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2026 Encampment Update cao 9 Apr 2026

April 9, 2026

2026 Alaska Wing Summer Encampment

Students: 7-13 June 2026

(coa 9 APR 2026)

GRADUATION AND DISMISSAL

The graduation ceremony will be held 1800-1900 (6:00pm-7:00pm) on Saturday 13 June 2026 at the EAGLE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL* football field (8701 Wolf Den Dr, Eagle River, AK 99577). Guests are asked to not arrive until *after* 1730 (5:30pm). Guests will be directed to the graduation parking area upon arrival. Please note that there are *no* restrooms or porta-potties provided. There is no shade, no protection from the rain, and no refreshments available. We encourage you to bring your own water to drink and sunscreen! Cadet students' luggage will be staged at the graduation area. Students will be dismissed after graduation and out-processing *at* the graduation location as soon as the ceremony is complete.

Cadet cadre (staff) will return to the barracks within 20 minutes of the conclusion of the graduation ceremony and will be picked up at the barracks or the Boniface Gate (or transported to the Airport) only after the barracks are in a condition to return to our host. <<<DATE/TIME CADRE RELEASED to be determined based on barracks cleanliness>>

UPDATES

Check this website periodically for updates. If you plan to attend graduation, check with this website the day before and the day of graduation for possible updates!

Photos may periodically be posted here: https://civilairpatrol.smugmug.com/Pacific-Region/Alaska-Wing/AKWG-Encampment

Please note: posting photos requires a strong internet connection to which the encampment may not have consistent access.

Parents with concerns may contact the Encampment Commander, Lt Col James McIntyre, at james.mcintyre@akwg.cap.gov

ENCAMPMENT DESCRIPTION

The 2026 AKWG Summer Encampment is a week-long activity that provides the cadet with a foundation to build on their Civil Air Patrol careers. The encampment will provide cadets with the opportunity to:

Apply knowledge gained in the cadet and senior programs to practical situations.
Develop a greater understanding of Civil Air Patrol and Air Force missions and capabilities.
Develop leadership potential, discipline, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Learn how to overcome challenges and succeed through critical thinking.
Enhance their local unit’s cadet program.
Aid in retention and motivation.
Receive an introduction to the military-style training of the Civil Air Patrol.
Build self-confidence.
Experience esprit de corps and the warrior spirit.

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 local on-site activities. Cadets returning as staff will be challenged even further through the leadership roles they will fill and staff duties they will perform. All cadets will be introduced to the military, learn to overcome challenges, develop time-management skills, enhance their interpersonal skills and have a great time.

The Pre-Encampment Guide, will be completed and posted soon. The last page of the Pre-Encampment Guide the all-important STUDENT Packing List! Cadet Cadre and SM Staff packing lists may be developed at a later date and sent out to members.

ELIGIBILITY

First-time cadets must have completed their Curry Achievement/attained the rank of Cadet Airman (C/Amn) before arriving at encampment.

Cadet students (both first-time students and Advanced Training School students) who will be 18 or older on the first day of encampment must complete Cadet Protection Policy Training prior to applying.

Cadet cadre registrants must have graduated from an encampment, completed Operational Risk Management Basic, and Introductory Communications User Training (ICUT) prior to arriving at encampment. For cadets 18 and older, completion of Cadet Protection Policy Training is required prior to encampment.

Senior Member staff must have completed Level 1, Operational Risk Management Basic and Intermediate Courses, and the Cadet Protection Policy Training courses prior to arriving at encampment. Completion of ICUT is highly recommended as is a current CAP Driver's License (please check to confirm you renewed yours when you renewed your Alaska Driver's License)

FEES

Fee Schedule

Cadet First-time Student: $370
Cadet Advanced Training School (ATS) Student: $TBD
Cadet Cadre: $270
Senior Member Staff: $0

Payment Methods

During the registration process, you will be prompted to generate an invoice and then pay online. No other payment methods will be accepted.

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)

TIME SENSITIVE - The application period for this year's CEAP (for Assistance, *not* for encampment itself) closes at 2 PM Alaska time on Wednesday, 15 APRIL 2026. The application needs to be submitted and the applicants squadron commander must approve in eservices prior to this deadline. All cadets applying for CEAP must complete their CEAP application in eServices prior to this time to be considered. Note: Cadets may request financial assistance for *uniforms* as well as for encampment tuition!

Login to eServices > Menu > Cadet Programs > Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (or https://www.capnhq.gov/CAP.Events.Web/Modules/CEAP.aspx)

Requests for financial assistance via the CEAP program will be managed online through eServices as national funding and cadet eligibility allows. All cadets may apply, and priority will be given first-time student participants. Please contact your unit’s Deputy Commander for Cadets (DCC) for further information.

