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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.
| Financial Assistance | ||
| 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. | ||
| COVID-19 Host Wing Information | Encampment Webinars | |
| Encampment staff will communicate COVID-19 protocols to parents prior to encampment. Requirements are based on local public health policies, host institutions, and CDC guidance. | Click here for information on the Spring 23 Encampment Webinar Series. | |
| Encampment Curricula | Overnight Lodging | |
| All training materials are available online. | Click here for details on overnight activity lodging policies. | |
| Air Force Support for CAP Encampments | FY22 Encampment Report | |
| Click here for a letter referencing 2022 Air Force support for CAP encampments. | Click here for the FY22 Encampment Data Report | |
Summer Encampments
Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change.
Directors of cadet programs, please register your encampment with us for inclusion on this page.
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Wing |
Dates |
Location |
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03 - 10 June 2023 |
Marion Military Institute, Marion AL |
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18 - 24 June 2023 |
JBER, Anchorage, AK |
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10 - 17 June 2023 |
Fort Huachuca Army Post, Sierra Vista, AZ |
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23 - 30 June 2023 |
Camp Robinson/ Little Rock AFB |
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22 - 30 July 2023 |
Camp Roberts (CA ARNG) |
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09 - 16 June 2023 |
US Air Force Academy Prep School |
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29 July - 05 August 2023 |
Camp Nett - Niantic, CT |
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13 - 20 August 2023 |
1293 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 |
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01 - 08 July 2023 |
Camp Blanding Joint Training Base |
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02 - 08 July 2023 |
Riverside Prepatory Academy, Gainesville, GA |
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24 June - 01 July 2023 |
Ramstein Air Base, Germany |
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15 - 22 July 2023 |
Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) Volcano, Hawaii |
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06 - 14 July 2023 |
Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa |
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22 - 29 July 2023 |
Gowen Field, Boise, ID |
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22 - 29 July 2023 |
Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles IL |
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09 - 15 July 2023 |
Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana |
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25 June - 1 July 2023 |
Harold Disney Training Center, Artemus, KY |
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22 - 30 June 2023 |
Keesler AFB, MS |
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25 June - 02 July 2023 |
Bog Brook Training Facility, 27 Military Circle, Gilead, ME |
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24 June - 01 July 2023 |
Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Reisterstown, MD |
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29 July - 05 August 2023 |
JBCC, MA |
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08 - 15 July 2023 |
Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center |
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24 June - 01 July 2023 |
Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN |
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18 - 25 June 2023 |
Camp Shelby |
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15 - 22 July 2023 |
Missouri Military Academy, Mexico MO |
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24 June - 01 July 2023 |
Fort Harrison, Helena, Mt |
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22 - 29 July 2023 |
USAF Joint Training Facility Wendover, UT |
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16 - 23 July 2023 |
Fort Devens, Ayer, MA |
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12 - 19 August 2023 |
Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst |
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15 - 23 June 2023 |
New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM |
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09 - 16 July 2023 |
Hancock Field ANG, Syracuse, NY |
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08 - 15 July 2023 |
Camp Butner Training Center |
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11 - 17 June 2023 |
Athletes In Action, Xenia, OH |
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08 - 15 July 2023 |
Camp Gruber, Braggs, OK |
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18 - 25 June 2023 |
Fort Indiantown Gap (Annville, PA) |
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11 - 17 June 2023 |
Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas (CROEM) Mayaguez |
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16 - 22 July 2023 |
Camp Varnum, Narragansett, RI |
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08 - 15 July 2023 |
McCrady Training Center, Eastover, SC |
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24 June - 02 July 2023 |
Camp Rapid, Radid City, South Dakota |
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10 - 17 June 2023 |
Seoul Air Base, South Korea (Overseas Squadrons) |
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29 June - 05 July 2023 |
McGhee-Tyson ANGB, TN (Knoxville) |
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18 - 25 June 2023 |
North Fort Hood, Texas |
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17 - 24 June 2023 |
Wendover Joint Training Facility |
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16 - 23 July 2023 |
Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vermont |
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16 - 23 July 2023 |
Fort Pickett Military Training Center |
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02 - 09 July 2023 |
Camp Rilea, 33168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, Oregon 97146 |
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17 - 24 June 2023 |
Camp Dawson, Kingwood WV |
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24 June - 01 July 2023 |
Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI |
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22 - 30 July 2023 |
Camp Guernsey, Guernsey, WY |
Alabama
Website: https://alwgcadets.org/encampment
Where: Marion Military Institute, Marion AL
When: 03 - 10 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $225
Commander: Lt Col Arnold Staton
Contact: encampment.registration@alwg.us
Alaska
Website: https://akwg.cap.gov/encampment/2023
Where: JBER, Anchorage, AK
When: 18 - 24 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 80
Cost: TBD
Commander: Lt Col Brian Porter
Contact: encampment@akwg.cap.gov
Arizona
Website: http://encampment.azwg.org/
Where: Fort Huachuca Army Post, Sierra Vista, AZ
When: 10 - 17 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: TBD
Commander: Lt Col Jerad Hoff
Contact: jhoff@cap.gov
Arkansas
Website: https://arwg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/encampment
Where: Camp Robinson/ Little Rock AFB
When: 23 - 30 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: TBD
Commander: Maj Lee Guidry
Contact: Encampment@arwg.cap.gov
California
Website: www.cawgencampment.cawgcap.org
Where: Camp Roberts (CA ARNG)
When: 22 - 30 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 350
Cost: $350
Commander: Maj Timothy Albert
Contact: timothy.albert@cawgcap.org
Note: Cadre applications open in April; student applications open in mid-May. Watch CAWG Encampment website and @cawgencampment social media for updates.
