Boarder vs. Commuter
The question comes up regarding the course of instruction between boarders and commuters. Simply put, it's identical. The only difference is Boarders stay overnight in the Cadet dorms, and Commuters are dropped off in the morning and picked up at the end of camp each day and do not get to participate in Night Rec activities. All campers will receive top-tier coaching for 4.5 days, lunch Monday through Thursday, along with AF Sports Camp swag. Boarders however, will receive the added bonus of staying in Vandenberg Hall for 5 nights and eating 2 additional meals a day (Breakfast and Dinner) served in Mitchel Hall, which gives them a first-hand idea of what Cadet life is really all about! After dinner each night, Boarders also have the opportunity to participate in Night Rec activities which include, but are not limited to: swimming, ice skating, movie room, video and board game room, basketball, tennis and much more. All activities are supervised by a well-trained staff and/or Cadet Counselors to keep the campers engaged and interacting with the camp experience as much as possible. Another perk of being a boarder is that AF Sports Camps provides to and from shuttles to the Colorado Springs (COS) airport on arrival and departure dates for Session 1 and 2 only.
BOARDERS **Boarders must be 12 years of age or older**
AIRLINE RESERVATIONS/TRANSPORTATION
Optimal inbound flight to arrival at the Colorado Springs airport (COS) is between 11:00am-2:00pm on Sunday. We will however, try to be as flexible as possible regarding your flight arrival. For Friday outbound, optimum departure time is between 2:00-5:00 pm. Your camper will be taken back to the Colorado Springs airport (COS) for their return flight.
Transportation is not provided to/from Denver International Airport (DEN).
IMPORTANT: Submit your flight information online inside your AF Sports Camp account. All flight information is due not later than June 1. For questions, email afasportscamps@airforceathletics.org. If you are personally picking up your camper, please do so by 12:30pm on Friday (session 1 or 2) / 4:00pm on Tuesday (session 3) at the Cadet Field House.
WHAT TO BRING (Packing Checklist)
If you are boarding you will need to provide your own linen (twin bed) or sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, towels, washcloth, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, and any other necessary toiletries. Please bring enough clothes to last for the duration of camp. Nights can get cool so a lightweight coat or wind breaker is recommended. Please do not bring TV's, stereos, skateboards or other large bulky items. Items of high dollar value, i.e. iPods, iPads, Laptops, etc. are also HIGHLY discouraged. The gift shop and various food and drink vendors are available during the day and evenings so money is a plus.
Depending on what sport you are in, campers will need to bring their own personal equipment (i.e. Hockey-pads/skates/helmet/sticks, Lax sticks/pads/helmet, golf clubs, fencing equipment, etc.) and all necessary work-out clothes. Sunscreen is a must! It's also a good idea to bring a padlock to secure your valuables in your room.
IMPORTANT: Identify luggage with name, sport, address, phone number.
COMMUTERS
Session 1 and 2: Monday through Thursday, Commuters should be dropped off around 8:15am each morning and picked up in the afternoon between 4:00-4:15pm. On Friday, camp ends at 12:00pm. No lunch is served on Friday. Campers need to be picked up no later than 12:30pm on this day.
For indoor camps, the drop off and pickup point is at that sports training area. Ask your coach at Camp Check-in for specific drop-off/pick-up directions pertaining to your sport.
For outdoor sports, please ask your coach at Camp Check-In where to pick up and drop off your camper. In case of inclement weather, your camper may be picked up at a different location. Please clarify with the sport coach on this location.
Session 3: This is a 2-day Commuter Only Camp. Monday and Tuesday camp is conducted from 8:30am-4:00pm.
Campers who drive their vehicle to camp must park their car in the East parking lot adjacent to the Cadet Field House and may not use it until camp is over for the day.
If you have an emergency and you need to contact your camper, call (719) 333-2116. A runner will be sent to locate your son or daughter during their Camp.
See Housing and Meals for more information on these areas.
