It takes a community of aviators to inspire the next generation of flight.

As we wrap up an incredible week of summer aviation camps, our hearts are full of gratitude. This camp would be completely grounded without the phenomenal community partners, sponsors, foundations, and volunteers who stepped up to make it a soaring success.

Please join us in thanking the incredible team that made this year unforgettable:

Partnering with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, BWG welcomed 63 students to its annual aviation summer camps held July 6–7 and July 8–9. 

As long-term supporters of our summer camps, Jim and Jan Bohannon and Larry and Mona Beam continue to make a lasting impact. We are deeply grateful for their ongoing dedication to giving children the chance to experience the wonder of aviation. Thanks to their incredible generosity, we can keep creating positive changes in our community year after year.

Launched at BWG in 2005, these aviation camps continue to inspire young people. By connecting students with local aviation groups and resources, the program helps them build a strong plan for their future.

BWG has a strong aviation community and dedicated veterans and volunteers who share their knowledge and history to engage youth in aviation’s future.

We cannot thank you enough for standing by us during these camps. Your kindness makes a big difference, and we hope to continue this great partnership for a long time.

Thank you, Aviation Museum of Kentucky, for another fantastic camp year! Kudos to instructors Cal, Hannah, and Joel for their dedication to teaching youth aviation and making this summer a huge success.

 Huge thanks to Ascend Aviation for supporting our summer camps! We are so grateful for your incredible hospitality and for being so wonderful with the campers.

A huge thank you to Jamie Carnes for stepping in to manage flight coordination and generously sharing his aircraft with our campers! We are incredibly grateful for your continued dedication to volunteering at our summer camps.

We hit the jackpot with our docents! Huge thanks to Bob Bubnis, Arnie Franklin, Trace Kinney, Celeste Happeny, and Joe Tucker at Aviation Heritage Park. We are so grateful for your time and the amazing knowledge you shared with us.

Thank you, Co-Mar Aviation! Your ongoing camp support, open space, and those quick fuel turns made all the difference in getting our campers airborne!

A massive thank you to Flywell Aviation! Justin, Mary, and Bryson—thank you for providing the aircraft, the flights, and an absolute blast for our campers. Racing against impending rain showers is no easy task, but your incredible teamwork ensured every single camper got to fly!

A truly heartfelt thank you to the Kyle Baker Foundation. Wes and Sheri, we are deeply grateful for your generous donation to provide scholarships and bags for all our campers. It is an absolute honor to partner with you and help keep Kyle’s memory and passion alive right here at BWG.

A massive thank you to Friends of Vintage Flight! Dorian Walker, thank you so much for continuing to share the incredible history, passion, and wonder of vintage aviation with our campers. You truly bring history to life for these kids!

We are so grateful for our community partners! Thank you to Jailer Stephen Harmon and his dedicated team—Amir Ziga, Brian McPherson, Jason Rigsby, and Jeff Bryant—for ensuring our campers had safe, reliable transportation to and from Aviation Heritage Park and Museum.

A huge thank you to Janet at the Civil Air Patrol! Thank you for always being so incredibly helpful, responsive, and supportive whenever I reach out with a request. Heartfelt thanks to Major David Anderson, Major Harvey Diven, and Major Nick Greenman for taking the time to speak and share their insights with us. We deeply appreciate your constant support, incredible responsiveness, and dedication whenever we reach out. Thank you for being such invaluable partners!

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Kentucky National Guard for their outstanding contribution to our camp. Thank you for providing, assembling, and hosting tours of the Mini C-130 aircraft. We also deeply appreciate your personnel taking the time to speak with our campers, offering valuable insights into your operations and the diverse opportunities within the National Guard.

We are so incredibly grateful for the David Buntzman Foundation! Gabe and Louise, thank you so much for your continued support of our summer camps. Your generosity truly keeps our programs flying high!

A massive thank you to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)! Mike and crew our campers were absolutely thrilled to check out your helicopter. We are so incredibly grateful for your visit and for your exciting interest in supporting our future camps and events!

A huge shoutout to Chick-fil-A! Andy Robinson and Amy Richey, thank you so much for your continued support of our summer camps. You keep our campers fueled up and smiling year after year!

Our heartfelt thanks go to Tina Blankenship and Eric at Pizza Hut. We deeply appreciate your steadfast support of our youth and your ongoing dedication to helping our summer camps thrive..

A huge thank you to Andy Baker and the wonderful team at Slim Chickens! We truly appreciate your ongoing dedication to our youth and your vital role in helping our summer camps thrive.