Colorado
Website: https://encampment.cap.gov.production.premier.siteviz.com/encampment-application-page
Where: US Air Force Academy Prep School
When: 09 - 16 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 110
Cost: $230
Commander: Capt George 'Chris' Peck
Contact: encampment@cowg.cap.gov
Note:
Cadets with completed applications will be considered first. Priority will be given to Cadets who need encampment for promotion and Colorado Wing cadets.
Application deadline: April 8, 2023
Connecticut
Website: https://ctwg.cap.gov/member-resources/encampment-2023
Where: Camp Nett - Niantic, CT
When: 29 July - 05 August 2023
Cadet Slots: 220
Cost: $250
Commander: MSgt Rob Baron
Contact: encampment2023@ctwg.cap.gov
District of Columbia
Website:
Where: 1293 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
When: 13 - 20 August 2023
Cadet Slots: 70
Cost: TBD
Commander: Lt Col John Davies
Contact: john.davies@natcapwg.cap.gov
Florida
Website:
Where: Camp Blanding Joint Training Base
When: 01 - 08 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 240
Cost: $250
Commander: TBD
Contact: cpforms@flwgcap.us
Georgia
Website:
Where: Riverside Prepatory Academy, Gainesville, GA
When: 02 - 08 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 192
Cost: $200
Commander: Maj Brian Johnston
Contact: encampment@gawg.cap.gov
Germany
Website:
Where: Ramstein Air Base, Germany
When: 24 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 80
Cost: $250
Commander: Maj Michael Livesay
Contact: European-Encampment@os.cap.gov
Note: This encampment is hosted by NHQ-119 Ramstein Cadet Squadron and takes place on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Current Passports will be required for travel.
Hawaii
Website:
Where: Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) Volcano, Hawaii
When: 15 - 22 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 80
Cost: $325
Commander: Lt Col Marlene Johnson
Contact: marlene.johnson@hiwgcap.org
Iowa/Nebraska
Website: https://iawg.cap.gov/who-we-are/cadet-programs/encampment
Where: Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa
When: 06 - 14 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 60
Cost: $170
Commander: Lt Col Jeffrey Michalski
Contact: jeff.michalski@thinkspaceit.com
Note:
- Cadet Staff Cost: $50, Senior Member Staff Cost: $0
- Special Menu Cost: +$50
- Cutoff date for Cadet Staff applications: May 4th
- Cutoff date for Cadet Student applications: June 15th
Idaho
Website: https://idwg.cap.gov/events/encampment-2022
Where: Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho
When: 22 - 29 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: $300
Commander: Capt James Meyer
Contact: ENCAMPMENT@IDWGCAP.ORG
Illinois
Website: https://ilsummer.cap.gov/
Where: Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles IL
When: 22 - 29 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: TBD
Commander: Capt Gabriel McDowell
Contact: gmcdowell@ilwg.cap.gov
Indiana
Website: www.inwg.cap.gov
Where: Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana
When: 09 - 15 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $250
Commander: Col Richard Griffith
Contact: encampment@inwg.cap.gov
Kentucky
Website:
Where: Harold Disney Training Center, Artemus, KY
When: 25 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 110
Cost: $250
Commander: SMSgt Douglas Cordova
Contact: encampment@kywg.cap.gov
Louisiana
Website:
Where: Keesler AFB, MS
When: 22 - 30 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: $145
Commander: Lt Col Victor Santana
Contact: vsantana@cap.gov
Maine
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/mewg.cap.gov/public/encampment
Where: Bog Brook Training Facility, 27 Military Circle, Gilead, ME
When: 25 June - 02 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 50
Cost: $300
Commander: 2d Lt Charity Klinger
Contact: charity.klinger@mewg.cap.gov
Note:
- Cost for Cadet staff is $150
- Cadet Staff need to apply for staff positions no later than 28 February 2023
-Deadline for Student Basic and Advanced Flight Student applications is no later than 24 May 2023
