Encampment Applications
Cadet Student Prerequisites
Basic Learning Course (1st Year Encampment)
Encampment's Basic Leadership Course (BLC) is for 1st Year cadet Encampment students.
To attend the encampment as a first-time cadet student, you must submit all of the required forms, be a cadet airman (C/Amn) prior to registration, not have previously completed a CAP encampment, agree to attend the entire encampment and uphold CAP’s core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
Advanced Leadership Course (2nd Year Students)
After attending basic Encampment, cadets are encouraged to attend as second year students at ALC (Advanced Leadership Course).
At ALC, you'll learn advanced leadership concepts and have a chance to put them into practice. You'll hear from guest speakers, practice planning and following schedules, and experience multiple hands-on activity days.
Application Instructions
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Payment Instructions
Payment must be made via the Registration Zone. The cost is $325 for students and $250 for cadet staff.
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 160 slots for first-time cadets and 60 second year cadets
Refund Policy
Contact encampment@mncap.org for refund information.
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@mncap.org to ask questions, submit applications, and for any other correspondence about the encampment.
