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Encampment
Encampment challenges you. It pushes you so you’ll grow. Are you self-disciplined? Can you lead? Can you truly work as a team? These are some of the questions the cadre will help you answer for yourself as you participate in awesome, hands-on activities and tours. Specifically, our goal is to inspire you to
• develop leadership skills,
• learn about aviation, space, and technology,
• commit to a habit of regular exercise, and
• live the Core Values.
As cadets of the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, your training will emphasize not only leadership and character, but fitness and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as you explore career opportunities in those areas and so much more.
Encampment Resources
Spring/Summer Encampments
Winter Encampments
Encampment Resources
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| Help with tuition and uniform expenses is available. Please see the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program page. CEAP opens on 1 March for Summer Encampments and 1 November for Winter Encampments. | ||
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| Encampment Curricula | Overnight Lodging | |
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Spring/Summer Encampments
Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change.
**Cadets--Please copy a parent or your Squadron Commander when emailing an encampment contact.**
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31 May - 7 June 2025 |
Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL |
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8-14 June 2025 |
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK |
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21-28 June 2025 |
Camp Navajo, Flagstaff, AZ |
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4-11 July 2025 |
Camp Robinson (North Little Rock) |
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21-29 June 2025 |
Camp Roberts, San Miguel, CA |
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5-12 June 2025 |
United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO |
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16-23 August 2025 |
Fort Devens, Devens, MA |
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21-28 June 2025 |
Camp Blanding, Starke, FL |
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13-19 July 2025 |
Fort Stewart, GA |
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22-29 June 2025 |
Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
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12-19 July 2025 |
Kilauea Military Camp, Volcano, HI |
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19-26 July 2025 |
Gowen Field ANG Base, Boise, ID |
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4-6 April and 11-13 April 2025 (Type B) |
Naval Station Great Lakes, IL |
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12-19 July 2025 |
Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, IL |
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15-21 June 2025 |
Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, IN |
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27 June - 5 July 2025 |
Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA |
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30 June - 4 July 2025 |
Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan |
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20-26 July 2025 |
Wendell H Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, KY |
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26 July - 3 August 2025 |
Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS |
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9-17 August 2025 |
Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Reisterstown, MD |
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26 July - 2 August 2025 |
Joint Base Cape Cod, Cape Cod, MA |
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28 June - 5 July 2025 |
Alpena CRTC, Alpena, MI |
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30 June - 6 July 2025 |
Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN |
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15-22 June 2025 |
Camp Shelby, MS |
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19-26 July 2025 |
Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, MO |
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12-19 July 2025 |
Fort William Henry Harrison in Helena, MT |
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14-21 June 2025 |
USAF Joint Training Facility, Wendover, UT |
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20-27 July 2025 |
Fort Devens, Devens, MA |
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26 July - 2 August 2025 |
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ |
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22-29 June 2025 |
New Mexico Technical Institute, Socorro, NM |
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20-27 July 2025 |
Hancock ANGB, Syracuse, NY |
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12-19 July 2025 |
MCAS Cherry Point, Havelock, NC |
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7-14 June 2025 |
Wright State University / Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH |
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12-19 July 2025 |
Camp Gruber Training Center, Braggs, OK |
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15-22 June 2025 |
Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA |
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8-14 June 2025 |
Camp Santiago Joint Training Site, Salinas, PR |
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3-9 August 2025 |
Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI |
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19-26 July 2025 |
Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC |
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21-29 June 2025 |
Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD |
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15-21 June 2025 |
Catoosa Volunteer Training Site, Ringgold, GA |
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15-22 June 2025 |
