2024 Aviation Summer Camp
On July 8 & 9, and July 10 & 11 BWG in collaboration with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky held its annual aviation summer camps with 72 students in attendance.
The camps are named after two generous, and gracious donors who thrive on giving underprivileged children an opportunity to experience aviation and all it has to offer. We are humbled by your generosity and thankful for your commitment to helping us create a positive change in our community. Jim and Jan Bohannon, and Bob and Cara Pitchford are the namesake of our camps this year as well as long-time supporters of our summer camps.
The camps began at BWG in 2005 and they continue to inspire youth toward a path in aviation. In attending these classes, students begin creating a tailored approach to their future by being introduced to local organizations and resources available to the aviation community.
BWG has a strong aviation community and an abundance of Veterans and volunteers who strive to get today’s youth engaged and involved in the future of aviation and community by sharing their knowledge and history they have lived.
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for everyone who showed us their unwavering support during these camps. Your kindness and commitment have made a profound difference in our journey, and we are eager to continue these partnerships for years to come.
Thank you:
Aviation Museum of Kentucky for continuing to provide these camps! https://aviationky.org/DEFAULT.ASP
Staff, Teachers, and Interns of the Museum: Shelia, Kurt, Cal, Jackson, Racheal and Andrew thank you for your dedication to teaching children about aviation and making this year’s camp run so proficiently!
Flywell Aviation: Justin, Sam, and Miles thank you for providing the flights and pilots for camp. And thank you so much for accommodating the staff and getting all campers flown with chance of impending weather! (https://www.flywellaviation.com/)
Kyle Baker Foundation: Wes & Sheri Baker thank you for your generous donation and bags for each camper! It is an honor to keep Kyle’s memory alive at BWG! (https://kylebakerfoundation.com/)
Co-Mar Aviation: Thank you for your continued support of summer camp, those quick fuel turns made all the difference in getting the kids flown before the impending weather set in! (https://www.comaraviation.com/)
Aviation Heritage Park: Bob Bubnis, Traci Kinney, Arnie Franklin, Bob Pitchford, Wendell Strode, Amy Disparte, Bruce Dobbs, Ray Buckberry, and Larry Beam. Thank you for your time, generosity, and providing the tour of planes, museum and fascinating wealth of knowledge we were able to take part in! (https://www.aviationheritagepark.com/)
Warren County Regional Jail: Jailer Stephen Harmon, Major Brian McPherson, and Captain Jeff Bryant. Thank you for saving the day and providing transportation to and from AHP park to make the tour possible! (https://www.warrencountyjail.com/)
Air Evac: Angie and the flight crew for attending and educating our campers on your aircraft and jobs! (https://lifeteam.net)
Kentucky National Guard: Ash Groves and crew. Thank you for bringing, setting up, and offering tours & rides in the mini-C-130. Also thank you for speaking and enlightening our campers with what you do and what the National Guard has to offer. (https://ky.ng.mil/)
Governor Andy Beshear: Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to meet and greet the campers, National Guard, and staff! (https://www.facebook.com/GovAndyBeshear/)
Kentucky Department of Aviation: Thank you to Stefanie Hall and Jermaine Bibb for coming to cover our camps! (https://transportation.ky.gov/Aviation/Pages/home.aspx)
Thank you to these restaurants and their staff for their donations, and discounts on food for all the campers, staff, teachers, interns, volunteers and quest.
Chick-fil-a – Andy Robinson & Amy Richey! (https://www.chick-fil-a.com/)
Zaxby’s – Daniel Hennion thank you so much for saving the day in what could have been a disaster for us! (https://www.zaxbys.com/locations/ky/bowling-green/1651-campbell-ln)
Pizza Hut – Tina Blankenship & Eric! (https://locations.pizzahut.com/ky/bowling-green/1414-us-31-wypass?utm_medium=organic&utm_so+urce=local&utm_campaign=googlelistings&utm_content=website&utm_term=314580)
Bob Jones, Jamie Carnes, and Larry Beam how incredibly generous of you to volunteer your time, your hangars and aircraft with the campers. Your kindness and generosity made a difference to the camps.
We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous sponsorship. Your continuous support makes a tremendous impact on scholarships, camp supplies, and/or feeding the campers. Our appreciation is immeasurable for your contributions to summer camp: Dr. Harold & Cassandra Little, CHA Consulting, Independence Bank, Jeffery Nemec, Broderick & Davenport, PLLC, Fitz & Maggie Shelton.
