Teen Center

Youth Sponsorship Program

2010 Air Force Teen Aviation Camp

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General Information and Instructions

AF Teen Aviation Camp:     The Air Force Teen Aviation Camp is a residential 6-day program which provides youth a glimpse of what Cadets attending the United States Air Force Academy experience.  Activities include a stay in prep school dorms, High/Low ropes course, tour of Academy, flight simulators, and Cessna Flight.

Location:                                The Air Force Teen Aviation Camp will be held 5 - 10 June 2010 at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Colorado Springs is located approximately 60 miles south of Denver and approximately 30 miles north of the Colorado Springs International Airport.  Colorado Springs has an elevation of over 6,200 feet above sea level.

Dates:                                     Attendees arrive in Colorado Springs, CO on Saturday, 5 June 2010 and depart on Thursday, 10 June 2010.

Cost:                                       Airfare is the responsibility of the attendee.  Transportation, lodging, and meal costs are covered by the organizers beginning with dinner on Saturday, 5 June 2010.  Attendees arriving early are responsible for meals prior to that time.  Spending money for other miscellaneous expenses is the responsibility of the participant.

 

Eligible Applicants:               The applicant must meet the following requirements:

• A dependent of Active Duty Military assigned to or living on an AF installation, AF Retired Military, AF Civilian Employees, Air National Guard or AF Reserve who have been activated within the last 12 months
• High school students entering their sophomore or junior year in the fall of 2010 who are interested in aviation, leadership, or the USAFA 
• Teens who participated in the 2009 camp are not eligible to apply this year
• Must demonstrate an application of leadership abilities and social maturity through involvement in school and community activities
• Must demonstrate skills and achievements outside of the realm of science and academic pursuits
• Must demonstrate a curiosity and an eagerness to explore many and varied topics

 

Application Criteria: A complete application (typed or printed) consists of an original of the following:

• Official Nomination Form
• Resume detailing your academic achievements and extra-curricular activities
• USAFA Familiarization Exam
• Youth Programs Verification of Eligibility Form

 

Submission Instructions:      Please read carefully, packages not completed properly will not be accepted.

• Staple, in order, items 1-3, described above, with one staple in the upper left corner.  Please do not bind your application or place it in a folder.
• Contact your Youth Programs Director, Guard or Reserve representative (if applicable) to set up an interview. 
• After the interview process has been completed, Youth Programs staff should forward complete, qualified applications to their Major Command who will send to HQ AFSVA/SVPY for consideration.
• All completed applications must be received by 2 April 2010.
• GUARD/RESERVE APPLICANTS ONLY:  All Guard and Reserve  applications, interviews, and questions should be directed to the following:

 

Reserves:   Ms. Stacey Young

Ms. Brandi Mullins

AFRC/A1SY

550 Allentown Road, Bldg 763

Robins AFB GA  31098

 

stacey.young@AFRC.AF.MIL

brandi.mullins@AFRC.AF.MIL

 

Guard:       Ms. Sandra Mason

                  NGB/A1SA

                  3500 Fetchet Ave

                  Andrews AFB MD 20762-5157

 

                  Sandra.mason@ang.af.mil

 

Questions:                              For answers to questions about the application and selection process, please contact your local Youth Programs staff.

 

As today's teens are becoming more independent, it's important for them to have a place they can call their own. The Elmendorf Teen Center is just the place for them to get together with their peers to participate in positive programming based around their creativity and aspirations. The center is located in the Arctic Oasis Community Center at 9497 20th St., and is filled with opportunities for teens to participate in activities, clubs, skateboarding, field trips, and a newly renovated sound-proof music center. There is also computer and internet access, opportunities to earn funding for college, and plenty of space to just chill with friends. Call (907) 753-2371 for more information on the monthly events and tournaments.