Programs

Summer Encampment

Michigan Wing Summer Encampment 2025

Welcome to the Michigan Wing Summer Encampment 2025 information page! This page provides essential details about the encampment to help cadets and parents prepare.

The Michigan Wing, Civil Air Patrol, will conduct its summer encampment at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Alpena, MI, from Saturday, June 28 to Saturday, July 05, 2025. Staff members will report to Alpena on Friday, June 27, for encampment preparation. Students will report on June 28, with a graduation/pass in review ceremony on July 05.

Registration Information

To register for encampment, all participants (students and staff) MUST register for encampment.

Registration Steps:

E-Services Registration:
- Log in to E-Services and register for the appropriate encampment program through the registration zone (Basic, NCOLA, RCLS, sUAS, Vol U).
- The CAPF 60-81 form will need to be filled out, signed by a parent, and uploaded when registering. The commander's signature is not required on the uploaded form.
- Your unit commander will be notified of your registration and will approve it in E-Services.
- Once you receive confirmation of your commander’s approval, return to E-Services to submit your payment.
CampDoc Medical Information:
- Complete your medical history in CampDoc. If you have an account from last year, log in and update your information. First-time users will need to create an account.
Base Access Request:
- Submit a base access request form through the provided Wufoo form link. This is mandatory for anyone needing base access (students, staff, parents, brothers, sisters, friends, and others), aged 16 and older.
- ANY PERSONS WHO DO NOT FILL THIS FORM OUT, WILL NOT BE ADMITTED ON BASE. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Links: CampDoc: https://app.campdoc.com/!/dn/login?r=miwg
Base Access Request: https://michwing.wufoo.com/forms/z10z4cfn14w7xcy/

Encampment Programs

In addition to the basic cadet encampment, the following courses will also be offered:

Basic Encampment

Required for cadets to achieve the Billy Mitchell Award, the basic encampment provides the following: Air Force Fundamentals (Structure & Mission of the USAF, Aerospace Power, Aerospace Heritage), Civil Air Patrol Fundamentals (Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, Cadet Program), Leadership and the Cadet Ethic (Character Development, Physical Fitness, Drill & Ceremonies, Creative Thinking), and Aerospace Career Exploration (Career Opportunities, Career Requirements and Counseling). In addition to the nationally mandated curriculum, the basic encampment offers such activities as powered and glider orientation flights, demonstrations of the base security forces and fire department, tours of the air traffic control tower and other base facilities, and rappelling (weather and availability pending). Cadets must achieve the Curry Achievement (cadet airman, C/Amn) prior to attending the basic encampment. This must be recorded in e-Services prior to arrival at Encampment.

Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Academy (NCOLA)

Develop basic leadership skills among cadets in the grades of C/SrA through C/CMSgt. This course also serves as a development program to prepare cadets for encampment staff positions and Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS). Cadets will serve in leadership positions throughout the course, such as Class First Sergeant, Flight Sergeant, Flight Chief, and Flight Leader. These positions will rotate daily, sometimes hourly, to develop cadets' leadership traits and for them to get an idea of what is expected of a person in each role. Students for NCOLA must have completed a basic encampment and are the grade of cadet senior airman through cadet chief master sergeant (C/SrA-C/CMSgt). Participation is limited to the first 25 cadets to register.

Great Lakes Region Cadet Leadership School (RCLS)

This advanced course broadens the command skills of cadet leaders. The focus of the course is on cadet command, with emphasis on Phase III skills such as goal setting, planning, interpersonal skills, and, above all, how to command a unit, an activity, or a project as a cadet officer. Completing this course or Cadet Officer School is required for the Ira C. Eaker Award. Students for RCLS must have completed a Basic Encampment and have attained the minimum grade of cadet master sergeant (C/MSgt).

Great Lakes Region Small Unmanned Aircraft System Academy (sUAS)

Recreational Pilot Course

In this course you will learn to fly small sUAS (drones), and students who pass the evaluation will earn their CAP Recreational Pilot Rating and will be authorized to wear sUAS Pilot Wings on their uniform! This hands on course will give students the ability to learn about safe piloting skills, and log hours they can use toward further sUAS ratings like UAS Mission Pilot. Students will also explore UAS careers, and have a chance to speak with law enforcement, military and civilian pilots who earn their living flying drones.

