COWG Summer Encampment 2024

WHO:  •  Cadets with Curry or higher to attend as First Time Students

               •  Cadets who have previously attended an Encampment to serve as Cadre

               •  Seniors who can serve as Training or Staff Officers to work with cadets

WHAT:  Mission -  The purpose of the cadet encampment is for cadets to develop leadership skills, investigate the aerospace sciences and related careers, commit to a habit of regular exercise, and solidify their moral character.

WHERE:  US Air Force Academy Prep School, Colorado Springs, Colorado

WHEN:  •  Encampment  - 5-12 June 2024   (mark your calendars!)

                 • Staff Training (PIPER) -  3-4 June 2024 onsite, additional training TBD

                 • Cadet Cadre Selection (CESSnA):  scheduled 23 March 2024

WHY:  Encampment is a cadet’s key to many Civil Air Patrol opportunities from rising in leadership and grade in their squadrons to National Cadet Special Activities. 

HOW:  • Watch for announcements for application windows for Cadet Cadre, Seniors,  and Students.  Cadet Command Staff is currently open, closes on 29 Jan.

               • Applications will be available on eServices Registration Zone on each opening date.  Cadre applications will require additional paperwork.

               • Email questions to ENCAMPMENT.SUMMER@COWG.CAP.GOV

            Tip:  make sure this email is in your address book so you don’t miss updates!

• Staff training (PIPER) will be held 3-4 June 2024.
• Cadet Command Cadre application window is open now through 29 January.
• Send an email to request an application packet.
• Cadet Cadre application window will open in February.
• Student application window will open in March.