ATHENS, Ga. – Air Force dependents are invited to attend residential camps supported by Air Force Services Youth Programs (AFSVA/SVPY). There are several outstanding camp opportunities for youth ages 8-18 years old. Camp opportunities include science, sports, and leadership. Camp opportunities will occur throughout the United States in 2019. To learn about all residential camps, locations, and camp themes for Air Force dependents open the 2019 Youth Programs Residential Camps and Individual Residential Sports Camp Information
The University of Georgia 4-H program has coordinated camps such as these since 2010 for Air Force Youth Programs. Georgia 4-H coordinates 3 fully funded camps: Classic Teen Leadership Summit, Beach Teen Leadership Summit, and Adventure Teen Leadership Summit.
“These camps offer military dependents an opportunity to build leadership and life skills in a high adventure environment,” said Casey Mull, extension 4-H specialist. “Not only do these camps offer teenagers opportunities for personal development, but also they give youth a better understanding of their parent’s military service.”
Air Force Teen Leadership Summits coordinated by Georgia 4-H are open to dependents ages 14-18 of Air Force members currently serving in active or reserve components. Also, retired military dependents are eligible to attend. Camp fees, including transportation from the closest major airport, are covered through grant funds.
The available weeks follow:
- July 7-12, 2019 – Jekyll Island 4-H Center, Georgia – Air Force Beach Teen Leadership Summit
- July 21-26, 2019– Wahsega 4-H Center, Georgia –Air Force Classic Teen Leadership Summit
- August 5-10, 2019 – Cheley Colorado Camps, Colorado – Air Force Adventure Teen Leadership Summit
Download an application form here.
To apply to any of the residential camps, applicants should email their completed application to the following email addresses:
- AFFCCSystem.Admin-02@us.af.mil
- teresa.witchen.2@us.af.mil
- james.yracheta.1@us.af.mil
- kevin.hansen.4@us.af.mil
- mona.hamilton@us.af.mil
The deadline to apply for the Air Force Teen Leadership Summits is June 10, 2019. Air Force Child and Youth Programs (AFSVA/SVPY) will collect registration for all camps in 2019. Parents are encouraged to direct registration questions to the points of contact listed above. Questions about programming at the Teen Leadership Summits can be directed to milcamps@uga.edu.
For information about applying to other Air Force residential camps, please download the informational package shared with your local Airman & Family Readiness Office and/or Force Support Squadron here.
Most expenses (airfare, camp registration) are supported for the Teen Leadership Summits; however, funding varies for other residential camps. Teen Leadership Summit parents/guardians are responsible for transportation to the closest major airport, baggage fees, and spending money for snacks, souvenirs, and limited travel day snacks. AFSVA YP will purchase flights for the 2019 Teen Leadership Summits. Questions about unaccompanied minor fees, baggage fees and other expenses should be shared with the points of contact listed above.
Youth are supervised during the week by well-trained staff in camping and youth development. Adult volunteers supplement the paid camp staff and include many service members, spouses and family members. All paid and volunteer staff complete youth protections training and undergo a background investigation in accordance with University of Georgia policies. We encourage military spouses, Military members (Retired/current) to apply to serve as volunteers. Volunteers play a major role at camp through participating in activities, supervising youth, chaperoning cabins, assisting classroom time, and other related roles. To apply to be an adult volunteer, download an application from the GA 4-H Military Webpage volunteer page.