Refund Policy

All refund requests must be made directly to the Alaska Wing Senior Administrator at encampment@akwg.cap.gov. Refunds requested prior to 17 May 2026 will be honored in full. Any request for refund on or after 17 May 2026 will be processed at the discretion of the Encampment Commander, who will have the final authority in deciding refund requests. They can be reached at encampment@akwg.cap.gov.

Cadets paying for encampment and then later receiving CEAP funding will have their initial payment refunded regardless of date.

Failure to Pay

Any member failing to provide fee payment by 20 May 2026 will 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. Any member with outstanding fees will be prohibited from attending any other wing, region, or national activity until payment is made.

REGISTRATION

Types of Registrants

Cadet First-time Student: A first-time encampment attendee, or a returning cadet that did not graduate from a previous encampment, is a Cadet Student.

Cadet Advanced Training School (ATS) Student: Currently on hold. A student who has previously graduated from an encampment as a first-time student and is attending again as a student is an ATS Student. Note: This year's Advanced Training School focus has not yet been determined. Will announce status soon.

Cadet Cadre: The Cadet Cadre, or Cadet Staff, will have been previously selected by the Cadet Executive Cadre to serve in the positions of Flight Sergeant and above and in critical support positions.

Senior Member Cadre: Senior members who have previously discussed staffing encampment with the Encampment Commander register under this category.

PROCEDURE

Please read this entire Section before you start the registration process.

The registration process has changed this year. Several forms are now completed electronically in the Registration Zone. Follow the instructions listed in the description of the event. There is a new Parent / Guardian Portal where these forms are completed online. Go here for information on this new process: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/parents/parent-guardian-portal

Multiple registrants in the same family must register separately.

Information requested on the forms is listed below.

If your information changes after you have completed the registration process (e.g., email address, phone number, mailing address, etc.), email the updated information to encampment@akwg.cap.gov, and please include the cadet's CAPID, last name, first name, and "Updated Contact Information" in the subject line.

Cadet Student (First-time & Advanced Training School (ATS))

If you are going to apply for CEAP, do so before you apply for encampment, otherwise you will be required to pay in full during the registration process. If you have applied for CEAP, you will not be invoiced during registration. After the CEAP application window closes and payments are approved, the encampment registration will show either "Paid in Full" or "Payment Due." You may then return to the registration page and complete your payment, if necessary. CEAP closes at 2 PM Alaska time on Wednesday, 15 APRIL 2026. The application needs to be submitted and the applicants squadron commander must approve in eservices prior to this deadline.

Cadet Cadre

The Cadet Cadre, or Cadet Staff, will be selected in April by the Cadet Executive Cadre to serve in the positions of Flight Sergeant and above, including administrative support positions. Cadets selected for cadre (that process is separate from registration) should register as early as possible only after confirmation of selection.

Senior Member

Senior members that staff encampment register under this option. Senior Members planning to attend less than the full week should still register in this category and note their availability under “Additional Information.”

REQUIRED FORMS AND APPROVALS

Note: All forms with a signature block are REQUIRED to be signed. The only exception is the Wing Commanders’ signature on a paper 60-81 for Alaska Wing Cadets attending this encampment. NO OTHER EXCEPTIONS. Some forms may be signed on-line, some not. If you cannot sign a form electronically, it must be printed, signed, and uploaded. You application will not be accepted if your forms are not signed.

When registering, you will be required to upload several forms for each registrant. You can use the links shown below to download the forms, they are the same links provided on the registration page. When completing the forms, you will be asked for the following information. Please have all necessary information available to yourself (including both cadets and parents/guardians for signatures) when you apply. The time required online to register depends on how well you have gathered the below information beforehand. Time online required varies from 10-30 minutes depending on each registrant's specific information.

CAPF 60-81 Application for CAP Encampment Or Special Activity:

CAPF 163 Permission for Provision of Minor Cadet Over-the-Counter Medication

The above forms are now completed online in the Registration Zone.

Name of registrant
CAP ID of registrant
CAP Charter Number, for example: "PCR-AK-001"
Title of Activity: 2026 AKWG Summer Encampment
Location: JBER, AK
Activity dates: Students 7-13 June 2026, Cadre (including SMs) 4-14 June 2026
Release by parent/guardian for applicants under 18 years of age is Required.
Parent signs, adds date, typed name, cell number and email address

Permission for Provision of Minor Cadet Over-the-Counter Medication is required for minors only. If you are over 18, either complete it or write "Over 18" in the signature block.

