2024 Georgia Wing Encampment

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GRADUATION AND DISMISSAL

Address: 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501

Please arrive between 9:45 a.m. and noon on JUNE 29, 2024. Graduation will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. You will park in the Elkin or North parking lot (see map) and walk following the signs to the new indoor graduation area.

 

DEPARTURE INSTRUCTIONS

The scheduled departure date is JUNE 29, 2024 for students is between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Immediately following the graduation ceremony, you will march as a flight to the John L. Beaver Field House. You will then begin the sign-out process. Graduation is set to end at 11:30 a.m. but it could take up to one hour to out-process depending on if you have contraband to retrieve, etc. as you will be following one of multiple lines. You will then meet your family in the Elkin parking lot, which is directly in front of the John L. Beaver Field House. Encampment Staff will be there to escort you.

Encampment staff and students are expected to check out around 3 p.m.

For security purposes, ONLY Encampment Staff (Cadet and Senior Member) and Students are allowed inside of the John L. Beaver Field House. No family members, friends, or CAP Members not participating in encampment will be allowed inside. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Encampment registration is now closed.

The 2024 Georgia Wing Encampment is a week-long activity that serves to build a foundation for the cadets from which to build their Civil Air Patrol (CAP) experience. These week-long events provide in-depth orientation to Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force. First-time cadets can expect to be mentally and physically challenged during a busy, exciting week of hands-on leadership development training and aerospace events. Cadets returning as staff will be challenged even further through the leadership roles they will fill and the staff duties they will perform. All cadets will have the opportunity to be introduced to the military, learn to overcome challenges, develop time-management skills, enhance their interpersonal skills and have a great time.

REGISTRATION AND REFUNDS

 

To be eligible to attend the encampment as a first-time student, cadets must have completed the Curry Achievement and have been promoted to Cadet Airman (C/Amn) before the encampment begins.

Any member failing to provide fee payment by the deadline may forfeit their encampment slot. Extensions to the payment deadline may be granted by the encampment commander for extenuating circumstances. These requests must be sent directly to the encampment commander for approval.

Encampment registration is now closed.

 

PREPARATION

All encampment participants will experience long, demanding and very active days. Cadets can expect to be active about 16 hours a day. To be successful at encampment, prior preparation is critical. Arrive at encampment with the correct equipment, well-rested and hydrated. Proper hydration will help prevent many common encampment injuries and serve to keep you healthy during a demanding week. Cadets should study available encampment materials prior to encampment so that the information is fresh and does not result in cramming.

Check In

First-Time Students:

Report date is JUNE 23, 2024 between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. Do NOT wait until the last minute to arrive. You will receive arrival instructions with a map for in-processing. Make sure you eat lunch BEFORE you arrive. The first meal served will be dinner; no snacks will be available (exception: medical emergencies).

Parents will not be admitted to walk with their cadets through the end processing past the initial checkpoint without command approval. (Initial checkpoint is medical)

Staff:

Please be advised that your report date is JUNE 22 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Do NOT wait until the last minute to arrive. You will receive arrival instructions with a map for in-processing at a later date. 

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation to and from the activity is not the responsibility of CAP. Details for arrival and check-in will be provided closer to the encampment start date.

Privately-Owned Vehicles

Cadets who drive to encampment must turn in their vehicle keys upon arrival.

Carpooling

Carpooling is encouraged, but the encampment staff cannot assist in this coordination. It's recommended to ask within your squadron.

 

INQUIRIES

For general questions regarding encampment registration, payments or logistics, please email encampment@gawg.cap.gov, be sure to include your contact information and CAPID. For general questions about encampment itself or information regarding the encampment requirement, please speak to your squadron leadership. 

 

CHECK-IN

Address: 2001 Riverside Dr., Gainesville, GA 30501

Arrival and In-Processing will be JUNE 23, 2024 between the hours of noon and 2 p.m. Eastern; do NOT wait until the last minute to arrive. Make sure you eat lunch BEFORE you arrive. The first meal served will be dinner; no snacks will be available (exception: medical emergencies). ARRIVE IN ABUs!

Upon arrival at the drop-off location (see map below), you will grab all of your belongings and say goodbye to the individual(s) that brought you. You will walk ALONE following all signs and encampment staff directing you to begin the check-in process. 

For security purposes, ONLY Encampment Staff (Cadet and Senior Member) and Students are allowed inside the encampment area. No family members, friends, or CAP Members not participating in encampment will be allowed inside. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Once you enter the check-in area, you will follow a line of tables clearly marked with arrows and directions. You will sign-in, receive your encampment t-shirt and other items, go through contraband check, and have the opportunity to speak to the Health Services Officer and the Chaplain if needed. Afterwards, you will be escorted to your barrack as a flight to begin unpacking. Finally, you will attend the Encampment Orientation class and the fun will begin!

 

VISITATION

Visitors are not allowed or authorized at encampment without written permission (may be via e-mail) directly from the Encampment Commander. The encampment takes place on a private military academy campus for the safety and security of all CAP personnel, unscheduled or uncoordinated visitation is prohibited. This restriction applies to family and friends of encampment participants, as well as CAP members not assigned to the encampment.