Support the Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation (DASEF) and its mission of serving schools, teachers and communities in Delaware. We are centrally located, making us easily accessible to all 3 counties. We have graduated over 8,500 children from the academy in the last 36 years and provided programs and events for over 665,000 people.

Thanks to the State of Delaware and generous supporters and donors like you, we have completed the second floor and are moving toward the completion of the overnight accommodations on the third floor of our Delaware Discovery Center on DASEF’s 40-acre site.  The first floor is open to Youth Field Trips, programs, and rentals.    We are requesting donations to assist us in moving toward providing scholarships to the Academy, expanding our STEM  offerings to be used in all of our unique programs and for exhibits inside the Center. 

2025 Delaware Aerospace Academy
To apply to the 2025 Delaware Aerospace Academy, click here.  You will need the link from our page:  www.dasef.org  or email: lynneb@dasef.org 
 
Day Academy (June 16 – 20, 2025). Cost: $350

Day Academy (June 23 – 27, 2025). Cost: $350

Overnight Academy (July 6 – 11, 2025). Cost: $775

 

2025 Delaware Aerospace Academy Information  

DASEF Core Values                  

Integrity and Compassion                                                             

Responsible decision-making

Environmental Stewardship

Innovation, Exploration, and Discovery

To create an exceptional learning environment that inspires children and their families with a sense of appreciation for the earth and its place in the universe.

 

Founded in 1989, DASEF (Delaware AeroSpace Education Foundation) has established itself as an innovative and progressive organization with the vision and resources required to link the science and technology of earth and space with the education of youth, educators and the public.

 

For more than 36 years, DASEF has contributed to the academic development of over 675,000 students, educators and others through the delivery of context-based activities consistent with current topics, research, and development. These multi-disciplinary and cooperative learning programs teach in tangible ways the skills of responsible decision making, leadership, teamwork, critical and creative thinking and communication and listening skills.

 

Educators and youth group leaders throughout the state and region are finding that the non-traditional programs and lessons offered serve as innovative and exciting unifying themes for teaching Science, Space, Technology, Engineering, Earth Systems and Environment, and Mathematics (STEM) as well as exposure to non-traditional careers. Because there are no similar facilities nearby and because of the strong interest in educational issues, DASEF is in an excellent position to bring together leaders from the education and business communities, volunteers, and youth to enhance the science and technology being taught in schools today. 

 

Additionally, through its partnerships with businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies and military groups throughout the region, DASEF provides a network through which Delaware's economy and intellectual capital can grow and be invested in future generations. With help from its partners, DASEF strives to help create a scientific and technologically literate workforce with members who take pride in the quality of their work and who believe their work can favorably impact society.

 
DASEF strives to improve the quality of life through its advocacy of education, the environment, and strengthening the workforce.

DASEF vision is driven by the belief that "Wisdom Begins with Wonder." Capitalizing on natural curiosity through activities that include a problem-solving component enriches the applied learning process for participants.

 

MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. swright@udel.edu or call (302) 659-5003, (302) 834-1978 or (302) 454-2432 www.dasef.org