Maryland/Delaware
Website: https://triwing.cap.gov/
Where: Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Reisterstown, MD
When: 24 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $350
Commander: Lt Col Brenda Reed
Contact: triwing@md.cap.gov
Massachusetts
Website:
Where: JBCC, MA
When: 29 July - 05 August 2023
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: $225
Commander: Major Brian Silva
Contact: brian.silva@mawg.cap.gov
Note: Dates are tentative approval from 102d
Michigan
Website: https://miwg.cap.gov/programs/cadets/encampment
Where: Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center
When: 08 - 15 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 175
Cost: $225
Commander: Lt Col Eric Scott
Contact: miwgencampmentreg@gmail.com
Minnesota
Website: https://mncadets.cap.gov/encampment/info
Where: Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN
When: 24 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $300
Commander: Capt Mike St. John
Contact: encampment@mncap.org
Mississippi
Website: https://mswg.cap.gov/current-events/mississippi-wing-summer-encampment
Where: Camp Shelby
When: 18 - 25 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 400
Cost: $250
Commander: 1st Lt Andrea MacDonald
Contact: Encampment@mswg.cap.gov
Missouri
Website: https://mowg.cap.gov/programs/missions/cadet-programs/ctg
Where: Missouri Military Academy, Mexico MO
When: 15 - 22 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 250
Cost: $300
Commander: Lt Col Mike Toedebusch, CAP
Contact: encampment@mowgcap.org
Montana
Website: https://mtwg.cap.gov/members/encampment
Where: Fort Harrison, Helena, Mt
When: 24 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 70
Cost: $320
Commander: Col Spencer Gilchrest
Contact: bigskyencampment@mtwg.cap.gov
Nevada
Website:
Where: USAF Joint Training Facility Wendover, UT
When: 22 - 29 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 75
Cost: $315
Commander: TSgt Shawn Carter
Contact: Shawn.carter@nvwgcap.org
Note: Registration will open March 1, 2023 (Tentative)
New Hampshire
Website: https://www.nhwgacademy.org/
Where: Fort Devens, Ayer, MA
When: 16 - 23 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 90
Cost: $300
Commander: TBD
Contact: encampment@nhwg.cap.gov
New Jersey
Website: https://njwg.cap.gov/events2023vr/basic-encampment
Where: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
When: 12 - 19 August 2023
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $200
Commander: Lt Col Bruce Brown
Contact: edward.brown@njwg.cap.gov
Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change base on AF needs
New Mexico
Website: https://nmwg.cap.gov/members/calendar/summer-encampment
Where: New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM
When: 15 - 23 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 70
Cost: $330 for Cadets, $150 for Senior Members
Commander: Capt William Armijo
Contact: encadmin@nmcap.us
New York
Website: https://nyw.cap.gov/encampment
Where: Hancock Field ANG, Syracuse, NY
When: 09 - 16 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 120
Cost: $235
Commander: Maj Christian Granda
Contact: bburns@cap.gov
North Carolina
Website:
Where: Camp Butner Training Center
When: 08 - 15 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 145
Cost: $265
Commander: Maj James Fitzpatrick
Contact: ncwgencampment@ncwgcap.org
Ohio
Website: https://ohwg.cap.gov/events/encampment
Where: Athletes In Action, Xenia, OH
When: 11 - 17 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 160
Cost: $300 for Students, $150 for Staff
Commander: Capt C. Roger Pinney
Contact: encampment@ohwg.cap.gov
Oklahoma
Website: https://okwg.cap.gov/about/calendar/encampment
Where: Camp Gruber Braggs, OK
When: 08 - 15 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 200
Cost: $300
Commander: Capt Don Bruecks
Contact: encampment@okwgcap.org
Note: NCOA will be an advance camp taking place at the same time as the beginning student encampment. Registration for the NCOA is located on the encampment webpage. NCOA student cost is $200.00.
