Department of the Air Force Youth Camps

The Department of the Air Force Youth Camps offers Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy, a week-long camp focused on careers in aviation, engineering, science, and leadership. It also offers Space Academy, Aviation Challenge, Mach II, Cyber Camp, Advanced Space Academy, Aviation Challenge, Mach III, and Advanced Cyber Academy. Applicants must be 12 to 18 years of age, and Teen Aviation Camp applicants must have completed their Freshman or Sophomore year in high school for School Year 2025/2026.

Programs

• Teen Aviation Camp at USAF Academy — 14-16 years of age; applicants must have completed their Freshman or Sophomore year in high school for School Year 2025/2026 · Week-long camp focused on careers in aviation, engineering, science and leadership. Participants stay at the USAFA prep dorms.
• Space Academy — 12-14
• Aviation Challenge, Mach II — 12-14
• Cyber Camp — 12-14
• Advanced Space Academy — 15-18
• Aviation Challenge, Mach III — 15-18
• Advanced Cyber Academy — 15-18

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• General schedule: Residential camps; Teen Aviation Camp is week-long.

About the provider

Completed applications must be submitted by 3 May 2026. Applicants must be 12-18 years of age. High school graduates are not eligible. Teen Aviation Camp applicants must have completed their Freshman or Sophomore year of high school in School Year 2025/2026. Lodging, meals, and all program expenses are centrally funded and begin once participants arrive at the camp; transportation costs to/from the camp and spending money are the responsibility of the participants.

Last updated November 7, 2026.