Camp Swift, Bastrop, TX |
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25 June - 3 July 2025 |
Wendover Joint Training Facility, Wendover, UT |
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7-13 July 2025 |
Vermont Police Academy, Pittsford, VT |
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3-10 August 2025 |
Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, VA |
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29 June - 6 July 2025 |
Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR |
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14-21 June 2025 |
Camp Dawson, Kingwood WV |
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5-12 July 2025 |
Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI |
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25 June - 3 July 2025 |
Camp Guernsey, WY |
Alabama
Website: TBA
Where: Marion Military Institute, Marion, AL
When: 31 May - 7 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 132
Cost: $300
Commander: Lt Col Benjamin Booth
Contact: bbooth@cap.gov
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Alaska
Website: TBA
Where: Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
When: 8-14 June 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: 1st Lt Jeremy Engeberg
Contact: jeremy.engeberg@akwg.cap.gov
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Arizona
Website: TBA
Where: Camp Navajo, Flagstaff, AZ
When: 21-28 June 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj James Seeds
Contact: jim.seeds@azwg.org
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Arkansas
Website: https://arwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/encampment
Where: Camp Robinson (North Little Rock)
When: 4-11 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 144
Cost: $305
Commander: Maj. Garrick St. Pierre
Contact: encampment@arwg.cap.gov
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California
Website: TBA
Where: Camp Roberts, San Miguel, CA
When: 21-29 June 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj Steven Angus
Contact: ctg@cawgcadets.org
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Colorado
Website: https://cowg.cap.gov/cowg-cadets/cadet-encampment
Where: United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
When: 5-12 June 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj Seth Martin
Contact: seth.martin@cowg.cap.gov
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Connecticut
Website: TBA
Where: Fort Devens, Devens, MA
When: 16-23 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 90
Cost: $385
Commander: Lt Col Megan Brownell
Contact: encampment@ctwg.cap.gov
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Florida
Website: TBA
Where: Camp Blanding, Starke, FL
When: 21-28 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 250 first time students, 40 advanced
Cost: $275
Commander: Maj Amon Russell
Contact: flencampmentadmin@flwgcap.us
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Georgia
Website: TBA
Where: Fort Stewart, GA
When: 13-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 250
Cost: TBA
Commander: Lt Col Joshua Stultz
Contact: encampment@gawg.cap.gov
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Germany
Website: https://nhq119.cap.gov/european-summer-encampment
Where: Ramstein Air Base, Germany
When: 22-29 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 60
Cost: $300
Commander: Lt Col Kaycee Livesay
Contact: european.encampment@os.cap.gov
Note: Members participating for the States will be required to send a photo copy of their valid passport with their application package. More information can be found on our Facebook page.
Hawaii
Website: https://hiwg-encampment.cap.gov/
Where: Kilauea Military Camp, Volcano, HI
When: 12-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 80
Cost: $450
Commander: Maj Thelma Teal
Contact: Thelma.Teal@hiwgcap.org
Note: Additional Hawaii Wing Encampment information regarding commercial travel, required training, and registration deadlines will be on our encampment website.
Idaho
Website: TBA
Where: Gowen Field ANG Base, Boise, ID
When: 19-26 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 107
Cost: $315
Commander: 1st Lt Kevin Neal
Contact: kneal@idwgcap.org
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Illinois Spring
Website: https://ilspring.cap.gov/
Where: Naval Station Great Lakes, IL
When: 4-6 April and 11-13 April 2025
Cadet Slots: 75
Cost: $160
Commander: Maj David Lee
Contact: spring.encampment@ilwg.cap.gov
Note: This is a two weekend type B encampment. Must attend both weekends to graduate. Registration: https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Events/EditEvents?EventID=4100
Illinois Summer
Website: https://ilsummer.cap.gov/
Where: Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles, IL
When: 12-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $250
Commander: Lt Col John Wenzel
Contact: jwenzel@ilwg.cap.gov
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Indiana
Website: https://inwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-program/encampment
Where: Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne, IN
When: 15-21 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 130
Cost: $300
Commander: Maj Kathy Howard
Contact: encampment@inwg.cap.gov
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Iowa
Website: https://iawg.cap.gov/who-we-are/cadet-programs/encampment
Where: Camp Dodge, Johnston, IA
When: 27 June - 5 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 250
Cost: $200
Commander: Lt Col Jason Erickson
Contact: jerickson@iawg.cap.gov
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Japan
Website: TBA
Where: Misawa Air Base, Misawa, Japan
When: 30 June 2025 - 4 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 50
Cost: TBA
Commander: 2d Lt Hasan Qureshi
Contact: hasan.qureshi@os.cap.gov
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Kentucky
Website: TBA
Where: Wendell H Ford Regional Training Center, Greenville, KY
When: 20-26 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: $400
Commander: 1st Lt Heather Gregory
Contact: hgregory@kywg.cap.gov
Note: Also hosting an Advanced Encampment focused on leadership skills. 30 slots available. More information soon.
