The encampment offers a unique military-like training model combined with hands-on aerospace and STEM activities, including potential orientation flights, to develop well-rounded future leaders.
The Civil Air Patrol Arizona Wing Encampment is a week-long overnight camp designed to develop leadership skills, foster an interest in aerospace sciences and related careers, promote regular exercise, and solidify moral character in cadets. The program utilizes a regimented, military-like training model, operating at a higher intensity than typical cadet activities, which helps cadets build determination and teamwork skills. Activities include classroom instruction on leadership, discipline, and aerospace concepts, as well as hands-on experiences like constructing foam rockets/airplanes and participating in team leadership problems. Cadets may also have the opportunity for orientation flights in CAP aircraft, allowing them to take control of an aircraft in an introductory piloting experience. Other activities can include land navigation courses, obstacle courses, learning about unmanned aircraft systems, and visiting airfields. The encampment aims to provide a challenging yet positive and fun experience, creating lifelong memories and preparing cadets for future leadership roles and STEM careers.
A typical day involves waking early for physical training, followed by classroom instruction on leadership and aerospace topics, drill and ceremony, and hands-on activities like rocket building or team leadership challenges, with meals provided throughout the day.
This encampment is best for cadets aged 12-19 who have completed their first achievement (Curry Award) and are looking for an immersive, challenging experience to develop leadership, explore aerospace, and enhance their physical fitness and character.
3200 E Old Tower Rd, Phoenix, AZ
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