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Ballooning Youth Activities in Germany

Discover the BalloonSportJugend's initiatives supporting youth activities in ballooning, from camps to international camps like CIA. Experience teamwork, discipline, and fun in this aerial adventure for young enthusiasts!

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Ballooning Youth Activities in Germany

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  1. Ballooning Youth Activities in Germany

  2. BallonSportJugend des DFSV The BallonSportJugend (BSJ) is a permanent institution of the German Ballooning Federation (DFSV) for: • support of youth activities of balloon clubs (youth camps, school and club projects) with know how • support of youth activities with the German Balloon Federations Youth Balloon D-OBSJ and youth tent camp material

  3. Annual Summer Youth Camp • German Balloon Federations (DFSV) BallonSportjugend (BSJ) together with the Airsports Youth of the German Aeroclub (Luftsportjugend des DAeC). • annual since 1991

  4. Other Youth Projects • „Juniorenmeisterschaft“ in Germany • Meeting „Jeunes Brûleurs“ in France • „Youth Airgames“ of the airsports youth of Baden-Württemberg (Germany)

  5. German-French Youth Camps • annual camp since 2003 • rotational located in France and in Germany

  6. CIA International Youth Camps • Bitterfeld, Germany, 1996 • Laucha, Germany, 1997 • Czech Paradise, Czech Republik, 1998 • Fulda, Germany, 1999 • Kempten, Germany, 2000 • Laucha, Germany, 2001 • Wiehl, Germany, 2002 • Wiehl, Germany, 2003 • Wiehl, Germany, 2004 • Ortenberg, Germany, 2006

  7. CIA International Youth Camp 2008 Intentions • strengthen the participants in international team play • encourage similar initiatives in other federations

  8. CIA International Youth Camp 2008 • joint venture of BallonSportGruppe Stuttgart and the German Balloon Federation (DFSV) with aid of the CIA/FAI, the and the German Aeroclub (Luftsportjugend des DAeC). • 4 Hot Air Balloons • 2 Gas Balloons • up to 30 Participants fromAmerica, Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe aged 16 to 26 • 04. AUG bis 10. AUG 2008 • Stuttgart, Germany

  9. Some feedback … • Ballooning is not a typical activity for young people • Only in a few countries have youth activities(Germany, France) • Only few clubs and balloonists are engaged in capturing youth interest in ballooning

  10. Some feedback … • the need of a more robust structure appeared to be crucial for future initiatives • the main challenge to overcome is the cost • With the increasing help of sponsors and a helpful community in adapting the conditions to youngsters, this can be more affordable and valuable in return • Youth enthusiasm around ballooning can also be captured and fostered by gathering different people from different horizon: countries or airsports …

  11. What is their feedback … • Every young involved enjoyed ballooning • From the different initiatives: • Had the feeling to be part of the air sport community • Learn that teamwork is key to this activity and also beyond • Understood that self discipline and rigourness during flight preparation and handling of the material really matters • Had great fun with their peers and coaches

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