1. Am I able to request food for special dietary restrictions?

We collaborate with our catering department to ensure that any dietary needs are met. When filling out the forms in the portal, please list any dietary restrictions there. You may also follow up with us via email prior to your child’s arrival to camp.

2. How many children are in a camp?

The number of students varies from camp to camp based on equipment, resource availability, and how many instructors there are.

3. Do you need to speak English to come to the camps?

Yes, the camper is required to read, write, and speak English to attend these camps. Since several of our camps involve aeronautical activity, we follow the same requirements as the FAA.

4. Who oversees my child while he/she is doing activities?

The campers are always under direct supervision from our approved counselors, coordinators, flight instructors or faculty. Our staff escorts them to and from each activity, the dormitories, and cafeteria for meals..

5. What is the refund policy?

Each cancellation will incur a $50 processing fee deducted from the refund. Any remaining balance will be refunded in full if your cancellation notice is received in writing by May 1st. Cancellation notices received after that date will result in forfeiture of the tuition deposit. Please note if cancellation notice is received after May 1st, and the camp is full, we will not be able to grant a refund unless your student's camp space can be filled. Registration Fees and International Student Fees are non-refundable.

6. What happens if my child’s camp gets canceled?

If a camp is canceled for any reason, you will be notified immediately and every effort will be made to offer your child an opportunity to attend one of our other camps.

7. Are there scholarships available?

Scholarships are camp specific. If there is a scholarship available for the certain camp that you or your child are interested in attending, there will be a link on the corresponding camp page. Please click on the link and complete the application per the instructions.

8. Can I make payment for two items in one payment?

Unfortunately our system is not set up to accommodate lump sum payments. If you have more than one item to pay for then we respectfully request that you make separate payments.

9. If I attend a camp, is there an advantage for attending Embry-Riddle as a college student?

Yes! There are Grants that you are eligible for when you enroll into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.  Please see the options below:

$1000 Grant:

Below are the Conditions of the $1,000 Summer Programs Grant:

1. The $1,000 grant will be given to each student who completes any six-day residential Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach Summer Program AND who enrolls as a full-time Embry-Riddle student at the Daytona Beach Campus of Embry-Riddle.
2. The grant will be given in $500 increments - $500 in the fall of Freshman Year and $500 in spring of Freshman Year.
3. Camps that are NOT eligible for the grant are all Day camps and all Athletic Camps.
4. Each student is only eligible for one grant regardless of the number of camps attended.
5. Golden or Diamond Eagle scholarships will replace all other Embry-Riddle scholarships or grants.

10. Are there COVID policies or regulations to follow when on campus?

Please find full details of all the policies regarding the COVID regulations here.

1. Can my child bring snacks for the day camp?

Yes, you may bring snacks; however, they must be consumed during the allotted time for snacks or during lunch. We do provide snacks twice a day for the campers. Snacks include cookies, crackers, pretzels, fruit snacks, rice krispies, goldfish, and many more.

2. What time do I drop my student off for the start of camp each day and pick them up?

Check-in for each camp Monday through Thursday is 8:30 a.m. Check-out for each camp Monday through Thursday is 4:30 p.m. An email will be sent prior to the check-in date including a map with the location and parking

3. What if I need to sign my student out early from a Day Camp?

Please email us at summer@erau.edu explicitly stating your child’s name and the time you would like to pick them up. If the time is prior to 4:30 p.m., we will reply with instructions on how to check them out.

1. Will my child be able to fly on prescribed medications?

Some medications are allowed while some are prohibited. If you are prescribed medication, consult your Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) before you conduct flight training. For a complete list of medications please visit: http://www.leftseat.com/medcat1.htm

2. Is a Private Pilot’s License as high as my student can attain?

No, we have our SunFlight Customized Training camp. This program is designed for qualified private pilots to continue with their flight training by working toward an instrument rating, multi-engine land rating, or upset training.

3. Can any doctor give me an FAA Medical Exam?

No, an Aviation Medical Examiner certified doctor is required to complete the examination. You can find an AME near you by visiting either website: http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/.

4. Where do I get the FAA Medical Exam?

If you visit, http://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator/ you will be able to find the closest AME around you. Call them and inform them that you need a FAA Medical or a FAA Medical/ Student Pilot Certificate.

