Encampment First Time Student Applications
SAVE THE DATE: The 2025 Georgia Wing Summer Encampment is tentatively scheduled for July 13 - July 19, 2025, at the Land Dominance Center, Fort Stewart, Georgia. Information concerning costs will be published when it becomes available.
Cadet Student Prerequisites
To attend the encampment as a basic cadet student, you must submit all of the required forms, be a cadet airman (C/Amn) prior to Date TBD, agree to attend the entire encampment and uphold CAP’s core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
Application Instructions (Coming Soon)
1. Click the registration button and follow the prompts.
All cadets (student and cadre) must complete and submit a complete registration no later than Date TBD.
Payment Instructions
Payment must be made via Registration Zone. Link TBD. The cost is TBD.
Medical Authorization Form Instructions and Handling of Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medicines
If any cadet participating in the encampment takes prescription or over-the-counter medications, including the use of an asthma inhaler, you must complete the authorization in the registration link and include every medication that your child will or may take during the encampment. This includes all prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Application Approval Process
The encampment staff reviews submitted applications for completeness as they are received and logs in the application. Incomplete applications will be returned for corrections and suspends the approval queue pending receipt of a complete package.
Once an application is approved, the encampment staff will notify the cadet, parent, and squadron that the cadet has tentatively been slotted.
The encampment has a limit of (TBD) slots for first-time cadets.
Cadet Encampment Assistance Program
Civil Air Patrol’s National Headquarters has special funding available to cover encampment fees and uniforms with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets. See the following link for a detailed explanation of the program and application process. Cadet Encampment Assistance Program.
Encampment Questions & Correspondence
If you have questions, first inquire with your home squadron. Be sure to periodically check the Encampment News for the most up-to-date information.
Please use encampment@gawg.cap.gov to ask questions, submit applications, and for any other correspondence about the encampment.
The 2025 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 for 2025 is not yet open.
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 TBD 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: TBD
Arrival and In-Processing will be TBD 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.