Oregon
Website: https://orwgcap.regfox.com/winter-raptor-2022-encampment
Where: Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR, 97146
When: 28 December 2022 - 03 January 2023
Cadet Slots: 216
Cost: $300
Commander: Col William Ray
Contact: harold.buchanan@orwgcap.org
Note: Registration deadline is 10 Nov 22
Pennsylvania
Website: https://www.pawgcts.org/
Where: Fort Indiantown Gap (Annville, PA)
When: 18 - 25 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 300
Cost: $225
Commander: Col Gary Fleming
Contact: cts@pawg.cap.gov
Puerto Rico
Website:
Where: Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas (CROEM) Mayaguez
When: 11 - 17 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 130
Cost: $250
Commander: Capt Evaristo Lopez
Contact: evaristo.lopez@prwg.cap.gov
Rhode Island
Website:
Where: Camp Varnum, Narragansett, RI
When: 16 - 22 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 75
Cost: $288
Commander: 2d Lt Michele Johnfroe
Contact: mjohnfroe@riwg.cap.gov
Note: Cost of the encampment will be announced as soon as possible
South Carolina
Website: https://scwg.cap.gov/programs/cadets-programs/sc-wing-2023-summer-encampment
Where: McCrady Training Center, Eastover, SC
When: 08 - 15 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 128 (96 Basic, 32 Advanced)
Cost: $200
Commander: Maj Norwood Bodie
Contact: norwood.bodie@scwgcap.org
Note:
- Cost for Cadet staff is $100
- Graduation is tentatively scheduled for Saturday 15 Jul at 1200 noon
- Event is located on a military installation, members must register and provide personal information in order to access the base, and not bring any firearms or illicit drugs
South Dakota/North Dakota
Website: https://sdwg.cap.gov/about/missions/cadet-programs/encampment
Where: Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota
When: 24 June - 02 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 84 (72 Basic, 12 Advanced)
Cost: $300
Commander: Lt Col Tom Anez
Contact: tom.anez@sdwg.cap.gov
Note: Tuition costs are subject to change, based on local costs for food/fuel estimate 60 days prior to start of encampment.
South Korea
Website:
Where: Seoul Air Base, South Korea (Overseas Squadrons)
When: 10 - 17 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 40
Cost: $250
Commander: Capt Kevin Abington
Contact: kevin.abington@os.cap.gov
Tennessee
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/tncap.us/cp/tennessee-wing-encampment-2023
Where: McGhee-Tyson ANGB, TN (Knoxville)
When: 29 June - 05 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 110
Cost: $160
Commander: Capt Renee Bailey
Contact: cadetprograms@tncap.us
Texas
Website: https://txwg.cap.gov/programs/cp/activities/encampment
Where: North Fort Hood, Texas
When: 18 - 25 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 250
Cost:
Commander:
Contact: CP@txwg.cap.gov
Utah
Website: https://utwg.cap.gov/events/desert-hawk-summer-encampment
Where: Wendover Joint Training Facility
When: 17 - 24 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 150
Cost: $250
Commander: Col Mike Fernandez
Contact: Deserthawk@utwg.cap.gov
Note: UTWG Summer Encampment is hosted at a historic WW2 location. It is not the usual spit and polish encampment, but a unique learning environment and positive experience that will be remembered for the rest of your life.
Vermont
Website: https://vtwg.cap.gov/events/vermont-wing-summer-encampment-2023
Where: Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vermont
When: 16 - 23 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 100
Cost: $315
Commander: TBD
Contact: ksuttonb@vtwg.cap.gov
Virginia
Website: https://vawg.cap.gov/programs/cadet-programs/summer-encampment
Where: Fort Pickett Military Training Center
When: 16 - 23 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 264
Cost: $280
Commander: Lt Col Scott Nicholsen
Contact: summer-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov
Washington
Website: https://cascadefalcon.wawg.cap.gov/
Where: Camp Rilea, 33168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, Oregon 97146
When: 02 - 09 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 180
Cost: $300
Commander: Lt Col Sid Wiggs
Contact: cascadefalcon@wawg.cap.gov
Note: Advanced Training Squadron (ATS) will also be held during this encampment. Encampment graduates are eligible to apply for ATS. There will be 70 ATS slots in addition to the 180 student slots.
West Virginia
Website: https://wvwg.cap.gov/wv-wing-cadet-programs/wv-wing-encampment-2023
Where: Camp Dawson, Kingwood WV
When: 17 - 24 June 2023
Cadet Slots: 80
Cost: $300
Commander: Col Moody
Contact: svelez@wvwg.cap.gov
Wisconsin
Website: https://wiwgencampment.org/
Where: Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI
When: 24 June - 01 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 175
Cost: TBD
Commander: Maj Terrance Schmitt
Contact: todd.mandel@wicap.us
Wyoming
Website: https://wywg.cap.gov/encampment
Where: Camp Guernsey, Guernsey, WY
When: 22 - 30 July 2023
Cadet Slots: 64
Cost: $275
Commander: 1st Lt Thyra Nagy
Contact: encampment@wywg.cap.gov
Questions? cadets@capnhq.gov
Last update: 23 March 2023
