Ballonkidscamp 2026

The Ballonkidscamp 2026 is a German–French residential ballooning camp for children that combines hot-air balloon experiences with games, excursions and intercultural activities. The week-long camp brings together 27 children aged 7 to 12 from Germany and France and includes participation in balloon preparation and balloon flights under the supervision of experienced pilots. Participants are accommodated together south of Stuttgart and take part in mixed German–French groups to foster language contact and new friendships. The camp is organised by the Fédération Française d’Aérostation and the Luftsportjugend des Deutschen Aero Club e. V. and is funded by the Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk (DFJW).

Accommodation, meals, balloon flights, full programme activities; partial travel cost subsidy; possibility of additional financial assistance.

Children from Germany and France aged 7 to 12 may participate; the camp brings together 27 children from Germany and France.

Register via the online registration form linked from the organiser's page; participants arrange travel themselves (pick-up from Karlsruhe station and carpooling options offered).