EAA GirlVenture Camp


Event Info
Registration
Become A Mentor
Scholarships

Presented by:

HondaJet

Sponsored by:

U.S. Air Force
Airbus 

EAA's GirlVenture Camp is an aviation experience for young women during EAA’s annual fly-in, AirVenture, in Oshkosh, WI. GirlVenture strives to engage, inspire, and educate young women to pursue their dreams in aviation and beyond. Each day is filled with unique programming, along with time to explore the AirVenture grounds. More details will follow with specific scheduling information closer to the start of GirlVenture Camp.

Please note that GirlVenture is a day camp and no overnight supervision will be provided. Young women that typically attend GirlVenture come with their families who are also attending AirVenture or are local.

Grades: Entering 9th - Exiting 12th

Date: July 20th - 23rd

Cost: $150

Application Deadline: June 20, 2025

  • Take part in hands-on activities and workshops
  • Enjoy an exclusive flight experience — weather permitting
  • Meet other young women who share your passion for aviation
  • Connect with a mentor who can help you find your path
  • Hear from a variety of influential speakers and special guests
  • Make connections in the aviation industry
  • Attend the WomenVenture Power Lunch
  • Receive a GirlVenture backpack, a T-shirt for each day of the camp, water bottle, and lifelong friendships
  • Breakfast and lunch each day, with a special Tuesday night dinner, are included in the camp registration fee

Sample Programming


Sunday

1 p.m. - 5 p.m

  • Registration
  • Orientation and mentor introductions
  • Brief overview of aviation terminology and careers

Monday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m

  • Rides on the Ford Tri-Motor (weather-permitting)
  • Group STEM activity
  • Hands-on workshops with mentor experts
    • Options may include: flight planning, aircraft fabrication, avionics, engineering, etc.

Tuesday

8 a.m. - 7 p.m

  • Rides on the Ford Tri-Motor (weather-permitting)
  • Onsite experiences at EAA AirVenture (i.e., exclusive tours)
  • Private speaker presentation with dinner

Wednesday

8 a.m. - 3 p.m

  • Free time on AirVenture grounds
  • Attend the WomenVenture Luncheon
  • Closing ceremony and awarding of scholarships

NBC News Article for GirlVenture 2022

Availability is based on a first-come, first-served policy. Once payment is collected, your spot at camp will be reserved and an EAA staff member will reach out to collect additional information about your camper.

Registration Full

Registration Opens March 1, 2025



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Scholarships

Exclusive scholarships are available for GirlVenture attendees to apply towards post-secondary tuition, fund flight training, or attend EAA’s Air Academy. Applications will be emailed to attendees with required registration forms.


Heather McRoberts Memorial Scholarship

Established by donations to the Antique Airplane Association of Colorado, this scholarship is a memorial tribute to Heather "Tinkerbell" McRoberts. Up until her death at the young age of 19, Heather always achieved her goals as a birthday tradition, from soloing in a glider upon turning 14 to obtaining her commercial and seaplane ratings four years later. This scholarship provides a $500 award to a participant for use toward flight training expenses or to offset Air Academy tuition.

Kyra Gallagher 

2024 Winner: Kyra Gallagher



Cmdr. John Paradiso Scholarship for Women in Aviation/Aerospace

This endowed scholarship is a memorial tribute to Commander John Paradiso, a World War II naval aviator. It was generously established by his daughters, Johnnie Paradiso and Nina Clay Paradiso. Through their contribution, Johnnie and Nina wish to help those not fortunate enough to have a significant adult role model in their lives as they did. This scholarship provides a $750 award to a participant who has a sincere interest in pursuing a career in aviation or aerospace for use toward post-secondary education or to offset Air Academy tuition.

Juliet Aleson 

2024 Winner: Juliet Aleson



Morgan Brittany Smith Memorial Scholarship

Established to carry on the legacy of Morgan Smith, whose life was tragically cut short, this scholarship helps a GirlVenture participant each year pursue higher education in the aviation/aerospace field. To receive this award, you must be present at the GirlVenture Closing Ceremony on Wednesday during AirVenture. This scholarship provides a $3,500 award to a participant for use toward post-secondary education.

Alexandria Bialko  
Kaitlyn Middelstadt 

2024 Winners: Alexandria Bialko & Kaitlyn Middelstadt

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