Louisiana
Website: TBA
Where: Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, MS
When: 26 July - 3 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $175
Commander: Maj Jennifer Creel
Contact: jthcse34@yahoo.com
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Maryland/Delaware
Website: https://triwing.cap.gov/
Where: Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Reisterstown, MD
When: 9-17 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 160
Cost: $375
Commander: Maj Victor Santos
Contact: vsantos@md.cap.gov
Note:
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Student Applications via Registration Zone: https://capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=5081
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Cadet cadre applications are now CLOSED.
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Seeking senior cadre! Senior cadre application instructions and position vacancies can be found at https://triwing.cap.gov/2025-summer-encampment/cadre-applications
Massachusetts
Website: TBA
Where: Joint Base Cape Cod, Cape Cod, MA
When: 26 July - 2 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $315
Commander: Maj Brian Silva
Contact: brian.silva@mawg.cap.gov
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Michigan
Website: TBA
Where: Alpena CRTC, Alpena, MI
When: 28 June - 5 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj Adrian Hockin
Contact: adrian.hockin@miwg.cap.gov
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Minnesota
Website: https://mncadets.cap.gov/encampment/info
Where: Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN
When: 30 June - 6 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj Mike St John
Contact: encampment@mncap.org
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Mississippi
Website: mswg.cap.gov
Where: Camp Shelby, MS
When: 15-22 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $360
Commander: 1st Lt Andrea MacDonald
Contact: encampment@mswg.cap.gov
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Missouri
Website: TBA
Where: Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, MO
When: 19-26 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Capt Scott Long
Contact: encampment@mowgcap.org
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Montana
Website: TBA
Where: Fort William Henry Harrison in Helena, MT
When: 12-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Col Matthew Bolin
Contact: matthew.bolin@mtwg.cap.gov
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Nevada
Website: TBA
Where: USAF Joint Training Facility, Wendover, UT
When: 14-21 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 96
Cost: $335
Commander: Lt Col Claire Belden
Contact: claire.belden@mawg.cap.gov
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New Hampshire
Website: TBA
Where: Fort Devens, Devens, MA
When: 20-27 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Capt Julie McAdoo
Contact: jmcadoo@nhwg.cap.gov
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New Jersey
Website: TBA
Where: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
When: 26 July - 2 August 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: TBA
Commander: Maj Dana Ruggieri
Contact: encampment@njwg.cap.gov
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New Mexico
Website: TBA
Where: New Mexico Technical Institute, Socorro, NM
When: 22-29 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 90
Cost: $400
Commander: Capt Eran East
Contact: eran.east@nmwg.cap.gov
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New York
Website: https://nyw.cap.gov/encampment/enc2025/
Where: Hancock ANGB, Syracuse, NY
When: 20-27 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 125
Cost: $265
Commander: Maj Michael Cassidy
Contact: kcassidy@cap.gov
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North Carolina
Website: https://ncwg.cap.gov/events/encampment/2025-summer-encampment
Where: MCAS Cherry Point, Havelock NC
When: 12-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 240 first time students, 30 Encampment Leadership Academy
Cost: $195 first time students, $150 Encampment Leadership Academy
Commander: Major Jordan Crawford
Contact: jordan.crawford@ncwgcap.org
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Ohio
Website: https://ohwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-program/encampment
Where: Wright State University / Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH
When: 7-14 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 192 first time students, 20 advanced AE/STEM, 32 advanced USAF Career Exploration/Jr NCO Leadership
Cost: $375 first time students, $400 advanced AE/STEM, $375 advanced USAF Career Exploration/Jr NCO Leadership
Commander: Lt Col George Berghorn
Contact: encampment@ohwg.cap.gov
Note: If you are traveling in from out of state and will require a pickup, please contact the encampment team at encampment@ohwg.cap.gov PRIOR TO making any travel arrangements.