5. What do I need to do before I go for my FAA Medical exam?

Prior to your appointment, please complete the following steps:

i. Go to https://medxpress.faa.gov

ii. If you have not previously registered, you will need to request a password. The password will be emailed to the email address that you provide.

iii. Fill out the application

iv. Name matches the Passport or Birth Certificate EXACTLY

v. No middle initials accepted as the entire middle name must be provided

vi. Submit all of the information

vii. Click on exam summary

viii. Print exam with the confirmation number

ix. Bring this form with you along with all of the required documentation

6. What documents will I need and do they need to be originals?

1. TSA-required documents for a US citizen (original documents only):

i. Birth Certificate AND Driver’s License – Birth certificate must be the original or a certified copy and must be accompanied by the driver’s license or another government picture I.D. with an expiration date.

-OR-

ii. Passport – Can be used as an alternative I.D. for US Citizens if you do not have a birth certificate and driver’s license. Even if you have a birth certificate and driver’s license, please bring your passport for verification if you have one. Passports cannot be used as a valid I.D. if they are expired.

1. *Non-US citizens and permanent residents must get a TSA clearance through the Summer Academy office prior to their arrival on campus.

2. FAA required documents:

iii. A FAA Medical Certificate – All FAA Medical Certificates must be administered by an Aviation Medical Examiner (AME). When you go for your physical examination, it is very important that you inspect the typing on the medical certificate before you leave the physician’s office. If you find an error, have the physician’s office correct any errors on your original and their copy prior to sending their copy off with your application. The class of the medical needs to appear, your full legal name must show exactly as on your Photo I.D., as well as a correct birth date. HAND-WRITTEN MEDICALS AND HAND-WRITTEN CORRECTIONS ARE NOT VALID.

iv. There are three classes of FAA Medical Certificates. If you plan to pursue a career in aviation, it is highly recommended that you apply for a Second Class Medical as this is the most required medical in the industry. A Third Class Medical is acceptable for the summer flight camps.

v. GOVERNMENT-ISSUED PICTURE I.D. – You will be required to produce this I.D. at various times throughout your flight training. You may use a Passport / Passport Card / Driver’s License / Military I.D. as long as it is not expired and shows your full legal name as it appears on your birth certificate and FAA Medical Certificate. Middle initials and nicknames are not acceptable (example John D. Smith is not valid). If you have two middle names / two last names / are a Jr., II, III, IV / have a hyphen in your name; they must show and match on all your flight documents. If your current driver’s license does not show your full legal name and the DMV refuses to make the necessary corrections, you may opt to obtain a Passport or convert your driver’s license to a Florida Driver’s License.

7. How to obtain a Student Pilot Certificate?

The FAA Student Pilot Certificate is required for students age 16 or older who are working on flight training in the aircraft or their Private Pilot Certificate. For further information and step-by-step instructions on how to get your student pilot certificate, please contact our office at summer@erau.edu or 386-226-7945. 

1. What if my child is taking medication? Are they able to bring their own medication to camp?

Yes, your child will be able to self-administer their own medication providing that the Self-Administer form is completed in its entirety, including name and dosage information for each medication. Please keep in mind that the summer camp students are not eligible to use the Health Clinic Services due to insurance restrictions. If your child cannot self-administer his/her medication, a private nurse will need to be employed to administer the medication and an added fee assessed to your account.

2. Is housing available if my child arrives earlier or extends their stay?

No; however, depending on the availability of dormitory space, arrangements might be able to be made if your child is attending consecutive camps. Please call the K-12 Education & Summer Programs office for more information.

3. Are the three college credits earned in the aerospace course only good at Embry-Riddle?

We cannot guarantee that another university will accept the credits as the ultimate decision is that of the receiving university, as with any transfer student.

4. What does my child need to bring?

The packing list is enclosed in the Student Handbook you will download from the forms you submit in the portal.

5. During an overnightcamp, how do I contact my child?

Students are allowed to have personal cell phones as long as they are not a distraction. If your child does not have a cell phone, you will be provided with our dorm office phone number, which can be used to reach them outside of our regular office hours (Monday–Thursday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM). During office hours, you are also welcome to contact our main office, and we’ll be happy to pass along a message.

6. Will my child be going off campus for any reason?

Yes, all residential camps leave campus at least once. The night of arrival, all camps are driven to the store together to gather necessary supplies that they might have not packed. This is a good time to coordinate with your suite mates about cleaning supplies.

