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What is the lodging situation at an overnight cadet activity?

Cadet lodging varies by facility. There is no standard arrangement for lodging. Some of the most common environments include: 

 

Open Bay Barracks  

Where Found:  Military installations

Capacity:  Usually 15-50 cadets per barracks bay

Adult Chaperones:  Typically lodge in a separate space from the cadets, or in a semi-private space located in that barracks bay

Special Notes:  A couple makeshift “dressing rooms” are often created as optional spaces for persons wanting some privacy.

Dormitory Rooms & Hotel Rooms

Where Found:  College campuses, some military installations, hotels

Capacity:  Usually 1-4 cadets per room

Adult Chaperones:  Do not share dorm rooms with cadets; adults lodge only with other adults or their own children

Special Notes:  Sometimes two dorms share an adjoining single-person bathroom. CAP considers age when assigning roommates. 

Tents

Where Found:  Field conditions, Scouting facilities, military installations

Capacity:  Usually 1 to 12 cadets per tent

Adult Chaperones:  Do not share tents with cadets; adults lodge only with other adults or their own children

Special Notes:  When small tents are used, the tents are typically provided by participating cadets. Those who do not own a tent are assigned to the vacant spaces.

Hangar Floor / Gymnasium Floor

Where Found:  Airports, military installations, schools

Capacity:  50 or more cadets

Adult Chaperones:  Typically position themselves between the male and female cadet spaces – “center court” in the large open area.

Showers

Some facilities offer only communal showers (top). 

Some facilities offer semi-private shower stalls (bottom). 

Private, hotel-style showers are rare at cadet events.

 

 

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