Encampment student: https://capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4820
Advanced Training Flight - AE/STEM: https://capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4830
Advanced Training Flight - Career Exploration: https://capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4831
Oklahoma
Website: https://okwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-program/encampment
Where: Camp Gruber Training Center, Braggs, OK
When: 12-19 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 75
Cost: $323
Commander: Maj Albert Sawyer
Contact: albert.h.sawyer@okwgcap.org
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Pennsylvania
Website: TBA
Where: Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
When: 15-22 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: $300
Commander: Major Edward Silassy
Contact: egardner@pawg.cap.gov
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Puerto Rico
Website: TBA
Where: Camp Santiago Joint Training Site, Salinas, PR
When: 8-14 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: $300
Commander: Maj Luis Lebron
Contact: luis.lebron@prwg.cap.gov
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Rhode Island
Website: riwg.cap.gov/encampment
Where: Naval Station Newport, Newport, RI
When: 3-9 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: $300
Commander: Col Stan Skrabut
Contact: sskrabut@riwg.cap.gov
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South Carolina
Website: TBA
Where: Fort Jackson, Columbia, SC
When: 19-26 July 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: $225 (first time and advanced students)
Commander: Col Chris Peterson
Contact: chris.peterson@scwgcap.org
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South Dakota/North Dakota (Joint Dakota)
Website: https://sdwg.cap.gov/about/missions/cadet-programs/2025-joint-dakota-encampment
Where: Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD
When: 21-29 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 104 first time students, 24 advanced
Cost: TBD
Commander: Lt Col Tom Anez
Contact: tom.anez@sdwg.cap.gov
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Tennessee
Website: https://cp.tncap.us/tennessee-wing-encampment-2025
Where: Catoosa Volunteer Training Site, Ringgold, GA
When: 15-21 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $170
Commander: Capt Lauren Divers
Contact: ldivers@cap.gov
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Texas
Website: https://txwg.cap.gov/programs/cp/activities/encampment
Where: Camp Swift, Bastrop, TX
When: 15-22 June 2025
Cadet Slots: 210 first time students, 60 advanced
Cost: $350
Commander: Maj Matt Parker
Contact: matthew.parker@txwg.cap.gov
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Utah
Website: TBA
Where: Wendover Joint Training Facility, Wendover, UT
When: 25 June - 3 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 128
Cost: $275
Commander: Capt Robert Hawk
Contact: robert.hawk@utwg.cap.gov
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Vermont
Website: https://vtwg.cap.gov/vermont-wing/green-mountain-academy
Where: Vermont Police Academy, Pittsford, VT
When: 7-13 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 50
Cost: $375
Commander: Maj. Kelli Sutton-Bosley
Contact: vtcadetprograms@vtwg.cap.gov
Note: Green Mountain Academy offers Basic and Advanced Training Squadrons. Register on the Academy website.
If you plan to fly in, please contact academy staff prior to booking your flight. The closest commercial airport is Senator Patrick Leahy in Burlington, VT (BTV).
Virginia
Website: https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment
Where: Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, VA
When: 3-10 August 2025
Cadet Slots: 275
Cost: $350
Commander: Maj Matthew McCracken
Contact: summer-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov
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Washington
Website: wawg.cap.gov/cascadefalcon
Where: Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR
When: 29 June - 6 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 200 first time students, 54 advanced
Cost: $350
Commander: Capt Patrick Wineman
Contact: cascadefalcon@wawg.cap.gov
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West Virginia
Website: https://wvwg.cap.gov/wv-wing-cadet-programs/wv-wing-encampment-2024
Where: Camp Dawson, Kingwood, WV
When: 14-21 June 2025
Cadet Slots: TBA
Cost: WVWG-$80, Out of Wing-$325
Commander: Capt Chris Bishop
Contact: chris.bishop@wvwg.cap.gov
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Wisconsin
Website: TBA
Where: Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI
When: 5-12 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: TBA
Commander: Lt Col Joshua Risler
Contact: Joshua.Risler@wicap.us
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Wyoming
Website: https://wywg.cap.gov/events/encampment
Where: Camp Guernsey, WY
When: 25 June - 3 July 2025
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: $275 (estimated)
Commander: Captain Kirsten Turner
Contact: encampment@wywg.cap.gov
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Winter Encampments
Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change.
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Wing Directors of Cadet Programs, please register your encampment with us for inclusion on this page.
Questions? hweaver@capnhq.gov
Last update: 17 April 2025