Fill in applicant's information in the top section. Grade is your CAP rank, not your school grade.
Check Yes or No for each medication.
List any allergies and types of reactions applicant has to any over-the-counter medications. If none, please write “none.”

CAPF 160 CAP Member Health History Form

Name and information of applicant
Allergies: if none, please write “none.”
Check 'yes” for all applicable health conditions listed. For each "yes" answer, please state the applicable condition in the. For example, if the "Depression, anxiety, suicidal" box is checked, please type in the remarks section which of those conditions is/are applicable to the applicant.
Dietary restrictions or limitation: if none, please write “none.”
Past Surgical History: if none, please write “none.”
Vaccination information: Please complete to the best of your ability. Applicant's doctor’s office may be able to look up requested information in the Alaska-wide VacTrAK database they have access to.
Medication Information: NOTE: Cadets will be responsible for carrying and administering their own medication, both prescription and over-the-counter. All medication cadets take to encampment must be listed on this form and will be inspected during in-processing. If no medication, please write “none.”
Stating a Religious Preference is optional. No religious services are planned for this Encampment.
This form is completed in the Registration Zone

CAPF 161 Emergency Information

Please completely fill in applicant's information in the top section
Insurance: If no insurance, please write “none”
Family Physician: Please provide contact information for applicant's specific provider or for the clinic
Emergency Contact: Please list the primary emergency contact. Please include a phone number the emergency contact can be reached during the week of encampment.

DD 1381 - Air Transportation Agreement

Date: June 2026
Place: JBER
Full Name: Name of applicant
Permanent Address: Home address of applicant
Signature: Parent/Guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years old
Witness: Family members, CC, and DCC can witness
Type in Name & Address of Emergency contact

Leadership Reaction Course Hold Harmless Agreement:

Participant's Name: add here
Participant's Signature: Parent/Guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years old
Date of Signature: add date signed

Photo Release:

Participant's Name: Please write out your full name above the signature line
Participant's Signature: add here
Date of Signature: add date signed
Parent/Guardian signature if applicant is under 18 years old

Real ID Requirements

Per Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) policy, all individuals age 16 or older (born on or before June 3, 2010) must present a Real ID or U.S. Passport to access the installation, unless they already possess a JBER Base Pass. You will be required to upload a copy of your Real ID or a current US passport during the registration process. If you do not have the proper ID, you can obtain them and upload them no later than May 21, 2026. Further instructions are on the registration page on the Real ID form.

Written Plan to Return Home

In the event that you become sick, injured or the Encampment Commander determines that you are no longer eligible to participate, you will be removed from the Encampment and returned home. Every Cadet participant must complete the Return Home Plan/Liability Release form. This details your plan to be properly escorted from the Encampment by your parent or guardian AT ANY TIME during the Encampment. If your plan is inadequate, your registration will be held until an acceptable signed plan is submitted and approved.

Please complete all blank lines on the form, include a detail description of who will be picking you up from the JBER Boniface Visitor Center at any time beginning when you are dropped off at the Encampment up to Graduation, and include a parent or guardian signature.

REGISTRATION LINKS

To register for encampment, go to eServices on the CAPNHQ page, then click on "Go to Registration Zone"

Search for the appropriate category (Student, Cadre, Senior) under "2026 Alaska Wing Summer Encampment"

Follow the instructions for each page, enter the required information, and upload the required forms.

The AKWG Summer Encampment Commander reserves the right to prioritize slots to ensure an equitable distribution of slots across the units of the Alaska Wing as well as targeting cadets who are at/above the cadet grade of Cadet Senior Master Sergeant.

PREPARATION

All encampment participants will experience long, demanding, and very active days. Cadets can expect to be active 16 hours a day. To be successful at the encampment, prior preparation is critical. Arrive at the 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. Links to the CAP encampment guide, handbook, and study materials are provided below.

The most common injury at encampment is blisters from brand-new boots. Cadets will spend a lot of time on their feet. Buy your boots and dress shoes well ahead of the encampment and break them in before encampment starts.

TRANSPORTATION

Cadet students arriving from out of the local area via airlines should arrive at the Anchorage International Airport on the morning of 7 June 2026. All cadets planning to arrive at the Anchorage International Airport will be contacted by the Transportation Officer and arrangements will be made to transport those cadets to the encampment and back to the airport at the end of the encampment. Attendees leaving the encampment via airlines should plan on arriving at the Anchorage airport no earlier than 2100 hours (9 pm) on Saturday 13 June 2026. Remember to allow time to get checked into your flight and through security prior to the boarding time.

