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 BarracksWhere 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. |
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Dormitory Rooms & Hotel RoomsWhere 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. |
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TentsWhere 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. |
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Hangar Floor / Gymnasium FloorWhere 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. |
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ShowersSome facilities offer only communal showers (top). |