ENCAMPMENT
WHERE CAN YOU ATTEND ENCAMPMENT?
Civil Air Patrol encourages attending encampment in your home state, but there is no requirement to do so. In 2019, due to family circumstances and the desire to attend an advanced training school, we had cadets also attend in Wisconsin and Virginia.
Oregon also offers a winter encampment.
WHO CAN ATTEND ENCAMPMENT?
National encourages all cadets to attend an encampment as soon as possible--but we recommend waiting until at least 15 years old unless we have a conversation first. Every young person is different, so use the following information can help you ascertain your cadet's readiness.
Unlike typical Civil Air Patrol squadron meetings, encampments ratchet up a military-style training environment for a week or more. There is marching, drill, saluting, standing at attention, dorm inspections, proper addressing of officers, rushing here and there, and (consequently) emotional intensity designed to teach cadets how to overcome stress and work together as a team. Cadets may not be allowed to talk in line, at meals, or during transport, though this differs by state.
For whatever reason, this is by design. These three pages from the pocket-size Encampment Handbook issued to all cadets upon arrival offers a glimpse:
http://enardoni.com/download/HonorAgreement.pdf
http://enardoni.com/download/MilitaryStyleTrainingEnvironment.pdf
Hazing—defined as name-calling, shaming, push-ups, or other negative reinforcement punishing an individual—is still not allowed, but there is likely to be shouting around cadets.
Admittedly, shouting is necessary in life-threatening situations and can be useful as temporary motivation. In the case of encampment, shouting (or "command voice") may be used to snap cadets into moving with purpose toward a goal, such as lining up for morning formation rather than trudging out of the barracks like slobs.
Encampment is also educational and (eventually) fun. There are classes about aviation, leadership, personal discipline, anti-drug, important people in aviation history, etc. Weather-permitting, there are orientation flights for all, and every encampment boasts special activities like rocketry, an obstacle course, rappelling tower, marksmanship training, etc. Each encampment is different; you have to do your own research at https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment
To understand more, explore these recordings and the encampment curricula (including the Cadet Handbook, CAP Pamphlet 60-71 mentioned above), which are freely available at
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/encampment-webinar-registration
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/encampment-curriculum/
We recommend your cadet ramp up for encampment with the following regimen for at least two weeks before attending encampment, no matter which state you choose:
Civil Air Patrol encourages attending encampment in your home state, but there is no requirement to do so. In 2019, due to family circumstances and the desire to attend an advanced training school, we had cadets also attend in Wisconsin and Virginia.
Oregon also offers a winter encampment.
WHO CAN ATTEND ENCAMPMENT?
National encourages all cadets to attend an encampment as soon as possible--but we recommend waiting until at least 15 years old unless we have a conversation first. Every young person is different, so use the following information can help you ascertain your cadet's readiness.
Unlike typical Civil Air Patrol squadron meetings, encampments ratchet up a military-style training environment for a week or more. There is marching, drill, saluting, standing at attention, dorm inspections, proper addressing of officers, rushing here and there, and (consequently) emotional intensity designed to teach cadets how to overcome stress and work together as a team. Cadets may not be allowed to talk in line, at meals, or during transport, though this differs by state.
For whatever reason, this is by design. These three pages from the pocket-size Encampment Handbook issued to all cadets upon arrival offers a glimpse:
http://enardoni.com/download/HonorAgreement.pdf
http://enardoni.com/download/MilitaryStyleTrainingEnvironment.pdf
Hazing—defined as name-calling, shaming, push-ups, or other negative reinforcement punishing an individual—is still not allowed, but there is likely to be shouting around cadets.
Admittedly, shouting is necessary in life-threatening situations and can be useful as temporary motivation. In the case of encampment, shouting (or "command voice") may be used to snap cadets into moving with purpose toward a goal, such as lining up for morning formation rather than trudging out of the barracks like slobs.
Encampment is also educational and (eventually) fun. There are classes about aviation, leadership, personal discipline, anti-drug, important people in aviation history, etc. Weather-permitting, there are orientation flights for all, and every encampment boasts special activities like rocketry, an obstacle course, rappelling tower, marksmanship training, etc. Each encampment is different; you have to do your own research at https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment
To understand more, explore these recordings and the encampment curricula (including the Cadet Handbook, CAP Pamphlet 60-71 mentioned above), which are freely available at
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/encampment-webinar-registration
https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/activities/encampment/encampment-curriculum/
We recommend your cadet ramp up for encampment with the following regimen for at least two weeks before attending encampment, no matter which state you choose:
- Daily calisthenics, bike riding, running, treadmill, and/or other cardio exercise for at least two weeks in advance to prepare for the physical demands of marching everywhere on campus.
- Occasional fasting from phone, social media, music, etc. Not all cadets handle this "isolation" well.
- Make your bed daily and learn in advance to make "hospital corners."
- Hydrate daily at the recommended minimum for your body weight
- Wear your boots while walking for at least two hours a day. Treat blisters properly by applying moleskin ($2 at Walmart) around a blister in the morning and letting it dry out over night.
- If you are sensitive to raised voices, let someone practice using a raised voice on you every day for a while about anything or nothing.
- For one week before encampment, make yourself go to bed at 9 PM and wake at 5 AM (or as early as possible).
- Also for one week before encampment, go without coffee, soda, and other sugary drinks you supposedly can't live without. (Sugar increases likelihood of heat exhaustion.)
ENCAMPMENT DETAILS
Indiana
July 7-16, 2019
Illinois
July 20-27, 2019
Ohio
June 22-29, 2019
Kentucky
June 22-29, 2019
Michigan
Wisconsin
June 22-29, 2019
Oregon
Dec 28, 2019 to Jan 4, 2020
Indiana
July 7-16, 2019
Illinois
July 20-27, 2019
Ohio
June 22-29, 2019
Kentucky
June 22-29, 2019
Michigan
Wisconsin
June 22-29, 2019
Oregon
Dec 28, 2019 to Jan 4, 2020
PACKING FOR ENCAMPMENT
It is never too soon to start assembling the items you need for encampment.
If possible, DON'T REMOVE TAGS and SAVE YOUR PACKAGING AND RECEIPTS IN A SAFE PLACE! You never know when we will come across a better deal, and many stores will at least give you store credit for an intact return.
You may also be able to BORROW some of these items from friends/family or another CAP member.
An uncorrected Indiana packing list is attached here. Watch this space for a corrected and clarified version, coming soon. Other encampments may provide a different list on their web sites, listed above.
If possible, DON'T REMOVE TAGS and SAVE YOUR PACKAGING AND RECEIPTS IN A SAFE PLACE! You never know when we will come across a better deal, and many stores will at least give you store credit for an intact return.
You may also be able to BORROW some of these items from friends/family or another CAP member.
An uncorrected Indiana packing list is attached here. Watch this space for a corrected and clarified version, coming soon. Other encampments may provide a different list on their web sites, listed above.
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