WV Wing Encampment 2025
The West Virginia Wing will conduct its 2025 Cadet Summer Encampment from June 14th – June 21st at Camp Dawson, WV, located in Kingwood, WV.
So what is Summer Encampment?
Summer Encampment is a weeklong activity designed to build a foundation for cadets to expand on their Civil Air Patrol experiences. This weeklong event provides an in-depth orientation to the Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force. First-time cadets can expect to be mentally and physically challenged during a busy and exciting week of hands-on leadership development training, aerospace events, and much more. Cadets returning as staff will be challenged even further with 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!
Click this link to see a short video of one of our past encampments.
If all goes well, our activities will include the following:
- Rappelling tower
- Leadership Reaction Course
- Firing range
- Land and water survival courses
- Climbing wall
- Confidence course
- Black Hawk helicopter O-Rides
- C-130 O-Rides
- Other outstanding training activities
You can also visit WV Wing Civil Air Patrol Facebook page to see all the fun and exciting activities we do.
Cadets interested in attending as a student must have applied using Registration Zone link https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4434 no later than April 11th.
Cadets interested in applying for a Cadet Cadre, Cadet FAST or Cadet Public Affairs (PA) staff position must have applied using Registration Zone link https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4611 no later than March 14th. A selection panel will appoint the Cadet Cadre. Cadets applying for a Cadet Cadre, Cadet FAST, or Cadet PA position must meet the eligibility criteria and will be required to obtain a Letter of Recommendation from their Squadron Commander, submit a CAP resume with a cover letter, and possibly stand in front of the Encampment Cadet Staff selection
Senior members interested in applying for a staff position must have applied using Registration Zone link https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Experiences.Web/Registration/RegistrationDetails?EventID=4612 by March 14th and will be expected to report to camp on June 13th. Senior applicants must comply with the requirements of CAPR 60-1.
All attendees must have a current membership card to attend the encampment and will report to the encampment with a proper haircut per CAPR 39-1.
| 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINES | |
|---|---|
| Senior Applications Deadline | 14 March 2025 |
| Cadet FAST Staff Deadline | 14 March 2025 |
| Cadre Applications Deadline | 14 March 2025 |
| Student Applications Deadline | 11 April 2025 or when full |
| Encampment Dates | 14-21 June 2025 |
How to apply
Sign in to eServices and use the REGISTRATION ZONE to complete the registration links above for the specific category of student (first-time attendee), cadet cadre, or senior staff. You must complete and upload the application forms provided in the Registration Zone. The packing list is included with the Pre-Encampment Guide provided for download in the documents section of the Registration Zone.
Encampment tuition is $80 for WV cadets and $325 for out-of-wing cadets.
Applications for cadet cadre and senior staff will be reviewed and slotted after the deadline.
I encourage all who wish to participate in this year’s encampment not to wait till the last minute to apply. Once application deadlines are reached, those windows will be closed!
See you at Encampment!!!!!
Capt. Chris A Bishop, CAP
WV Wing Encampment Commander
