Adventure Aerospace opens students’ eyes to the world of flight by letting them step directly into the excitement of aviation and aerospace exploration.
Through hands-on activities, real-world demonstrations, and exposure to diverse career pathways, students discover the science of the skies and begin to see themselves as future pilots, engineers, technicians, innovators, and explorers.
What Students Experience
- Flight simulation and cockpit demonstrations
- Aerospace engineering principles
- Career pathway exploration
- Hands-on aircraft maintenance activities
- Space exploration and satellite technology
Operation Candy Bomber
In partnership with Loose in the Lab, Operation Candy Bomber brings STEM experiments that spark problem-solving and creativity to students in new and creative ways.
This program connects the historic spirit of innovation from the Berlin Airlift with modern STEM education, showing students that science and engineering can be tools for compassion and positive change.