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
Winter Encampments (2025)
Spring/Summer Encampments (2026)

Encampment Resources

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program	Overview of CEAP application process for cadets/family members.
CEAP for Adult Leaders	Information on the management of CEAP for Unit Commanders, Wing DCPs, Wing Finance, etc.
Encampment Webinars	Information on encampment webinars, office hours, and after action review.
Encampment Curriculum	All encampment training materials.
Encampment Commander's Checklist	Encampment Commander's Checklist for FY26 (as of 15 Sep 25). See CAPR 60-1 9.3.3 and 9.3.5.

Winter Encampments 2025

Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change. 

Wing	Dates	Location
Colorado	28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026	Colorado ANG RTC, Fort Carson, CO
Florida	27 December 2025 - 3 January 2026	Camp Blanding, Starke, FL
Guam	26 December 2025 - 1 January 2026	Andersen Air Force Base, Guam
Kansas	28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026	Fort Riley, KS
Oregon	28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026	Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR
SER	28 December 2025 - 3 January 2026	Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL
Texas	28 December 2025 - 3 January 2026	Sheppard AFB, TX

Colorado

Website: https://cowg.cap.gov/cowg-cadets/cadet-encampment

Where:  Colorado ANG RTC, Fort Carson, CO

When: 28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 192 first time students, 54 Colorado Leadership Academy (CoLA)

Cost: $375 first time students and CoLA

Commander: Capt Evan R. Jones

Contact: encampment.winter@cowg.cap.gov

Note:
Registration (first time students) https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=6513

Registration (CoLA) https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=6515

Florida

Website: FLWG Winter Encampment | Civil Air Patrol

Where:  Camp Blanding, Starke, FL

When: 27 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 210 first time students, 40 ATS

Cost: $300

Commander: Lt Col Julio Pastoriza

Contact: flencampmentadmin@flwgcap.us

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Guam

Website: TBA

Where:  Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

When: 26 December 2025 - 1 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 50

Cost: $300

Commander: SM Cody Balsness 

Contact: joshua.plummer@os.cap.gov

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Kansas

Website: Encampment | Kansas Wing CAP

Where:  Fort Riley, KS

When: 28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 96

Cost: $390

Commander: Maj Stacey Kreitz

Contact: encampment@kswg.cap.gov

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Oregon

Website: Winter Raptor Encampment | Civil Air Patrol

Where:  Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR

When: 28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 160

Cost: $425

Commander: Capt Michael Lyman

Contact: michael.lyman@orwgcap.org

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SER

Website: TBD

Where:  Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL

When: 28 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 150 

Cost: $260

Commander: Col Richard Greenwood

Contact: encampment@ser.cap.gov

Note: Registration in Registration Zone closes 31 October.
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=7709

Texas

Website: Winter Encampment 2025 | Civil Air Patrol

Where:  Sheppard AFB, TX

When: 28 December 2025 - 3 January 2026

Cadet Slots: 180

Cost: $325

Commander: Lt Col Ed McFadden

Contact: edward.mcfadden@txwg.cap.gov

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Spring/Summer Encampments 2026

Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change. 

Wing	Dates	Location
Illinois Spring	17-19 and 24-26 April 2026	Naval Station Great Lakes, IL
Minnesota	5-12 July 2026	Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN
New Mexico	21-28 June 2026	New Mexico Technical Institute, Socorro, NM
Ohio	6-13 June 2026	Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Illinois Spring

Website: https://ilspring.cap.gov/

Where:  Naval Station Great Lakes, IL

When: 17-19 April and 24-26 April 2026

Cadet Slots: 75

Cost: $160

Commander: Maj David Lee

Contact: spring.encampment@ilwg.cap.gov

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Minnesota

Website: TBA

Where:  Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN

When: 5-12 July 2026

Cadet Slots: 200

Cost: TBA

Commander: Lt Col Blane Pierson

Contact: encampment@mncap.org

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New Mexico

Website: TBA

Where:  New Mexico Technical Institute, Socorro, NM

When: 21-28 June 2026

Cadet Slots: TBA

Cost: TBA

Commander: Capt Eran East

Contact: eran.east@nmwg.cap.gov

Note: Application for Command Staff open until 30 September 2025
https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=6893

Ohio

Website: TBA

Where:  Wright State University, Dayton, OH

When: 6-13 June 2026

Cadet Slots: 192 first time students, 44 advanced training flight

Cost: TBA

Commander: Lt Col George Berghorn

Contact: george.berghorn@ohwg.cap.gov

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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: 27 October 2025