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What's new in Cadet Programs, and what do you have to say? Join the National Cadet Team for a webinar.  

Everyone is welcome. No prior approval from the chain of command is needed. All times are in Central Time. All sessions are recorded for later viewing

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Upcoming Webinars

Cadet Competition 2024 & Beyond

Join us for an upcoming webinar as we discuss the modifications to the Cadet Competition Program. We'll be candid about the rationale behind these changes, provide a thorough examination of the main points, and allocate time for a Q&A session. Your participation is essential, so mark your calendars for this insightful discussion on the program's evolution.

Thursday, 25 January 8 pm CST

 

Have an idea for a webinar you'd like to see?  Let us know at cadets@capnhq.gov.

 

 


Previous Webinars

 

Programs

Squadron Operations

Encampment

Special Activities

Conference Sessions

Programs

 

Cadet Competition Program: 2024 & Beyond

Watch Recording

Review Slides

Jan 2024

Starting in 2024, there will no longer be a centralized, in-person championship event in Dayton during the summer. Instead, each region will host its own competition, fostering increased engagement and participation.

   

YDC-Extension: Framework For Resilience

Recording was available Only until 8 Nov 23

Sept 2023

Dr. Ben Houltberg, Ph.D, LMFT and President & CEO of the Search Institute will help us understand how to help young people grow and thrive, especially in the face of adversity. "Resilience is not a skill, but a community." 

Developmental relationships are the roots of thriving and resilient young people. Through these relationships, young people discover who they are, cultivate abilities to shape their own lives, and learn how to engage with, and contribute to, the world around them. Join us for practical application on how to to help youth live resilient lives. 

   

Cadet Wings: Application Preparation

Watch Recording

June 2023

This webinar walks cadets through the application process for Cadet Wings and what documents to have when applying. All interested cadets, parents, and senior members are encouraged to view. For more information on Cadet Wings, visit: GoCivilAirPatrol.com/CadetWings

   

YDC Extension: How to Create a Youth Development Conference Session or Stand-Alone Session

Watch Video

Lesson plans & Resources

May 2023

At the Youth Development Conference we discussed a lot of important topics surrounding squadron culture, building resilience, creating a culture of reflection, relationship building, and more. In this session we will take the most important concepts and put them into a 1-hour session that you can deliver at your wing conference, as a stand-alone virtual session, a CPO training, or wherever you choose. Included in the session notes are links to lesson plans and resources.  You do not need have attended YDC to find value in this virtual session; we encourage anyone who might want to help further CPO’s understanding of youth development concepts to view.

 

 

YDC Extension: Applying Youth Development Concepts to Encampment Culture

Watch Video

Lesson Slides, Reflective Questions & Other Resources

April 2023

This year’s Youth Development Conference focused on creating a framework that helps to build resilience in youth. This virtual session teaches you how to infuse these concepts into encampment culture, including the five-step framework for resilience, reflective practices and building connections with students. You do not need to have attended YDC to gain valuable insight from this virtual session. We encourage all encampment staff and those involved in the planning of an encampment to view.

   

Annual Cadet Survey Results 

 Watch Video

March 2023

Curt LaFond reviews the results of the Annual Survey sent out to cadets, parent and CP officers. 

   

USAF Academy Admissions Event Recording

Watch Video

February 2023

The USAF Academy admissions team will hosted a virtual event just for CAP. Cadets learned how to prepare themselves for the application process for admissions to the Air Force Academy. They also met new graduates who answered questions about how to succeed in garnering a spot in the next cadet class. Session includes a presentation and Q&A.

   

BGCA/CAP Partnership Kickoff Meeting

Watch Video

March 2022

Connect with the Boys & Girls Club of America representative and get started on accessing all the wonderful resources that BGCA has to offer. 
Meet the BGCA liaison and learn how to register for BGCA.net. Take a guided tour of the specific opportunities available to those associated with the BGCA Military Youth Affiliated Programs, discover where to find BGCA grants open to CAP and other opportunities that are available to CAP members. 

 

Cadet Advisory Council

https://vimeo.com/252554871

Jan 2018

The Cadet Advisory Council is one of the most common yet mysterious aspects of the Cadet Program.  Hear from the members of the NCAC about the purpose, operations and best practices of the council. 

