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Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy

U.S. Air Force Academy

The Teen Aviation Camp at the USAF Academy offers high school students an immersive, week-long overnight experience in aviation, STEM, and military life.

▌ Editor's read The Teen Aviation Camp at the USAF Academy is an overnight program for high school students, focusing on aviation, STEM, and military exposure. The camp is hosted by the U.S. Air Force Academy, indicating a university/military ownership structure. The provided website, dafchildandyouth.com/youth-programs/, is a general Department of the Air Force Child and Youth Programs page, which mentions background checks for staff. However, it does not provide specific details for the Teen Aviation Camp itself, such as staff ratios, founder names, or direct registration information. Google reviews for 'Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy' are not readily available, likely due to its specific nature as a military-affiliated program rather than a commercial camp. Further research would be needed to find a dedicated camp website or brochure with more specific program details and contact information.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in stem, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Colorado Springs, CO, USA
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy

What ages does Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy accept?
Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy is open to children ages 14–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
What are Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy's hours?
Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy?
Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy provide lunch?
Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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