7. Are we allowed to make roommate requests?

Yes, you will need to make a written request by email to summer@erau.edu. Each party must submit the written request three weeks prior to the start date of camp. We will try to accommodate each request that we receive; however, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled.

8. Will my child be roomed with somebody their own age?

As the age range on some camps spans over seven years, we try our best to keep campers of the same age or close to it in the same room.

9. Where does my child stay during a residential camp?

Your son or daughter will stay in an Embry-Riddle dorm hall where they will generally have a roommate. The dorms will be monitored by our staff and our campus safety staff.

10. Are the dorms co-ed?

Yes; however, males and females do not share the same suite.

11. Can I bring any electronics?

Yes, electronics are allowed are allowed and encouraged if that will help you learn! Electronics and cell phones will be withheld until graduation if they are misused or become a distraction.

12. Can my child be picked up during camp for dinner, etc.?

If your child’s schedule allows for time to go to dinner off campus, then every effort will be made to arrange this. Please send an email to summer@erau.edu 48 hours in advance to arrange a scheduled time and date.

13. Can my child go running or go to the gym?

University Policy does not allow minors to use the gym facility for insurance reasons but we can allocate time for one of our camp staff to bring them to the track when it is available.

14. Can I set up appointments with other Embry-Riddle staff, faculty or admission counselors while they are at camp?

Please remember that all campers are considered minors while on the University campus and must be escorted at all times. If you are interested in speaking with another department or Admissions, contact the K-12 Education & Summer Programs office and we will coordinate with other departments based on your availability within your schedule at the camp.

15. Will my child be picked up from the airport and brought to campus for check-in?

Yes, your child will be picked up from the Daytona Beach International Airport. If your child flies into the Orlando International Airport, you will need to schedule a pick up through Groome Transportation. They will drop off and pick up at Embry-Riddle. You have to choose the Student Village location when scheduling the transportation.

When completing your forms in the portal, please be sure to include all flight and travel itineraries to help ensure a smooth arrival and departure process for your child.

1. Do you have a payment plan for your camps?

Unfortunately, we do not have a camp payment plan. Full payment is required at time of registration.

 

2. Are there scholarships available?

Scholarships are camp specific, a scholarship link will be on the corresponding camp page, if available. Please click on the link and complete the application per the instructions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

3. What is the refund policy?

A $50 processing fee will be deducted from all cancellations. If a written cancellation notice is received by May 1st, the remaining balance will be fully refunded. For cancellations submitted after May 1st, 50% of the tuition cost will be forfeited. Additionally, if the camp is full and your cancellation notice is received after May 1st, a refund will only be issued if your student's spot can be filled. 

 

4. What happens if a camp is canceled after I have registered?

If a camp is canceled by ERAU for any reason, you will be notified immediately. Participants will have the opportunity to attend one of our other camps. If a suitable camp is not available, a refund will be issued.

 

5. If I attend a camp, is there an advantage to attending Embry-Riddle as a college student? 

A $1000 scholarship will be given to each student who completes any residential Embry-Riddle Prescott summer camp AND who enrolls as a full-time Embry-Riddle student at the Prescott Campus of Embry-Riddle. The scholarship will be given as a one-time scholarship of $500 in the fall and spring of Freshman Year. Each student is only eligible for one scholarship regardless of the number of camps attended.

 

6. Will participants be picked up from the airport and brought to campus for check-in?

Participants are responsible for their transportation to ERAU Prescott campus from airports outside of Prescott, Arizona (Phoenix or surrounding airport.) For participants flying into Sky Harbor in Phoenix, Arizona, we recommend the third-party company, Groome Shuttle to travel to campus, door-to-door service is required. When making your reservation, request service to/from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott. An Embry Riddle Staff member will meet participants at the on-campus drop-off location and escort them to check-in.

Participants flying into Prescott Regional Airport, can make arrange transportation to campus by our staff, with proper notice. 

Once registered please complete the Travel Itinerary Form located in the Enrollment Packet.

 

7. Is housing available for participants who arrives earlier or extend their stay?

No, we are not equipped to house participants before or after the camp dates.

 

8. What do participants need to bring?

Upon registration, you will receive a Suggested Packing List located in the Enrollment Packet.

 

9. Are linens provided?

No, linens will not be provided. We recommend participants brings a sleeping bag, pillow, and towels for their stay. A packing list will be provided in the Enrollment Packet.