 

Squadron Operations

 

Supporting Cadets with Special Needs

https://vimeo.com/307322989

Dec 2018

The Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program welcomes young people of all backgrounds and abilities in our important work.  CAP's Nondiscrimination Policy makes it clear that we'll make "reasonable accommodations" for individuals, but when a prospective cadet with special needs arrives at your door it may not be clear how best to include and support them.  Please join us for a discussion on what we can do to make sure that all cadets are able to participate in the full breadth of cadet life.  

 

Active Cadet Fitness Program

https://vimeo.com/236862212

 

The updated Active Cadet Fitness Program aligns the cadet fitness curriculum with the Presidential Youth Fitness Program.  The new CPFT regiment will be available immediately upon publication of CAPR 60-1, but isn't mandated until 1 January 2018.  Learn what makes the updated program different, what you'll need and how to make a smooth transition.

 

Encampment

 

2023 Encampment After Action Review

Watch Video

September 2023

What were the lessons learned from Summer 2023 Encampments & from the first National Encampment Survey?

   

Summer 2023 Encampment Commanders

Watch Video

March 2023

Come get the latest information about this summer's encampment season.

 

 

Summer 2023 Commandants of Cadets

Watch Video

March 2023

The Commandant of Cadets is the role that directly supports the learning goals of the Cadet Encampment Program and has the biggest impact on the cadets at the activity. Hear from the experts and share your own best practices for making encampment a positive, life-changing experience for students and cadre. 

 

 

Summer 2023 Training Officers- Supporting Cadet Success

Watch Video

May 2023

Join experts from across the country in discussing tips and tricks for seniors serving as training officers at encampments.

 

 

Summer 2023 Cadet Executive Staff- Setting the Tone

Watch Video

May 2023

Join experts from across the country in discussing tips and tricks for cadets serving as executive staff at encampments.

   

Summer 2023 Cadet Cadre: Tips for Success

Watch Video

May 2023

Join experts from across the country in discussing tips and tricks for cadets serving as flight staff at encampments.

 

 

Special Activities

 

National Cadet Special Activities and CadetInvest - Financial Assistance

   

Have you wondered how to apply for a National Cadet Special Activity?  Are you curious how cadets are selected?  As a commander or Director of Cadet Programs, you need to approve cadet applications. Where do you do that?  Wonder what scholarships or financial assistance is available to cadets from National Headquarters for cadets and how to apply? With the introduction of Youth Aviation Initiative programs, we have over $1M to help cadets attend activities and further their flying experience.  Join this webinar for a quick review of what you need to know about National Cadet Special Activities, CadetInvest and our newest diamond of cadet life-Cadet Wings-financial assistance for achieving a private pilot certification.

https://vimeo.com/303572144

 

National Cadet Special Activities

https://vimeo.com/243371991

 

Come and learn about National Cadet Special Activities! Cadets, learn how to apply and maximize your chances of getting slotted for your dream activity. Senior leaders, learn how to manage the process, approve applications and help cadets along the way.

 

Conference Sessions

 

Youth Development Conference - January 2022 (Virtual)

2022 YDC Website

Jan 2022

The 2022 CAP Youth Development Conference will focus on cultivating cadet programs to be memorable experiences that stimulate powerful learning and growth. Many CAP activities successfully create these types of experiences; leaders can leverage the Experiential Learning Cycle and Choice Theory strategies to elevate these activities to be robust and intentional experiences for cadets to learn, reflect, and grow.

Conference participants will discuss how we can elevate the culture of our home units to create environments that support positive youth development, which in-turn foster cadets' intrinsic motivations for learning and growth. We’ll examine the importance of building relationships to create positive cultures and explore how the simple habit of reflection can significantly impact youth development, elevating cadets' experiences from fun and memorable to meaningful, substantial moments of growth.

Participants will further their understanding of practical methods for designing positive youth development experiences and creating cultures that encourage growth.

All conference sessions were recorded and posted on the 2022 YDC Website

 

 

Be an Ally:  Supporting LGBT Cadets  

https://vimeo.com/234255940

 

All across America, social dynamics are changing and we’re seeing an increasing number of openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender cadets. Yet many adult volunteers lack experience mentoring LGBT youth and have questions on practical matters affecting their full inclusion. This session is an opportunity to ask questions, learn about best practices, and become a more effective ally for all cadets, especially LGBT cadets.

 

 

Questions?  cadets@capnhq.gov

Last Update: 9 Feb 2024

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