Dubuque Balloon Camp

Dubuque Balloon Camp June 22-26, 2014 University of Dubuque (Dubuque, IA) For more information Contact Kim Wooge/Adam Magee at [email protected]

June 22-26, 2014 at the University of Dubuque campus in Dubuque, IA

Chaperoned by experienced pilots and crew, this is the ultimate experience for those 13 to 18 who want to learn more about hot air balloons, crew for hot air balloons or hold a student or private pilot certificate. Activities are planned for all skill levels and interests. No need to worry if you don’t have experience
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alloons. Balloon tethers are scheduled throughout the camp (weather permitting) under the leadership of licensed balloon pilots to provide hands‐on, practical ballooning experience. Campers also explore math, science, and technology careers throughout the week in a number of hands‐on settings.

05/22/2015

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Our campers got the chance to weave baskets at Lindstrand. Here is a time lapse of a basket being made from start to fin...
05/06/2015

Our campers got the chance to weave baskets at Lindstrand. Here is a time lapse of a basket being made from start to finish! Thank you to Lindstrand Balloons USA for putting this together.

This is a time lapse of a Lindstrand USA basket being made from start to finish. music by The XX's, Lindsey Stirling, Nightwish

01/06/2015

Be sure to check out Ben Humphreys article in the newly released BALLOONING magazine! Great article about Ben's journey in the sport and how the BFA Youth summer camps helped him along the way.

The results from our camp Bagi Competition. Complete with a protest! Congrats to winner Elizabeth!
07/17/2014

The results from our camp Bagi Competition. Complete with a protest! Congrats to winner Elizabeth!

Track from Wednesday morning flight at camp. From Dyersville to Farley, IA.
07/14/2014

Track from Wednesday morning flight at camp. From Dyersville to Farley, IA.

Sibling love.
07/09/2014

Sibling love.

Ready for ballooning!
07/09/2014

Ready for ballooning!

A video with some of the highlights from the 2014 camp.
07/07/2014

A video with some of the highlights from the 2014 camp.

Some highlights of the 2014 BFA Jr Balloonist Camp in Dubuque, IA

Arielle Fay using her new student pilot certificate in Lisle last night!
07/04/2014

Arielle Fay using her new student pilot certificate in Lisle last night!

On the last day of camp we asked the campers to describe camp in one word......awesome was the winner!
06/29/2014

On the last day of camp we asked the campers to describe camp in one word......awesome was the winner!

Thank you Dave Champion for getting us in contact with Jo-Carroll Energy! JCE did a great job with their hot line safety...
06/27/2014

Thank you Dave Champion for getting us in contact with Jo-Carroll Energy! JCE did a great job with their hot line safety demo at the Dubuque Balloon Camp yesterday! It was a very well researched and thought out presentation! Also thank you to the Touchstone Energy Hot Air Balloon Team for the pins, cards and tempoarary tatoos!

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