Frequently Asked
Questions
Find answers to common questions about registration, check-in, housing, meals, transportation, Bolt Bucks, medical information and the overall AF Sports Camps experience.
Registration & Payment
How do I register for AF Sports Camps?
Registration is completed online only. Select your sport from the AF Sports Camps website and follow the registration link to complete your camper's registration.
How do I verify my registration or make a payment?
Families can use their ACTIVE account to review registrations, update available information and manage any remaining balance.
Are Sports Camps discounts available?
Any available discounts, promotional pricing, deadlines and payment requirements will be listed with current registration information.
What happens if AF Sports Camps cancels a camp?
If AF Sports Camps cancels a camp, registered families will receive instructions regarding available refund or transfer options.
Camper Eligibility
What ages can attend AF Sports Camps?
Age requirements vary by sport and session. AF Sports Camps offers opportunities for youth athletes across a variety of age ranges.
Review the individual sport camp page for the exact age requirements before registering.
How old must a camper be to stay overnight?
Boarder campers must be at least 12 years old.
Younger campers may participate when their sport offers an eligible commuter option.
Can my camper participate in more than one sport during the same session?
Campers register for and participate in one sport during their camp session and do not move between different sport camps during the week.
Check-In
When do campers check in?
For most Session 1 and Session 2 camps, boarders and commuters check in on the Sunday before camp begins at the Cadet Field House.
Some sports have special check-in dates or locations. Always review your specific sport camp page before arriving.
What happens during check-in?
Campers check in with their sport, meet coaches and staff, receive their AF Sports Camps credential and receive important information for the week.
After check-in, commuters may leave. Boarders continue through the dormitory arrival process.
Can parents go into the Cadet dormitories?
No. The Cadet dormitory area is secured. Only credentialed campers and authorized personnel are permitted into the dormitory area.
Boarders & Housing
Where do boarders stay?
Boarder campers stay in Cadet dormitories on the United States Air Force Academy campus and are supervised by authorized camp personnel.
What bedding and personal items should boarders bring?
Boarders should bring twin-size bedding or a sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, towels, shower shoes and personal toiletries.
A light jacket or windbreaker and sunscreen are also recommended.
Can campers request a roommate?
Yes. Boarders may submit a roommate request during registration. AF Sports Camps will make every effort to accommodate requests, but assignments are not guaranteed.
How are boarders supervised?
Authorized camp personnel provide supervision, accountability and assistance during evening and overnight hours.
Meals & Dietary Needs
Are meals included?
Boarders in Sessions 1 and 2 receive breakfast, lunch and dinner during camp. Commuter campers receive lunch on applicable full camp days.
What if my camper has dietary restrictions?
Dietary restrictions should be identified during registration. AF Sports Camps works to provide limited options for common dietary needs.
Families with significant dietary concerns should review the Housing & Meals page before camp and contact the Sports Camps office with questions.
Bolt Bucks
What are Bolt Bucks?
Bolt Bucks are prepaid funds loaded onto the barcode of a camper's AF Sports Camps credential.
They can be used at participating Sports Camps locations for eligible purchases.
Can I reload Bolt Bucks while my camper is at camp?
Yes. Parents may contact AF Sports Camps during camp to add additional Bolt Bucks to their camper's credential.
Phone: 719-333-2116
Are unused Bolt Bucks refundable?
No. Unused Bolt Bucks are non-refundable, so campers should use their remaining balance before leaving camp.
Transportation
Does AF Sports Camps provide airport transportation?
Airport transportation is available for eligible boarder campers traveling through Colorado Springs Airport (COS).
AF Sports Camps does not provide airport transportation to or from Denver International Airport.
Can a boarder bring a vehicle to camp?
Boarders who drive themselves may park in the designated area during camp. Boarders are not permitted to use their vehicle during the camp session.
Medical & Safety
Is medical staff available during camp?
AF Sports Camps provides medical personnel to support campers during the camp experience.
Is a physical required?
Required medical and insurance information must be completed as part of the registration process. Review the Sports Medicine page for current medical requirements.
Can campers bring medications?
Yes, but required medication information and forms must be completed. Medications should arrive in their original properly labeled containers.
Review the Sports Medicine page before arriving with prescription or over-the-counter medications.
Can campers bring cell phones?
Yes. Cell phones are permitted, but they should not be used during sport instruction unless directed by camp staff.
Expensive electronics and other high-value personal items are discouraged. AF Sports Camps is not responsible for lost or stolen personal property.
During Camp
Who coaches AF Sports Camps?
Sport camps are led by Air Force Academy coaches and staff. Additional qualified coaches and instructors may also assist based on the needs of each camp.
What do boarders do in the evening?
Boarders participate in supervised evening activities after sport instruction and dinner. Activities vary based on the camp schedule and facility availability.
Does AF Sports Camps provide Academy tours?
AF Sports Camps does not provide formal United States Air Force Academy tours as part of the camp program.
What does a typical camp day look like?
Most full-day sport instruction takes place between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Most Session 1 and Session 2 camps conclude around 12:00 p.m. Friday. Sport-specific schedules may vary.
Still Have a Question?
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