2021 MNWG Encampment Information (current as of 1.10.21)
Website: www.mncadetprograms.org
What is Encampment?
Encampment is an intense, week-long training program providing foundational training for Civil Air Patrol cadets. Encampment credit is required to become a cadet officer and earn the Mitchell Award.*
What is Encampment Preparatory School (EPS)?
EPS is a weekend experience to give cadets a taste of what Encampment will be like. EPS is required for cadets to attend MNWG Encampment IF the cadet will be 13 or younger AND hold less than C/SSgt grade at the time of Encampment.
To apply for EPS, a cadet must be a C/Amn in eServices.
Where is Encampment and EPS held?
Camp Ripley near Little Falls, MN.
All cadets are recommended to attend Encampment at their earliest opportunity.
Encampment Dates: June 26-July 3 (Sat-Sat)
Encampment Preparatory School: June 4-6 (Fri-Sun)
What are the costs?
Encampment Prep School historically has been ~ $40.
Encampment has been ~ $200. However there is funding for first time attendees through the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)
What is the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program?
CEAP is an Air Force Program to help cadet families attend Encampment. Nearly every cadet that has applied in advance has received full Encampment tuition and uniform assistance. The tuition is paid directly to the Wing. No reimbursement process. We expect CEAP to open applications in March.
This means cadets can attend Encampment for free with CEAP.
Are there any other requirements to attend Encampment?
Cadets must be C/Amn to apply as well as have full ABU/BDU and Blues uniforms.
Transportation to EPS and Encampment
It is the member’s responsibility to get to and from Camp Ripley.
For EPS, consider carpools. We’d need a parent to be carpool coordinator. See Maj Albright if interested.
For Encampment:
For a few years, Anoka parents have organized a bus charter to take the cadets up to Camp Ripley one-way. This is a reasonable option given the number of Anoka cadets who need Encampment credit. However, this will be highly dependent on cadets registering for Encampment and committing to using a service like this. A parent coordinator would be needed to arrange this option.
Note: There is a formal graduation at the end of Encampment.
Parents may choose to attend and drive home with their cadet or arrange a carpool.
*COVID guidance and waivers for Mitchell will be published on gocivilairpatrol.com
Encampment Eligibility Checklist
If you were born after July 25, 2007 and will not be a C/SSgt by June 26, 2021
- Attend Encampment Prep School June 4-6. Must be a C/Amn in eServices to register
- Have full ABU/BDU and full Blues Uniform
- Apply for CEAP on March 1
- Decide on your transportation for EPS. If you want to carpool, we need a carpool coordinator.
What if I can’t attend EPS weekend and it’s required for me?
Please talk to Maj Albright immediately to discuss.
March 1
Apply for CEAP in eServices
Unit Commander will approve your request in eServices
It goes to national and you should hear within 7 days if you’ve received funding.
This funding will go directly to the MNWG to pay for your Encampment fees.
Around late April/early May
Applications for Encampment Prep School will open on mncadetprograms.org.
It’s important that you register as soon as applications open so you can secure a place.
There are several parts to the application package.
All must be submitted and received before you will be accepted into the activity.
- Online application. Link located at mncadetprograms.org
- Fill out, scan and email to encampment@mncap.org
- CAPF 160
- CAPF 162
- CAPF 163
- These three forms should carry you through the entire 2021 Encampment activity process. Please keep electronic versions on hand in case you need to resubmit for Encampment
- Submit payment for EPS. Online payment is best because you get an instant receipt. Avoid mailing a check if possible because it can delay the processing of your application.
- Watch for your status to change from Applied to Accepted
May
Applications for Encampment are likely to open. It’s important that you register quickly to secure a place.
If you applied for EPS: you will only need to fill out the online application and payment information.
If you did not attend EPS: you need to complete a full application package.
All must be submitted and received before you will be accepted into the activity.
- Online application. Link located at mncadetprograms.org
- Fill out, scan and email to encampment@mncap.org
- CAPF 160
- CAPF 162
- CAPF 163
- Submit payment. Online payment is best because you get an instant receipt. Avoid mailing a check if possible because it can delay the processing of your application.
- Watch for your status to change from Applied to Accepted
If you apply for CEAP
When you apply for Encampment, do not submit a payment.
Rather, email encampment@mncap.org that you have applied for CEAP.