Accepted Camper Info
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Soaring Camp! Here is some information that we hope you will find helpful as you prepare for your week with us.
Deposit
A non-refundable, $1,000 deposit is due upon acceptance of your application. Payment may be made by sending a check to:
Sugarbush Soaring Association
PO Box 123
Warren, VT 05674
Please make sure to note your name and camp session in your correspondence, The balance of $2,700 is due by July 1st.
Forms
No later than June 1st, you will need to complete and submit this Accepted Camper Information form and this Medical and Photo Release form. This is not negotiable; If they are not completed, you cannot come to camp.
Drop off and Pick up Times
Camp 1 drop off: Sunday, July 7th at noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 4:00 pm.
Camp 1 pick up: Saturday, July 13th at noon.
Camp 2 drop off: Sunday, July 21st at noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 4:00 pm.
Camp 2 pick up: Saturday, July 27th at noon.
Camp 3 drop off: Sunday, August 4th at noon. Please plan to arrive no later than 4:00 pm.
Camp 3 pick up: Saturday, August 10th at noon.
On drop off days, parents are invited to join us for the welcome BBQ dinner at 5:00pm. If you will be staying in the Valley and require accommodation, you can find a list here, or ask us for recommendations.
We do not provide lunch on drop off or pick up days, but can accommodate special situations if advised in advance. For instance, you may be flying out of Burlington late on Saturday afternoon. In this case, we would provide you with a bag lunch.
Travel
If you will be flying unaccompanied into Burlington International Airport (BVT) and require transportation to camp, please email Ellen Setser with your flight information at least two weeks before camp so that she can arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport.
Wing Runner Course
The Soaring Safety Foundation offers a free, online Wing Runner Course and we strongly suggest that you take it before arriving at camp. Safe soaring operations depend upon good coordination between the glider pilot, tow pilot, and ground crew. The course will give you the information that you’ll need to work safely on the flight line.
Living Unplugged
We believe that it is important for campers take a break from the pressures of instant communication and social media. We ask that you leave electronic devices in your tent and connect, instead, on a deeper level with those around you. You’ll build real relationships and focus on your flying. There have been no complaints from past campers about this and in fact we’re sure that, like them, you’ll enjoy the respite!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at any time.
Tom Anderson, Director of Operations
email: opsdir@sugarbushsoaring.com
Mobile: (802) 461-7299