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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.

Wing

Dates

Location

Alabama

03 - 10 June 2023

Marion Military Institute, Marion AL

Alaska

18 - 24 June 2023

JBER, Anchorage, AK

Arizona

10 - 17 June 2023

Fort Huachuca Army Post, Sierra Vista, AZ

Arkansas

23 - 30 June 2023

Camp Robinson/ Little Rock AFB

California

22 - 30 July 2023

Camp Roberts (CA ARNG)

Colorado

09 - 16 June 2023

US Air Force Academy Prep School

Connecticut

29 July - 05 August 2023

Camp Nett - Niantic, CT

District of Columbia

13 - 20 August 2023

1293 S Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Florida

01 - 08 July 2023

Camp Blanding Joint Training Base

Georgia

02 - 08 July 2023

Riverside Prepatory Academy, Gainesville, GA

Germany

24 June - 01 July 2023

Ramstein Air Base, Germany

Hawaii

15 - 22 July 2023

Kilauea Military Camp (KMC) Volcano, Hawaii

Iowa/Nebraska

06 - 14 July 2023

Camp Dodge, Johnston, Iowa

Idaho

22 - 29 July 2023

Gowen Field, Boise, ID

Illinois

22 - 29 July 2023

Marseilles Training Center, Marseilles IL

Indiana

09 - 15 July 2023

Indiana Institute of Technology, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Kentucky

25 June - 1 July 2023

Harold Disney Training Center, Artemus, KY

Louisiana

22 - 30 June 2023

Keesler AFB, MS

Maine

25 June - 02 July 2023

Bog Brook Training Facility, 27 Military Circle, Gilead, ME

Maryland/Delaware

24 June - 01 July 2023

Camp Fretterd Military Reservation, Reisterstown, MD

Massachusetts

29 July - 05 August 2023

JBCC, MA

Michigan

08 - 15 July 2023

Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center

Minnesota

24 June - 01 July 2023

Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN

Mississippi

18 - 25 June 2023

Camp Shelby

Missouri

15 - 22 July 2023

Missouri Military Academy, Mexico MO

Montana

24 June - 01 July 2023

Fort Harrison, Helena, Mt

Nevada

22 - 29 July 2023

USAF Joint Training Facility Wendover, UT

New Hampshire

16 - 23 July 2023

Fort Devens, Ayer, MA

New Jersey

12 - 19 August 2023

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

New Mexico

15 - 23 June 2023

New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM

New York

09 - 16 July 2023

Hancock Field ANG, Syracuse, NY

North Carolina

08 - 15 July 2023

Camp Butner Training Center

Ohio

11 - 17 June 2023

Athletes In Action, Xenia, OH

Oklahoma

08 - 15 July 2023

Camp Gruber, Braggs, OK

Pennsylvania

18 - 25 June 2023

Fort Indiantown Gap (Annville, PA)

Puerto Rico

11 - 17 June 2023

Centro Residencial de Oportunidades Educativas (CROEM) Mayaguez

Rhode Island

16 - 22 July 2023

Camp Varnum, Narragansett, RI

South Carolina

08 - 15 July 2023

McCrady Training Center, Eastover, SC

South Dakota/North Dakota

24 June - 02 July 2023

Camp Rapid, Radid City, South Dakota

South Korea

10 - 17 June 2023

Seoul Air Base, South Korea (Overseas Squadrons)

Tennessee

29 June - 05 July 2023

McGhee-Tyson ANGB, TN (Knoxville)

Texas

18 - 25 June 2023

North Fort Hood, Texas

Utah

17 - 24 June 2023

Wendover Joint Training Facility

Vermont

16 - 23 July 2023

Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vermont

Virginia

16 - 23 July 2023

Fort Pickett Military Training Center

Washington

02 - 09 July 2023

Camp Rilea, 33168 Patriot Way, Warrenton, Oregon 97146

West Virginia

17 - 24 June 2023

Camp Dawson, Kingwood WV

Wisconsin

24 June - 01 July 2023

Volk Field ANGB, Camp Douglas, WI

Wyoming

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

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