Latest News & Updates
Dec 8, 2025 • Andrés
IAYC 2026 Announcement
The next IAYC will be held at El Albergue Solanillos in Spain, from August 2nd to 22nd!
Dec 31, 2024 • Ruurd
IAYC 2025 First Info
Details of the IAYC 2025, check out this year's working groups and apply online!
Sep 17, 2024 • Marko
IAYC 2025 Announcement
The next IAYC will be held at de Klonie in the Netherlands, from the 1st August to the 21st August!
About the IAYC
The IAYC is an experience unlike any other; a place for unforgettable memories and lifelong friendships. Young and enthusiastic students come together from all corners of the world, aged between 16 and 24. The camp hosts around 65 participants for three weeks in a remote location, with access to some of the most spectacular skies you may have ever seen.
The amount of knowledge to be gained from the IAYC is limitless. You can learn to use telescopes, create incredible astro-photographs, and most of all work on a project of your own, guided by a leader who will help you to make some amazing discoveries. No previous astrophysical knowledge is required; all that is needed is a passion for astronomy and the night skies!
Get to know us
You can find more information about what camp is like on the Program page of our website. We invite you to read the Camp Impressions page where previous participants have written about their experiences at their first camp.
Ready to join us?
If you would like to apply to the next IAYC, please visit the IAYC 2026 First Info page where details about the next camp can be found. Applications typically open in January and close in March.
Support the IAYC
IAYC is a non-profit organisation run by volunteers. Your donations directly benefit camp participants and help keep the IAYC affordable for everyone.
PayPal
Make a one-time or monthly donation to help us keep camp fees low, purchase new equipment, and provide grants to participants in need.
Donate via PayPalTax-deductible in many countries.
Donorbox
Set up monthly or yearly recurring donations to help us plan for the future and support ongoing operations. Leave us a message on our donor wall!
Donate via DonorboxEasy recurring donations with automatic receipts.
Sponsorship
We are happy to discuss partnership opportunities as well as cash or equipment donations. Our Sponsor Pack can be found on the below page.
Learn about SponsorshipContact us at sponsorship@iayc.org.
Our Supporters
We are grateful to our supporters who help make the IAYC possible.