All current Federal, State of Alaska and CAP travel guidance will be followed.

Cadet students arriving from distant squadrons via ground transportation before 13:00 on 7 June 2026 should coordinate their arrival with the Encampment Commander.

Lodging, food, or ground transportation will not be available for cadet students arriving before 13:00 on 7 June 2026.

Privately-Owned Vehicles

Cadets who drive to encampment must turn in their vehicle keys to the senior staff upon arrival. Cadets, including cadet staff/cadre, will not drive during encampment unless specifically directed to do so.

ARRIVAL / IN-PROCESSING

Cadet cadre will arrive at encampment on Thursday, 4 June 2026 between 0830/0900. They will be contacted in advance, and detailed check-in and arrival arrangements will be provided.

Cadet students shall arrive between 13:00 and 14:00 (1:00 pm and 2:00 pm) Alaska time on Sunday, 7 June 2026 for in-processing. The arrival point will be the parking lot at the BONIFACE GATE VISITOR CONTROL CENTER FOR JBER. Uniformed CAP personnel will be at the gate and will help cadets board CAP vehicles to be transported to the encampment.

Parents please note: this will likely be the last time that you will see or hear from your child until graduation at 18:00 on Saturday, 13 June 2026. Be sure to say goodbye to your child when dropping them off, and please make sure they have been well fed before arriving, as lunch will not be served on the first day.

Cadets will not drive themselves on base to the encampment. Cadets that drive themselves to the Boniface gate will have to arrange for a vehicle escort onto base and will turn in their vehicle keys once parked at the encampment site.

Early or late arrivals must be coordinated with the Encampment Commander.

LODGING

Families can count on CAP to provide a safe, wholesome environment at all cadet activities. Cadet life is a regimented experience marked by firm rules, clear consequences, and ample adult supervision. Most of all, leadership by positive example is our best tool for creating a space where cadets can thrive.

Answers to the following questions can be found on the CAP Website by clicking here

What is the lodging situation at an overnight cadet activity?

How can families support young cadets prepare for their first time away from home?

What if our family has concerns about the lodging arrangements at an overnight activity?

What is the lodging practice for LGBT cadets?

Are lodging facilities accessible to disabled cadets?

What can families do to prepare for possible homesickness while the cadet is at an overnight activity?

VISITATION

Visitors are not allowed or authorized at encampment without written permission (may be via email) directly from the Encampment Commander. The encampment takes place on a military installation and, due to Department of Defense security requirements and 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.

GRADUATION AND DISMISSAL

The graduation ceremony will commence at 1800-1900 (6:00pm-7:00pm) on Saturday 13 June 2026 at the Eagle River High School football field, 8701 Wolf Den Dr, Eagle River, AK. Guests are asked to not arrive until after 1730 (5:30pm). Please note that there are no restrooms or porta-potties provided, shade, nor refreshments available. We encourage you to bring your own water to drink and sunscreen! Cadet students' luggage will be staged at the graduation area, Students will be dismissed after graduation and out-processing *at* the graduation location as soon as the ceremony is complete.

INQUIRIES

Please do not call the CAP AK Wing general phone number with questions. They are not part of the encampment staff and do not have current information.

For questions regarding encampment registration, payments, logistics, etc., please email encampment@akwg.cap.gov. This email is monitored continuously, and your inquiry will be handled promptly. Be sure to include your contact information and CAPID. For general questions about encampment itself or information regarding encampment requirements, please speak to your squadron leadership.

INQUIRIES

After Encampment, students often like to remain in contact with their new friends and colleagues. To most effectively, safely do that, we highly recommend all Alaska Wing CAP members activate and use their free CAP GMail. When using your CAP GMail, the email addresses of all other Alaska CAP members who use their CAP Emails autofill. You will also have access to the entire GSuite of products in the AKWG domain, which cadets are using more and more frequently. You will notice that nearly all of the high-ranking cadets in AKWG use their CAP GMails. Instructions on accessing your CAP GMail and updating your contact information can be obtained by contacting you squadron leadership.

For information regarding opportunities that open up to cadets upon successful Encampment graduation, refer to the Civil Air Patrol National Cadet Special Activities Page here.

PUBLICATIONS / LINKS cao 2026 03 26

Regulations

CAPR 60-1 Cadet Program Management

CAPR 60-2 Cadet Protection Program

Pamphlets

CAPP 60-70 Cadet Encampment Guide

CAPP 60-12 Parents' Guide to the CAP Cadet Program

CAPP 60-20 New Cadet Guide

Links

CAP Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) Page

CAP National Headquarters Encampment Webpage

Sample Encampment Forms