EAA's Air Academy is a week-long youth summer camp held at EAA's home in Oshkosh, WI. There are several sessions of this aviation-themed camp held each summer. The camp includes a variety of hands-on activities that teach young people about the world of aviation. Activities include flight planning, aircraft construction techniques, and flight simulation. The camp is structured into 3 age groups:
Each year, VAA Chapter 37, in conjunction with EAA Chapter 2, provides scholarships for several kids to attend the EAA Air Academy. Candidates are chosen from Young Eagles who show a strong interest in aviation and are active within the Chapter. The Chapters cover 100% of the camp tuition. Parents will provide transportation to and from the camp.
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