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
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Overview of CEAP application process for cadets/family members. |
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Information on the management of CEAP for Unit Commanders, Wing DCPs, Wing Finance, etc. |
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Information on encampment webinars, office hours, and after action review. |
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All encampment training materials. |
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Encampment Commander's Checklist for FY26 (as of 15 Sep 25). See CAPR 60-1 9.3.3 and 9.3.5. |
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Winter Encampments 2025
Encampments will be listed here as they are announced. All activities may be subject to change.
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28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026 |
Colorado ANG RTC, Fort Carson, CO |
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27 December 2025 - 3 January 2026 |
Camp Blanding, Starke, FL |
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26 December 2025 - 1 January 2026 |
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam |
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28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026 |
Fort Riley, KS |
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28 December 2025 - 4 January 2026 |
Camp Rilea, Warrenton, OR |
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28 December 2025 - 3 January 2026 |
Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL |
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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
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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.
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Location |
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17-19 and 24-26 April 2026 |
Naval Station Great Lakes, IL |
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5-12 July 2026 |
Camp Ripley, Little Falls, MN |
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21-28 June 2026 |
New Mexico Technical Institute, Socorro, NM |
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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
