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Camp Sessions

This camp is separated into multiple sessions during the summer. Please check the options below.

Options:

“Flight Exploration” is a five-day immersive introduction to an aviation career. 

Designed to provide hands-on experience in flight training, the program is presented in three components across five days:  live flight training in beautiful north central Arizona; Aviation related knowledge topics (Weather, Air Traffic Management, Safety Analysis, Night Operations, Cross Country Operations) presented in an easy-to-understand format; and Instructor-led training in a state-of-the-art flight simulator. Students will be paired for flights in our Cessna 172 aircraft. These “SkyHawks” are all equipped with the latest in advanced avionics (Garmin G1000 System). In addition, each student will also get to try their hand at flying one of our simulators. Our professional collegiate flight training staff will ensure a safe and exciting time in the air and on the ground. At the conclusion of this program, students will leave with an understanding of flight training and collegiate life in pursuit of an aviation career.

The complete program includes:

  • Four hours of Hands-On flight time in our C-172S consisting of three flights — one day local orientation flight, a cross-country flight to a destination airport and one night flight to greater Phoenix area!
  • Ground instruction by an FAA Certified Flight Instructor in preparation and debrief for flights
  • Group education in aviation-related topics
  • Flight time in a Flight Simulator 
  • Logbook certifying flight instruction that can be used toward your aviation career goals 

Additional Information: 

  • Students will be flying during day and evening hours and are required to wear closed-toed shoes, long pants, and socks covering the ankles during their flight times.
  • Flight hours and locations are not guaranteed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather/maintenance. In the event of a cancelled flight, we will do our best to modify the remaining flights and adjust the schedule to accommodate the previously scheduled flight time.
  • Per TSA guidelines, US citizenship is required for a student to participate in this flight training course.

Important Information

Who: Students ages 14-18 who are interested in flight; must be 14 years old by May 1st.

When: Multiple Dates Available

Where: Prescott, Arizona

Tuition: $3,520

Refund Policy: TBD

Check-in is on Sunday. Classes begin Monday morning at 8 a.m.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition includes supervised housing, on-campus meals, classroom instruction, books and materials. Students are requested to bring their own linens/sleeping bags/towels. More information to be provided after registration is complete.

*Lodging is not included with Take Flight, Diamond Flight, and Executive Flight Camps; participants must arrange their own accommodations.

Enrollment Packet

The application process for all summer camps consists of several steps. After the registration is processed, an email will be sent, detailing all pertinent information and requesting specific documentation. 

Registration

Registration will be open on Jan. 8, 2025.

For more information, please visit our FAQ page:Prescott Camps FAQ

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Summer Overnight Camps

Live on campus like Embry-Riddle students and explore career possibilities in flight, mechanical engineering, global security, or what it is like to be a NASA astronaut.

Embry-Riddle's overnight summer programs at the Daytona Beach Campus and Prescott Campus introduce the technology of today to the aviators, engineers, and astronauts of tomorrow.

Students live in on-campus dormitories — under the supervision of approved counselors — and share their initial experience of University living with other young people near their age.