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The mission of YOTA is to connect young amateurs with others of similar age by promoting and facilitating activities for them with the goal of encouraging their continued involvement in amateur radio.
YOTA in the Americas currently sponsors or participates in these events for young amateur radio operators:
- YOTA Summer Camps for ages 15 through 25 (under 26)
- YOTA Junior Camps for ages 0 through 14 (under 15)
- December YOTA Month special event for ages 0 through 25 (under 26)
- YOTA Contest for all ages with a bonus for ages 0 through 25 (under 26)
- Youth Contesting Program for ages 0 through 25 (under 26)
We also promote other youth activities in the Americas on our site. If you know of one we don't have listed, please let us know! Be sure to check out our Youth Events Calendar!
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32 Campers. 6 Countries. 15 US States. 6 Days. 1 Great Time!
Relive the excitement from the 2025 YOTA Americas Denver Region Wide Camp online!
By the numbers:
- USA – 23 (CA-3, CO-2, CT, FL-3, GA, IN, KY, MN, NE, OH-2, PA-2, SC, TX, VA-2, WA)
- Canada – 1
- Argentina – 4
- Austria - 2
- France – 1
- Italy - 1
- Age Range - 15 to 25
- Average Age - 18.5
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YOTA Junior USA Camp On The Air July 25-28
Eleven campers from across the USA under the age of 15 will attend the first ever YOTA Junior camp in the Americas at the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting July 25-28! Be sure to listen for W8Y on the air and watch the highlights on YouTube!
While operating could be anytime between Friday, July 25 at 3 pm EDT (1900Z) and Sunday, July 27 at 12 noon (1600Z), these are dedicated times you can find W8Y on the air:
Friday, July 25: 6:30 to 9:00 pm EDT (2230 to 0100Z)
Saturday, July 26: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EDT (1500 to 1600Z), 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm EDT (2000Z to 2100Z)
Youth Contesting Program
We are happy to announce the return of the YOTA Americas Youth Contesting Program! Youth looking for contest stations to operate and station owners willing to open their doors for youth can register online! Plus, DX opportunities are also available! Check out the YCP page for more information!
PJ6Y DXpedition to Saba Island Set for October 2025!
We are thrilled to announce that in October 2025, a dedicated team of 12-14 operators will activate PJ6Y from the stunning Saba Island, IOTA NA-145. This expedition represents a significant step in our ongoing mission to inspire and mentor the next generation of amateur radio operators through hands-on DXpedition experiences.
Read the full press release here
Logistics Volunteer Needed
YOTA Americas is currently seeking a volunteer to inventory, store, and transport or arrange transport of the camp's gear. The amount of gear typically fills three 48"x40"x36" boxes on pallets. Inventory would be needed annually. Gear would need to be transported to the region wide camp each year, while 
only part of the equipment would go to subregional camps. Contact Neil WB9VPG at director@youthontheair.org if interested.
Youth on the Air Announces Partnership with Ham Radio Prep
Youth on the Air is excited to announce our new partnership with Ham Radio Prep, a leading resource for amateur radio education. As part of this collaboration, Ham Radio Prep has joined us as a Bronze-level sponsor for 2025. Through their generous support, they will provide free study materials to help young amateur radio enthusiasts in the Americas get licensed and on the air, furthering our mission to inspire and engage the next generation of amateur radio operators.
Ham Radio Prep has also been gracious enough to provide YOTA with a discount code; by using code YOTA15 at checkout, you will receive 15% off your order and YOTA will also receive a donation each time the code is used!