Applicants must be between the ages of:  12 – 18

Students will be touring government installations.  All information must be complete to assure access and participation.  Additionally, some tours will be in secure, classified facilities, therefore all information must match identification for young adults ages 16 and above.  Additionally, all applications must be submitted on time in order to complete background checks.  Students will not be permitted to participate if these guidelines are not followed.

Student Data

STEM Areas of Interests

Aerospace Job Interests

Student Essay 

MANDATORY!

Please note, that your Essay is a key element in our selection process. If applying to both camps, please include two separate essays using the essay submission button below.

Answer the essay question appropriate to camp you are applying for in your own words.  Responses should be approximately 300-600 words but should not exceed two (2) pages.

It would be wise to compose and edit your essay offline and then copy paste into the form below.  This will prevent loss of work due to internet glitches or loss of connection.  If this option is used, you may upload your essay document below.

Gen Newton Aviation Camp applicants: We would like to understand your specific interest in aviation. Describe why you are interested in aviation, either from the perspective of potentially being a pilot, and air traffic controller, working in the aviation industry, or in studying engineering design for various kinds of aircraft.

Col Alvin Drew Space Camp applicants: We would like to understanding why you want to learn more about space and science.  Select any space-related event, program, or technology.  Tell us about your topic and discuss why you find it interesting.  It can be something happening now or historical.  It can be about space activities from any country.  Your chosen topic should be actual and not science fiction.

Please provide an Alternate Emergency Contact for your student to be used in the event you cannot be reached.  This can also be someone you authorize to pick up your student from camp.

Parents, would you like to help us with student activities and/or be a chaperone?

Please note that as a parent or guardian interested in volunteering to help with the Gen Newton Aviation or Col Alvin Drew Space Camps you will be subject to a background check prior to being allowed to participate.

Click here: Volunteer Form

IMPORTANT DETAILS - Note the below requirements are for IN PERSON Operations.  N/A if we go Virtual

Parent/Guardian and students over the age of 16 coming on base must provide date of birth and social security number for base access. This is needed for drop off, pick up and the graduation ceremony.

If you are uncomfortable or unable to use our online application system, you can Email a password protected application to education@tai-albuquerque.org. Applications may be submitted by school faculty if students don’t have access to a scanner. Selected students and alternates will be notified by May 20th.

The Col Alvin Drew Space Camp involves some overnight travel and additional expense for meals. A limited number of stipends are available to cover the cost of meals based on financial need. The parent signing this application should submit the summary page of their form 1040 from their latest federal income tax filing. Social security numbers may be omitted/obscured. These documents will be destroyed after the completion of the camps. Standard accommodations may become available for the overnight portions of the camp, however students should bring sleeping bags and towels. We also recommend inflatable air mattresses if available. 

If selected for the Col Alvin Drew Space Camp, a $25 Camp Deposit will be due 15 days before camp. Parents should ensure their children have sufficient funds to cover meals, and if desired, purchases at various gift shops we may visit. The estimated cost of meals for the week is approximately $80-$120 depending on the dining options selected by the student. 

Behavior expectations: The camp is a professional environment staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers willing to invest in the academic development of our students. All camp participants are expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times. They will follow the directions of the chaperones and give the speakers their undivided attention. The camp staff will not tolerate inappropriate behavior or language. Camp participants who do not adhere to these requirements will be removed from the camp, and will forfeit the $25 deposit. In this event, the parent will be called to pick up their child from the location of the camp, including Magdalena, Las Cruces, and Alamogordo.