2022 MNWG Encampment Information
Website: https://mncadets.cap.gov/encampment/info
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 25-July 2 (Sat-Sat)
Encampment Preparatory School: April 29-May 1 (Fri-Sun)
What are the costs?
This varies from year to year.
What is the Cadet Encampment Assistance Program (CEAP)?
CEAP is an Air Force Program to help cadet families attend Encampment.
The tuition is paid directly to the Wing. No reimbursement process. We expect CEAP to open applications on March 1.
This means cadets can attend Encampment for free if they are a CEAP recipient
Links: CEAP Overview How to apply for CEAP
Are there any other requirements to attend Encampment?
Cadets must be C/Amn to apply as well as have full ABU 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 LtCol Albright if interested.
For Encampment:
In some past 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.
Encampment Eligibility Checklist
If you were born after July 25, 2008 and will not be a C/SSgt by June 25, 2022
- Attend Encampment Prep School Apr 29-May 1. Must be a C/Amn in eServices to register
- Have full ABU 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 LtCol 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.
Late March-Early April
Applications for Encampment Prep School will open on https://mncadets.cap.gov/
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 https://mncadets.cap.gov/
- Fill out the following digital forms as indicated:
- CAPF 60-81
- CAPF 160
- CAPF 162
- CAPF 163
- These three forms should carry you through the entire 2022 Encampment activity process.
- Submit online payment for EPS.
- 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 https://mncadets.cap.gov/
- Fill out the following digital forms as indicated:
- CAPF 60-81
- CAPF 160
- CAPF 162
- CAPF 163
- Submit online payment.
- 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.
What if the date for Minnesota Encampment don’t work for me?
It’s easiest and most convenient to attend Encampment in your home wing.
But cadets may attend any Encampment across the nation to earn credit.
Click here to see all 2022 registered Encampments with locations and dates.
The closest Encampments to Minnesota Wing are in Wisconsin and North Dakota.
Both those Encampments are also being held June 25-July 2.