Part 107 Course

This advanced course will give students the instruction they need to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam so you can continue your steps toward becoming an Unmanned Aircraft System Mission Pilot (UASMP) in CAP. With the help of this one-week course, you will pass the exam and quickly become an FAA certificated commercial drone pilot. Students will receive the ASA Remote Pilot textbook, which includes online practice exams to prepare you for the exam.

Great Lakes Region Volunteer University (Vol U)

There are two ways to accomplish senior training objectives at encampment: members can attend individual training opportunities, or they can attend the week-long Education and Training Course. Once confirmed, the course director will advertise which Vol U courses will be provided at encampment. The prerequisite for any Level is completion and award of the previous Level. Encampment staff members may attend Vol U courses, in coordination with their respective director/supervisor. Senior members who wish to serve as instructors or directors at the above courses for specialty track credit, they can email encampment@miwg.cap.gov to express interest.

Encampment Staff

The dedicated staff for this year's encampment includes:

Encampment Commander: Maj Adrian Hockin
Deputy Commander of Operations: Maj Michelle Neuville
Deputy Commander for Support: Col. Leo Burke
Commandant of Cadets: Capt Aubrey Pakenas and Capt Lisa Neal
Cadet Commander: C/Lt Col Carter Hudson

Important Dates

Registration Deadline: June 14th (There will be no walk-in registrations or day zero arrivals for students)

Staff Arrival: June 27th, 1500-1700 EDT for in-processing

Student Arrival: June 28th, 0900-1200

Graduation Ceremony: July 5th, 1100

Encampment Fee Schedule & Refund Policy

All registration fees will include meals, lodging, and training costs. All participants, both cadet students and encampment staff, are required to pay the associated registration fee. The fee schedule is as follows:

Basic Encampment - $300
Region Cadet Leadership School - $275
NCOLA - $275
SUAS Academy - $335
Vol U Participation - $60/day attending
Encampment Staff (Cadet & Senior) - $225
Senior Staff daily rate - approx. $60

Refund Policy: All refunds must be requested by sending an email to encampment@miwg.cap.gov. Refunds requested prior to 24 June will be honored in full. Refunds requested after 24 June will not be honored due to the dedication of funds.

Financial Assistance

Squadron Contribution: Some units are financially able to contribute to their members' encampment fees. If your squadron will supply all or part of your encampment fee, the MIWGF 173c, financial transmittal, must accompany the online application. If multiple members of the same household are applying for encampment, each application must contain its own MIWGF 173c.

Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP): APPLICATIONS CLOSE MAY 1 for CEAP The Air Force is providing financial assistance to cadets attending encampment. Assistance is prioritized by need, first-timer status, and date of application; so, don't wait to apply. Cadets in need of this assistance must apply for CEAP online through e-Services (http://www.capnhq.gov). If approved for CEAP, members must still register for encampment using the CAPF 31 and other directions outlined in this packet. More details on CEAP can be found at https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/newcadet/ceap/.

Who can apply for CEAP? Financial Eligibility - Assistance is targeted towards families who cannot easily afford encampment. Priority is given to families enrolled in federal programs (Snap, WIC, Title I, SSDI disability, etc.) but other families self-identifying a financial need are welcome to apply, including families with two or more cadets in CAP, recently unemployed, or those experiencing other financial challenges. First-Year & Returnees - Priority is given to first-time encampment attendees, but graduates wanting to attend a second or third encampment are welcome to apply. What assistance is available? - Cadets or their families may apply for assistance with encampment fees, uniforms, or both. Tuition - Encampment fee assistance will cover 100% of the tuition fee and will be paid directly to encampment. Uniforms - Uniform assistance is provided in the form of vouchers that may be used for specific uniform items at Vanguard. The voucher may be for $75 or $125, depending on the priority level of the cadet.

Encampment Financial Assistance: There is a very limited amount of funding available for attendees of the encampment. Members can request encampment financial assistance from the encampment deputy commander at encampment@miwg.cap.gov. Financial assistance applications are due no later than 07 Jun. Financial assistance is awarded to those cadets who express great financial need. Applications awaiting financial assistance approval will not be processed until that approval is made, so do not delay. The member's home squadron must contribute (if possible), and cadets must have applied for the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP) before additional financial assistance will be considered.

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