BFA Youth Balloon Camp

A note from Shelly Caraway reminds us that it soon will be JB Summer Camp time again.

They are asking for any outdated Sectionals or FAR/AIM books to use at the camp. If you care to donate any material that would assist them you can send/bring it to me and I'll collect and send them a package. Donations are tax deductible.

Thanks

Shelly's note:
It is that time again and we have wonderful news. There are balloon camps scheduled for Michigan and Texas this year! Both camps are set to occur in July and we need your help in getting the word out. The camps are 5 day, co-ed camps. All campers will stay in college dorms under supervision of BFA/SEMBA/AAAA volunteers. The age group will be 13-18 year olds and the camp tuition will run only $395 for the week! Those of you who send kids to camp know what a great deal this is:) Not to worry, there are also scholarships available if needed. BFA/SEMBA member Tom Jones is coordinating the Michigan Camp and I (Shelley
Caraway) am doing the Texas camp.

The campers will complete a teen ground school and tether, weather permitting. They will also get hands on experience with different balloon systems and tour facilities that support ballooning (National Weather Service, repair stations, meteorological sites, etc). We need help though. Volunteers are needed to staff the camps and teens interested in ballooning are encouraged to come to camp. If you have a teen crew person, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain ballooning knowledge and further sow the seeds of our sport. If you are updating your FAR/AIM and sectionals, please consider donating the out of date ones to us. GIS skills are a big part of camp and any and all donations of GPS equipment are so appreciated. Remember, all donations to the BFA are TAX DEDUCTIBLE too!