New England Soaring Association (NESA) host the SSA Region 1 Cross Country Development Camp this summer from Monday, June 30th through Sunday, July 6th, 2025.
Event Registration is $200. Tows (2,500ft) are $60.
There will be normal club operations the weekend of 6/28-6/29. Anyone arriving early must seek out a club instructor for a site and operations brief if they wish to get take a tow before the official start of the camp on Monday.
Minimum pilot experience:
Participants: Pilots wishing to particpate must have successfully completed several 2hr plus soaring flights, Cross Country experience is not required.
Mentors: Mentor pilots must hold at least gold distance (or diamond goal) badge legs.
Contacts:
Camp Director: Tony Smolder (346) 244-3681 Camp Manager: Alasdair Crawford (802) 591-7706
Important Documents:
SSA Camp Registration Site: SSA – Member Resources (you must log in to SSA)
NESA Event Membership Application Form: NESA – Event Membership Application
Site Briefing Document: Springfield Briefing Document
Springfield Turnpoint Files: Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint Exchange: Springfield, Vermont
Camping and Lodging Options:
Camping is available on field. Limited hook-ups (electricity only) are available. Free on-site showers available. If you intend to camp, please indicate that when completing your Temporary NESA Membership Application.
For non-campers, the following local accommodations are available:
Some favorite Local Restaurants & Pubs:
BlackRock Steakhouse The Copper Fox
MacLaomainn’s Scottish Pub The Pizza Stone
The Weathersfield Inn Mojo Cafe (Ludlow)
Other things to do in the local area:
There are many local recreation and attraction options including:
- Road Biking; Hiking and Mountain Biking (Ascutney Trails);
- Kayaking (North Springfield Lake, Staughton Pond, Connecticut River);
- Local Breweries & Distilleries (Silo Distillery, Trout River Brewing , Harpoon Brewery);
- Glass Blowing & Pottery ( Simon Pierce, Windsor );
- Local Cheese Makers (Farmstead Cheese) and the VT Cheese Trail;
We look forward to seeing you in Vermont this summer.
Condor:
For Condor Users, scenery is available if you wish to familiarize yourself with the task area ahead of time – Condor Scenery
