Basic Camp - 5 to 6-day Overnight Camp –Camp for those who want to have a traditional summer camp experience.  Topics will include introduction to ballooning, safety, flight and pilot decision making skills.  There will be field trips, time together for socialization and community building.

The BFA Basic Youth Balloon Camp is a program-oriented overnight camp targeted for youth aged 13-17 who are interested in an introductory hands-on experience and exposure to hot air ballooning in a week long traditional summer camp format. 

PREVIOUS BALLOONING EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED!

They will be mentored by FAA certified commercial pilots and staff who are focused on providing training and experiences in a safe environment.  They will be working with various balloon systems including set-up, tethering and if weather permits, maybe even a flight.  The focus will be to provide the campers with introductory level knowledge and skills to encourage them the expand their knowledge about hot air balloons and set them on a pathway to become crew members, educate them on how to become a pilot and encourage them to further participate in ballooning events and activities.

The BFA Basic Camp tuition covers all meals, housing, balloon activities, field trips and all the fun.  Balloon camp is staffed by volunteers who are subject to background checks and trained to provide a safe and rewarding camp experience for all. To view Frequently Asked Questions about our youth protection policy CLICK FAQs.

A nonrefundable $100 registration fee is due now and the remaining $600 tuition balance will be due 35 days before start of camp, for a total of $700.  Limited scholarships are available, see scholarship information below. 

Day Camp

Day Camp –This 5–6-day camp has all the usual components of the daytime activities held during a Basic camp. The difference being that the campers will go home at the end of the day, saving the cost and logistics of overnight arraignments.

PREVIOUS BALLOONING EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED!

They will be mentored by FAA certified commercial pilots and staff who are focused on providing training and experiences in a safe environment.  They will be working with various balloon systems including set-up, tethering and if weather permits, maybe even a flight.  The focus will be to provide the campers with introductory level knowledge and skills to encourage them the expand their knowledge about hot air balloons and set them on a pathway to become crew members, educate them on how to become a pilot and encourage them to further participate in ballooning events and activities.

They will be mentored by FAA certified commercial pilots and staff who are focused on providing training and experiences in a safe environment.  They will be working with various balloon systems including set-up, tethering and if weather permits, maybe even a flight.  The focus will be to provide the campers with introductory level knowledge and skills to encourage them the expand their knowledge about hot air balloons and set them on a pathway to become crew members, educate them on how to become a pilot and encourage them to further participate in the week long BFA Jr Balloonist Camps.

As a day camp the campers will join the staff each morning at camp facilities, participate with the pilots, crew, counselors’ instructors throughout the day and return to their parents/guardians in the afternoon.  There will be NO OVERNIGHT LODGING OR FUNCTIONS. 

The BFA Day Camp tuitions covers all meals, balloon activities, field trips and all the fun. Balloon camp is staffed by volunteers who are subject to background checks and trained to provide a safe and rewarding camp experience for all. To view Frequently Asked Questions about our youth protection policy CLICK FAQs.

A nonrefundable $100 registration fee is due now and the remaining $185 tuition balance will be due 35 days before start of camp, for a total of $285.  Limited scholarships may be available, see scholarship information below. NOT ALL DAY CAMPS OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS.

Event Camp

Event Camp – Typically this is a camp separate, but part of an existing ballooning event. Campers may have separate activities throughout the day yet joining the event for flying activities. The event management and the camp director coordinate event flying activities. The event designates a few balloons to work with the campers or allow additional pilots to be brought in to accommodate the campers, giving them the opportunity to crew and fly in the balloons.

The BFA Event Youth Balloon Camp is a program-oriented day camp targeted for youth aged 13-17 who are interested in an introductory hands-on experience and exposure to hot air ballooning in a day camp format.  Parents are encouraged to participate alongside their children if desired.

PREVIOUS BALLOONING EXPERIENCE IS NOT REQUIRED!

They will be mentored by FAA certified commercial pilots and staff who are focused on providing training and experiences in a safe environment.  They will be working with various balloon systems including set-up, tethering and if weather permits, maybe even a flight.  The focus will be to provide the campers with introductory level knowledge and skills to encourage them the expand their knowledge about hot air balloons and set them on a pathway to become crew members, educate them on how to become a pilot and encourage them to further participate in the week long BFA Jr Balloonist Camps.

The $200 Youth Camp tuition covers meals (post-flight breakfast and lunch), balloon activities, field trips and all the fun.  The balloon camp is staffed by volunteers that are trained to provide a safe and rewarding camp experience for all.  Any volunteer or staff member that will have one-on-one exposure to the campers will undergo a background check from the BFA’s background check provider.

As a day camp the campers will join the staff each morning at camp facilities, participate with the pilots, crew, counselors’ instructors throughout the day and return to their parents/guardians in the afternoon.  There will be NO OVERNIGHT LODGING OR FUNCTIONS. 

The BFA Event Youth Balloon Camp has endorsed and will follow the BFA’s Youth protection policy as it pertains to the day camp format.