Jerry LaRoche and his wife, Sue, who have been attending AirVenture for 35 years, prepare their camper in Camp Scholler. See the photo gallery

EAA's Camp Scholler officially opened up to campers Friday morning, June 26, marking one month before the start of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Camp Scholler sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are available only for EAA members and their guests.

Camp Scholler creates the unique Oshkosh atmosphere where tens of thousands of EAAers form a community based on the love of aviation. Lifelong friendships often result, as people traditionally set up camp in the same locations year after year.

EAA member Jerry LaRoche, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, commented, "We've camped in the same spot every year and the only thing that has changed is the size of the trees."

Camp Scholler campsites accommodate tents, vehicles, and RVs. Available amenities include general stores, free Wi-Fi, food services, shower facilities, RV pumping station, designated handicap camping areas, 24-hour generator use areas, and more. In addition, several shower buildings have been expanded to include flush toilet facilities, a first for AirVenture.

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