15626139 1297728060301167 4488610296159585216 o2023 BFA Youth Camp

Registration

 

 

March 1
Online Camp Registration opens - Camp Registration requires a $100 Camp Registration fee to hold your spot in camp. This fee is nonrefundable unless selected camp has reached capacity.

 

March 1-14
Youth who have not attended a BFA Junior Balloonist Camp have priority acceptance.

 

March 15-21
Campers who have attended BFA Junior Balloonist Camp in previous years but are registering for a different camp location will be given priority acceptance at that location

 

March 22
All campers will be considered for camp acceptance at any camp location given space and payment of registration fee.

 

March 22
Beginning on March 22, campers will be informed of their registration status. Any campers that register after this date will be informed of status as space is verified.

 

April 1
All scholarship essays and letters of recommendation are due to YouthPrograms@BFA.net

 

April 15
Beginning on April 15, campers will be informed of scholarship status. All campers who have camp tuition balance due, will be invoiced.

 

May 15
Full camp tuition due or spot in camp may be forfeited
 
 
 
 
 

Register

 Sleepover Camps - $100 deposit + $525 tuition

 Event Camp - $100 deposit + $75 tuition

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Camper Information

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Must be between 13 and 17 years old at camp.

Must be 13 before camp starts and cannot turn 18 before last day of camp.

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Choose the camper's teeshirt size based on adult sizes.

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If not your first time at camp, enter the camp you have attended previously.


Guardian Info

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Secondary Guardian Info

Secondary contact person for camper 

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Camper Residence Infomation

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Select the primary residence of the camper

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If other selected above, enter with whom the camper primarily resides.


Ballooning Mentor Info

(Optional)

If someone inspired you to get involved in ballooning, let us know!

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Who got you interested in ballooning ?

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If you have a mentor, please share their email address.

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COVID Statement

I have read and agree to abide by the COVID-19 policies as listed on the BFA website for the BFA Junior Balloonist Summer Camp. I understand that all camps will update their policies with the most current state and local restrictions. Camp Directors will inform campers and guardians of these changes as they occur.

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Completing this indicates your agreement of the COVID-19 Policies.


Special Accomodations

Every effort will be made to accommodate campers with disabilities. The ability to accommodate these campers will depend on individual camp locations and volunteer staff and their specific ability to provide a safe and rewarding camp experience for all. These situations will be handled on a case-by-case basis through discussion with the individual Camp Director and the BFA Youth Chair.

Please list below any dietary restrictions, allergies or physical limitations that could affect your participation in Camp.

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Please list any dietary restrictions, allergies or physical limitations that could affect your participation in camp.


Photo Release

The attendee and/or the listed Guardian hereby grant the Balloon Federation of America and BFA Junior Balloonist Camp (Listed Entities) the right to take photographs, videos and/or audio recording of the Guardian, the attendee and/or their family, and further grant the Listed Entities and their assignees and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically without any compensation in connection with the above-identified event, including for example such purposes, but not limited to publicity, illustration, advertising, social media, associated websites and web content.

I have read and understand the above release and waiver.

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Tuition Payment Status

To reserve your place in camp, a $100 nonrefundable registration fee is due at this time. If you are sending a check, your registration is not confirmed until the deposit is received.

Full and partial scholarships are available.


Scholarships

 

The Balloon Federation of America grants a limited number of national, partial, and full scholarships for youth attending BFA Junior Balloonist camps. In addition, many local balloon clubs and service organizations provide varying levels of scholarships for campers. Contact balloonists in your area to see if local scholarships are available. If you wish to apply for a national scholarship see below.

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If you are receiving a local scholarship, enter the name and contact information here.


Payment Information

 

Deposit is required

All campers registering for Junior Balloonist Camp will be required to pay a non refundable registration fee of $100. If desired, the full balance can also be paid.

Select the correct payment type.

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  CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
If paying by check, please SKIP this section.
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Paying By Check

If paying by check please mail to:

Balloon Federation of America
1601 N Jefferson
Indianola, Iowa 50125
515-961-8809


Scholarship Application Process - Must be received by April 1

Campers must pay camp registration fee to be considered for a scholarship.


Scholarships

The Balloon Federation of America grants a limited number of national, partial, and full scholarships for youth attending BFA Junior Balloonist camps. In addition, many local balloon clubs and service organizations provide varying levels of scholarships for campers. Contact balloonists in your area to see if local scholarships are available.

If you wish to apply for a national scholarship these are the requirements.

  • Campers must pay the nonrefundable camp registration fee to be considered for a scholarship.
  • Campers must write a 200-500 word essay on one of the following topics.
    • Why do you want to attend a BFA Junior Balloonist Balloon Camp?
    • What does the sport of ballooning mean to you?
  • Email completed essay toYouthPrograms@BFA.net with the name of the camper and the camp location attending by April 1.
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member. This can be someone associated with ballooning or a teacher, coach or other adult familiar with the camper. This letter should be sent to YouthPrograms@BFA.net with the name of the camper and camp location attending by April 1.
  • Essays and letter of recommendation must be received by April 1 to be considered for scholarship award.
  • Any additional applications and scholarships received after April 1 will be awarded based on need, requirements met and timeliness of application.
  • Camp Directors will inform campers of their scholarship status around April 15.
  • If a camper completes the application process as written and no scholarship is available and they cannot find other means of paying for camp, the BFA Youth Chair will consider a refund of the camp registration fee.
  • Campers receiving scholarships will be required to write a thank you during camp.

Questions – Email us here at YouthPrograms@BFA.net

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