Little Skippers: Activities For Kids

Meet Airman Sam Rodriguez! Aboard Midway, Airman Rodriguez guides kids through our Junior Pilot Program to help them earn their wings and narrates Midway’s Family Audio tour.

Now you can learn naval history and all about the USS Midway Museum from Airman Rodriguez in the comfort of your home. Download the activity sheets below to get started, Little Skippers!

“Hello” from Airman Sam Rodriguez

Activity Sheets

Click the icons below to download & print fun activity sheets to do with the kids. Don’t forget to download the answer key if indicated in the description.
Share a photo of your completed sheet on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter  with #LittleSkippers so we can share it too!

Spot the Differences 1

Are you up for the challenge? Check out two images and see if you can spot the 10 differences between the two! Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Download Midway’s famous Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe to make with your family! Share your sweet treats with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #LittleSkippers

Spot the Differences 2

Are you up for the challenge? Check out two images and see if you can spot the 10 differences between the two! Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Word Search

Can you find the hidden words? Complete a word search of naval inspired words to help out Airman Sam Rodriguez! Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Crossword

Learn about naval history and the life of a sailor by completing a fun crossword puzzle! Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Nautical Alphabet

Did you know that flags flown on U.S. Navy ships are used for communication? Study the flags and corresponding letters and practice writing your name in nautical flags!

Midway By the Numbers/Fighter Maze

Are you up for the task, Little Skipper? See if you can match up these numbers with their statistics and learn new facts about life at sea. Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Coloring Sheet

Download and print this sheet to color in the USS Midway Museum. Share your masterpiece with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #LittleSkippers

Airplane Parts Word Search

Can you find the words? Complete a word search of aircraft parts to help out Airman Sam Rodriguez! Download the “Answer Key” to check your completed sheet.

Answer Key

Download the answer key to check your work! Share your completed activity sheets with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #LittleSkippers

LISTEN TO WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO LIVE ABOARD A FLOATING CITY AT SEA.

Choose from two engaging audio experiences for the entire family to enjoy! Midway’s award-winning Audio Tour & Family Audio Tour bring the ship’s history to life.

Our Family Audio Tour is perfect for our Little Skippers! Families can follow Airman Sam Rodriguez as he leads youngsters on an eye-opening and entertaining audio tour to more than 30 locations throughout the aircraft carrier.

Our Audio Tour is great to listen to Midway pilots describe their incredible experiences flying more than 20 different aircraft from the flight deck off of this floating airport. Learn what it was like to drop anchor, sleep in an enlisted sailor’s bunk or fly a WWII aircraft. From the Sick Bay, Galley, Laundry and Engine room hear Midway sailors describe their daily shipboard life in their own words!

Turn your speakers up and click on the numbered sound bites to begin your tour of the USS Midway! Tours are available in 6 languages, simply click on the flag to access your desired language. 

Please choose your audio tour:

ONBOARD KID FUN

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