Youth Soaring Camps
Sugarbush Soaring’s Youth Soaring Camps are overnight, week-long summer camps held at the Warren-Sugarbush Airport (0B7) in Warren, Vermont. They are open to youth ages 13 through 18.
SSA has been running these unique and popular camps for many years and they are a fantastic opportunity for youth who are passionate about aviation to learn to fly or improve their flying skills.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, campers don’t just learn how to fly — they learn how to trust themselves, work as a team, and see the world from a whole new perspective. Each participant receives up to ten instructional flights (weather permitting) and daily ground school sessions that bring the science of flight to life. Campers explore topics such as aerodynamics, airspace, glider systems, weather, soaring techniques, and aviation careers—all while developing the confidence, responsibility, and communication skills necessary to succeed.
Instructional flights are conducted by SSA’s highly experienced, FAA-certified flight instructors in two-place gliders (two PW-6’s and two SGS 2-33’s). Advanced, qualified students may also fly in the single seat SGS 1-26. On rainy days, campers fly the simulator or work on STEM projects, such as building and flying drones.
Whether it’s a first flight or a chance to sharpen existing skills, campers learn, grow, and build confidence in the week they are at camp.
While the focus is on helping the student become the best pilot possible, other fun activities round out the experience. These include swimming and kayaking, informal sports (favorites include Frisbee, soccer and manhunt), bad movie & pizza night and a bonfire with s’mores and stargazing.