Flying Camps
Whether you're a student looking to join an upcoming flying camp or a club looking to host a flying camp - this page is for you! YGNZ supports both youth and clubs in attending and hosting flying camps throughout New Zealand by providing subsidised flying, logistical support, promotion, documentation and supervisory support where required.
Types of Camps
Mini Camps
Hosted by a club and often over a long weekend throughout the year. Mini camps are a great way to get to know other youth pilots and make good progress on your flying skills with 2 or more consecutive days of learning.
Duration: 1-3 Days
Size: 3 to 10 students
Catering: Generally self catering
Accomodation: Most airfields have onsite accomodation options e.g. Caravans, Cabins or somewhere to pitch a tent
Youth Soaring Development Camps
Hosted by a club and typically held during the summer school holidays when flying conditions are best. These camps provide youth with an opportunity to make significant progress on their flying skills and often youth leave having made new life long friends.
Duration: 4-10 Days
Size: 10 to 30 students
Catering: Parents / Support Crew Cater Meals
Accomodation: Onsite accomodation e.g. Caravans, Cabins or camping in a tent
