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EAA Chapters have the unique opportunity to help inspire the next generation of aviators by sponsoring up to six youth of their choice to attend the EAA Air Academy Summer Camp.
Chapters may choose to cover some or all of the camp fees using Young Eagles credits, check, or credit card.
Below you’ll find step-by-step guidance and important deadlines to help your chapter successfully reserve camper spots and support your sponsored youth through the application process.
Air Academy 2026 Camp Offerings
Please note that the 2026 season includes two offerings: Explore Aviation Camp and Navigating Horizons Camp.
Explore Aviation Camp Ages 14–18
Experiences may include:
Woodworking project
Sheet metal project
Composites project
Redbird & X-Plane simulators
Accident investigation
3-D printing
Sphero robots
Engine basics
Flight planning
Air-compressed rockets
Welding Sims / TIG welding
Preflight
Helicopter Flight (weather permitting)
Airplane Flight (weather permitting)
EAA Museum
NOTE: Activities are tentative and subject to change based on available resources.
Navigating Horizons Camp Ages 14–18
Experiences may include:
Aviation Professional Guest Speakers
ATC Tower Tour
Aircraft Maintenance Hangar Tour
Aircraft Manufacturing Facility Tour
Aviation Technical College Visit
Aviation Resume Building Session
Aviation Scholarship Workshop
Interview Prep Workshop
Mock Interviews
Soldering
Sheet Metal Project
Welding Sims
Helicopter Flight (weather permitting)
Airplane Flight (weather permitting)
EAA Museum
NOTE: Activities are tentative and subject to change based on available resources.
Camp Offerings Overview
Chapter Reservation Process
Step-by-Step Timeline for Chapter Reservation Requests
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Chapter Reservation Request Forms open. You will receive confirmation after your request is reviewed for approval.
Any Air Academy 2026 deposits/payments made prior to December 31, 2025 using Young Eagles credits will be deducted from your 2024 Young Eagles balance.
Chapter Reservation Request Form - Opening Soon
Sunday, March 1, 2026
DUE: Email airacademy@eaa.org with the name and gender of each sponsored camper for each camp reservation.
DUE: Notify selected participant(s) and direct them to complete the online camper application.
Young Eagles 2025 credits become available and may be used toward Air Academy 2026 payments.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
DUE: Camper online application. Once submitted, applications are reviewed by the Air Academy team. Accepted campers will receive:
An acceptance letter
Required camper paperwork, including: camper health history form, doctor clearance form, transportation form, etc. These forms will need to be printed, filled out, and sent back to Air Academy by May 1, 2026.
Please note: All applicants are considered based on multiple criteria. For returning campers, prior behavior, attitude, and ability to follow directions will be part of the review. Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance, even for Chapter-sponsored campers.
Camper Application Form - Opening Soon(This online form is also available on EAA.org/AirAcademy)
Friday, March 27, 2026
DUE: Campership application. This step is not required for all campers. Camperships are scholarships, separate from Chapter sponsorships, that are available to help youth in need of additional financial support to attend Air Academy. The Campership application form is sent directly to the camper’s guardian upon acceptance into the camp.
Fill out the Young Eagle Credit Payment Request form.
Your request will be reviewed, verified, and processed.
You will receive confirmation of processed payment.
Young Eagle Credit Payment Request - Opening Soon
Pay with Credit Card
Call EAA Accounts Receivable at 920-426-6882 to make credit card payments.
Have your Chapter number/location, camp session(s) for payment application, and camper name(s) (if known) ready.
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Email is not secure and places your card information at risk.
Pay with Check
Mail your check with a note including your Chapter number/location, camp session(s) for payment application, and camper name(s) (if known) to:
EAA Accounts Receivable
Department PO Box 3043
Oshkosh, WI 54903-3043
Questions?
Contact the Air Academy team at airacademy@eaa.org for help sponsoring your chapter youth.
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