For ages 12 and 13
The 2023 dates are as follows:
- Session 1: July 5-9, 2023 Session 1 is at capacity and has a waitlist. Please email AirAcademy@EAA.org to be added to the waitlist.
- Session 2: July 11-15, 2023 Session 2 is at capacity and has a waitlist. Please email AirAcademy@EAA.org to be added to the waitlist.
Fee: $1000
You may also download and mail in the application.
Need financial assistance? Apply for an EAA Air Academy Campership.
The EAA Young Eagles Camp is designed as an introduction to the wonderful world of aviation. This program will use small group activities and close counselor relationships to present the basics of flight in a "science camp" format that is a unique combination of fun and discovery.
Activities at the EAA Young Eagles Camp are designed to interest and challenge 12 and 13 year olds and include activities such as:
Airplane Wing Construction - Learn the intricacies of a fabricated wing by building a wing rib.
Aeromodeling - Build and fly a simple balsa glider and a rubber powered model.
Ground School - Learn the basics of flight through an interactive computer simulator ground school by flying designed missions or flying your own mission.
Airplanes - Learn about aviation history and flight.
- Tour the EAA AirVenture Museum
- Visit Pioneer Airport
- Watch flight demonstrations
- Experience the thrill of flight in both an airplane and helicopter
