EAA Air Academy 2025 registration opens September 3 with updated focus, opportunities for young people

EAA AVIATION CENTER, OSHKOSH, Wisconsin — (August 28, 2024) — Registration opens September 3 for the EAA Air Academy, the longest running youth aviation residence camp in the world, which will enter 2025 with an updated focus and more opportunities for young people engaging with the world of flight.

The six sessions of the Air Academy, which begin June 12 and continue through August 2, are based at the EAA Air Academy Lodge in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The sessions are designed for young people ages 14-18, with age-appropriate activities that connect campers with aviation through flight experiences and hands-on projects.

“Since the EAA Air Academy began in 1984, it has continued to evolve to bring the best aviation experiences to young people and add emerging technology to those experiences,” said Paul Maloy, EAA Director of Education. “Our emphasis on the 14-to-18-year-old group allows us to bring more of them into the camp, as traditionally we have had a significant waiting list each year, while also offering a schedule that focuses on discovery and fun.”

The sessions include:

• Explore Aviation Camp - This experience is equivalent to the long-established EAA Basic and Advanced Air Academy sessions, including flight simulators, hands-on projects, flying experiences, and more. Sessions: (ages 14-15) June 20-25 and June 28-July 3; (ages 16-18) July 15-23 and July 25-August 2, each of which include EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
• Discover Flight Camp - This new camp coming in 2025, and held every other year, allows a deeper dive into aviation through ground-school style lessons covering aerodynamics, navigation, and flight planning. Experience the thrill firsthand on our Redbird flight simulators and enjoy team-building activities, museum tours, and exciting challenges. Sessions: (ages 14-15) June 12-17; (ages 16-18) July 7-12.
• Navigating Horizons Camp(coming in 2026) - This camp, rotating every other year with Discover Flight, offers a unique and immersive summer experience for aspiring aviators aged 14 to 18 who are eager to explore the diverse career opportunities within the aviation industry.

Many Air Academy campers are nominated and sponsored by EAA chapters throughout the United States. The EAA Air Academy is also accredited by the American Camp Association, ensuring safe and quality experiences for young people who participate. More information is available at EAA.org/AirAcademy.

About EAA
The Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) is based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and embodies The Spirit of Aviation through the world’s most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA’s 300,000 members and 900 local chapters enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building, and restoring recreational aircraft. For more information on EAA and its programs, call 800-JOIN-EAA (800-564-6322) or go to www.eaa.org.