Youth on the Air Camp 2025

June 15-20, 2025

Denver, Colorado, United States

Interested in attending a YOTA Camp?

Youth on the Air Camp is for already licensed amateur radio operators between the ages of 15 to 25.  Have a license, but you don't know what to do next?  Come to YOTA camp, and we'll teach you all kinds of cutting edge technology that can be used with amateur radio and connect you to other young operators and mentors in North, Central, and South America.  Already an expert?  We're looking for young operators to take their knowledge to the next level and share their previous knowledge with other young amateurs.

The camp will focus on building strong relationships with peers and mentors, and developing new radio skills.  The camp is being modeled closely after the popular Youngsters on the Air camps in IARU Region 1 (Europe/Africa/Middle East).

Campers will operate a special event station, featuring cutting-edge HF and VHF/UHF radios that many only dream of having a chance to use... and a wide array of antennas.

  • Canadian Citizens will only need to have a passport and your valid Canadian amateur radio license. You can operate with your Canadian callsign and add /W0 on the end without any additional licensing.
  • Campers from outside the US and Canada will need to have a passport, a radio license permit, and possibly a visitor visa.

Need more information?

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  2. Check out the final version of the 2024 Camp Handbook for an idea of what camp is like!

Camp Details

How much does it cost? What language will be used?  Where will you stay?  Check out the informational flyer about the camp by clicking on the button below.

Projected Camp Timeline:

December 1, 2024 Application Period Begins
January 15, 2025 Priority Application Period Ends
February 1, 2025 Camp Acceptance Emails Sent to Priority Applicants
February 28, 2025 Acceptance Responses Due
May 1, 2025 Forms and $100 Deposit Due; Application period Ends
June 15-20, 2025 Youth on the Air Camp