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In past years, Western Michigan University has ran a week long summer camp for high school students focusing on the exciting field of aviation. Previous Aviation Summer Camps have been a great success filled with good memories, friends, flying, and exceptional content!  Please take a moment to see what Aviation Summer Camp is all about. 

Summer Camp information

Registration for 2026 Summer Camps is now open.

2026 Camp Dates
  • Residential Camps (includes overnight stay):
    • Session 1: June 5 – 10 (Sold Out)
    • Session 2: June 26 – July 1 (Sold Out)
    • Session 3: July 10 – 15 (Sold Out)
  • Non-Residential Camp (requires own housing & parental involvement):
    • Session 4: July 31 – August 3 (Sold Out)
If you are interested in being added to the waitlist, please contact Brett Bailey with the session you are interested in, the name of your camper, email address, and phone number.
 
Cost for 2026
  • Residential Camp: $2,400
  • Non-Residential Camp: $1,900

For further information, please contact Brett Bailey.

  • Flight in our Cirrus Aircraft
  • Simulator Experience in our state-of-the-art simulators
  • Flight Planning with our Certified Flight Instructors
  • Delta Operations Tour
  • Corporate Aviation Tour with our Industry Partner 
  • Air Zoo experience in Kalamazoo 
  • Composite Activity in our Air Frame & Composites Lab
  • Campus Tours & Program Information Session: Main Campus & Aviation Campus 
  • Food & Fun at one of our local entertainment centers 

...and more! 

Partial scholarships are available while funding lasts. Early application is encouraged as scholarship funding is limited. Applications will be reviewed on a fist-come, first-served basis. Campers may apply for a partial scholarship towards their remaining balance after their registration is complete. If your camper would like to apply for a partial scholarship, please check the box and a scholarship application will be sent to you. Awards and amounts will be determined based upon the camper's passion for and dedication to aviation as demonstrated in their scholarship application essay.

Check out last year's activities!