Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Take Flight Summer Camp [Echo]

“Take Flight” is a three-day immersive discovery flight “team experience” for a parent (or guardian) and their student.

Parent/guardian participation in all camp activities (including flight) is mandatory for minors to participate.

Designed to provide introductory flight training, the program is presented in three components across three 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 simulated flight in a synthetic reality environment.

The team of one parent (or guardian) and child will enjoy dedicated one on one instruction in our Cessna 172 aircraft. These “Sky Hawks” are all equipped with the latest in advanced avionics (Garmin G1000 System). In addition, each team will also get to try their hand at flying one of our flight simulators. Your experience will be facilitated by a member of the instructor team at every point to ensure a safe and exciting time in the air and ground.

The complete program includes

(Student flies 100% of time – no sharing flight time)

• 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 your fight time
• 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
• Per TSA guidelines, US citizenship is required for a student to participate in this flight training course.

Weight: Maximum combined weight of participants cannot exceed 350 lbs.

*Flight hours are not guaranteed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather. In the event of a canceled flight, we will do our absolute best to modify the remaining flights and adjust the schedule to accommodate previously scheduled flight times.

Who: Students ages 9-17

When: 

Echo – July 10, 2026 – July 12, 2026

Where: Prescott, Arizona

Tuition: $4000

Not for college credit 

Tuition Includes   

Classroom instruction, books, and materials. Students are required to bring their own linens/sleeping bags/towels. More information to be provided in the Enrollment Packet.

“Take Flight” Camps do not include lodging.

Cancellation 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.

Registration begins January 12