 

10. Are the dorm buildings co-ed?

Yes. However, individual suites/rooms are not co-ed.

 

11. Will participants be roomed with someone their own age?

As the age range on camps span over five years, we try our best to keep participants of the same age or close to it in the same room.

 

12. Are roommate requests allowed?

Each party must send a written request three weeks prior to the start date of camp. We will try to accommodate each request that we receive; however, we cannot guarantee that all requests will be fulfilled. Please send request to prsummer@erau.edu, subject line: ROOM REQUEST.

 

13. Who oversees participants for the camp duration?

Participants will always be supervised by ERAU-approved student coordinators, flight instructors and faculty. Our student coordinators escort participants to and from classes, activities, dormitories, and dining daily.

 

14. How many participants are in a camp?

The number of participants varies from camp to camp based on available resource.

 

15. Do you need to speak English to come to the camps?

Yes, the participant must read, write, and speak English to attend camps.

 

16. Are participants able to bring prescription medication to camp?

Yes, under the following criteria listed in the Enrollment Packet. Participants can self-administer their own medication providing that the Self-Administer form in the Enrollment Packet is completed in its entirety.

If participants cannot self-administer their medication, please contact the Summer Programs Office to see how we can accommodate.

 

17. Am I able to request food for special dietary restrictions?

Yes, we collaborate with our dining department to ensure that any dietary needs are met. Dietary needs should be listed on the Participants Medical Information/History form found in the Enrollment Packet.

 

18. Can participants be contacted during camp?

We recommend prioritizing calling participants directly on their personal cell phone during downtime. Otherwise, you can call our Summer Programs Department at 928-777-3956 during business hours.

 

19. Are participants allowed cell phones?

Participants may have their cell phone with them in case of an emergency. However, cell phone use is not permitted during academic periods. Embry-Riddle is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen items. 

 

20. Can participants bring any electronics?

Apart from personal cell phones, we request that you refrain from bringing electronic devices, as they can be distracting to those nearby. All necessary materials for learning will be supplied in the classrooms. Misuse or disruption caused by any electronics may result in them being retained until the end of camp. Reference the Enrollment Packet regarding what not to bring.

 

21. Will participants go off campus for any reason?

While most camps will not leave campus, specific camps will visit the ERAU Flightline, or locations specified in the camp descriptions. Explore the details on each camp's web page.

 

22. Can participants be picked up during camp for dinner, etc.?

Our camp schedules are unable to accommodate the pickup of participants for activities outside the camp. If participants need to depart the campus for a significant reason, kindly reach out to the Summer Programs Department in advance, if possible, to coordinate necessary arrangements.

 

23. Do participants need money while at camp?

Participants are welcome to bring a credit or debit card to purchase snacks or items from the ERAU bookstore while at camp. ERAU is a CASHLESS campus so please plan accordingly. 

 

24. Do you have events and hotel stay recommendations for the Prescott area?

Yes! The city of Prescott has many events, outdoor activities, and hotel accommodations. You can find our recommendations here: Area Information and Activities | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott, AZ (erau.edu)

Flight Participant Information

*For Participants in the Flight camps listed below

• Flight Exploration
• Take Flight
• Diamond Flight
• Executive Flight for ADULTS

 

Required Documentation

Flight participants must provide proof of citizenship. (Must be original documentation upon check-in.) Documents will be secured and returned upon check-out. Do not mail or email these documents. Bring them in person to submit upon check-in.

Accepted Form of Documentation (Only one needed)

• Valid and signed United States passport
• Original birth certificate from the United States of America, American Samoa, or Swains Island that is accompanied by a valid U.S. Government-Issued photo ID
• Original Certificate of Birth Abroad with raised seal (Form N-560 or N-561) accompanied by a valid U.S. Government-issued photo ID
• Certificate of Repatriation (Form N-581) accompanied by a valid U.S. Government-issued photo ID
• Original United States Naturalization Certificate with a raised seal (Form N-550 or N-570) accompanied by a valid U.S. Government-issued photo ID

 

What is a U.S. Government-Issued Photo ID?

Accepted U.S. Government-Issued photo identifications are:

• Valid state driver’s license
• Valid state identification card

School-issued identification cards will not be accepted.

 

Clothing Requirements

Flight participants must wear closed-toe shoes and pants when flying. Instructional Pilots have the right to deny anyone to fly if not in appropriate attire.