Learn about the process to apply for the US Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC scholarships. Hear from an Air Force officer that has experience with both programs.

A full Introduction to the requirements and journey of obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate. This course will go in depth on the requirements, and available tools to use for obtaining your PPC. If you are looking for answers and clarity on how to get your Pilot’s License, this is the seminar for you!

This seminar will describe this year's Aerospace Education STEM Academy (AESA) at Edwards AFB for the week of July 13 - 19, 2025.

In this class, we will learn how to make paper flowers. If you end up making multiple, you can turn it into a flower bouquet!

Board games are a great way to enjoy the company of your fellow cadets. Come spend an hour playing some classics or learn new games.

How to identify bleeds, use of Tourniquets, use of packing material and pressure gauze, use of chest seals

Starting from the letters ES, learn everything you need to know to become a ground team member and more!

Do you think you have what it takes to be the last one standing in a cadet vs. cadet drill-off? Is your bearing strong enough to withstand any shenanigans thrown your way? Come put your skills to the test in this friendly competition of knockout!

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

Ride the mountain zip line! This takes place OUTSIDE. All participants should plan to be outside for 1 hour. All cadets may only ride ONE time. Do NOT select more than one Zipline Group otherwise your selection will be voided.

**** IMPORTANT *****

Pali Retreat, our host facility, requires all Zip Line riders to sign a liability waiver. This waiver is required to participate in the Zip Line. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, please contact CPC to change your seminar selection. This waiver must be completed by Sunday, February 9th.

To help expedite and make it easier to review and sign the waiver, we have created an electronic signature process. Please choose the option below that best describes your personal situation in order to be directed to the correct waiver. The electronic process will ask for the email addresses of the cadet participant, and any parents/guardians applicable.

Selection 1: If you, the cadet participant, is 18 years of age or older, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 2: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and only has ONE parent or legal guardian, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 3: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and lives in a TWO parent or legal guardian household, please CLICK HERE.

Lunch

Overview of the Uniform Build and Team Leadership Problem events in the Cadet Competition.

Ever wondered about US Air Force intelligence operations and the use of the MQ-9 Reaper and other military drones? Come learn about their impacts with an experienced combat aircrew member and MQ-9 Sensor Operator. 

Wondering how to use/improve your command voice? Come to this seminar to learn all you need to know in order to master your skill!

Life style of a military or airline pilot and how to get there. Covers the pathways to becoming a professional pilot and the life-style a military & airline pilot.

Tired of being the first one out when playing dodgeball? In this seminar we’ll be covering basic and intermediate dodgeballs skills and techniques for throwing, catching, dodging, and positioning. This is not required if you would like to participate in the regular dodgeball seminar.

This seminar is for Senior Members who might be willing to be a Project Officer or are interested in learning what it takes to be a Project Officer of a weekend activity. We will discuss the workflow, timelines and milestones that have to be met to lead a cadet activity for the weekend. We will also provide you with resources to ensure you have contacts when you have questions. 

Discussion on Intensity, how to use it, when to use it, and best practices

INTERMEDIATE PHOTOGRAPHY SEMINAR DESCRIPTION

Instructor: Maj. Ken Benner 444822

Get more out of your camera. Learn to take better pictures. Your camera can probably do more than you think. You will learn how to take control of your camera. I will show you how to solve problems before they happen and have more fun experimenting with new and creative ways to shoot. There are some simple rules you can use to make your pictures look better and be more interesting. You will learn about indoor lighting ideas and tricks. There are some simple things you can do to make your “point and shoot” camera perform better.

 This seminar will introduce you to some of the more advanced capabilities of your camera and help you solve problems you may have been having.

 The seminar is designed for folks with SLR or at least “point and shoot” cameras. Most of what is being taught here will not apply to smart phone cameras.

Experience a shift from the eyes of an Emergency Medical Technician, practice life saving skills, and learn how to get your start in the field of emergency medicine. 

Will teach the process on how to conduct a search for people inside building after a disaster (e.g earthquake, hurricane) . Includes how to assess the risk before going inside a building to conduct a search. 

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

**** IMPORTANT *****

Pali Retreat, our host facility, requires all Zip Line riders to sign a liability waiver. This waiver is required to participate in the Zip Line. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, please contact CPC to change your seminar selection. This waiver must be completed by Sunday, February 9th.

To help expedite and make it easier to review and sign the waiver, we have created an electronic signature process. Please choose the option below that best describes your personal situation in order to be directed to the correct waiver. The electronic process will ask for the email addresses of the cadet participant, and any parents/guardians applicable.

Selection 1: If you, the cadet participant, is 18 years of age or older, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 2: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and only has ONE parent or legal guardian, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 3: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and has TWO parents or legal guardians, please CLICK HERE.

Learn how to use Blooket to help cadets study for their tests. The cadets will learn how to build question sets and run a game.

Sure the Air Force has pilots, but what else can you do in the air with the worlds greatest flying force? This class, taught by a real enlisted aviator, will cover the rest of the flying opportunities that are often overlooked. 

Tech Talk on the subject of Hypersonics and the back-story of the DarkStar Hypersonic flight vehicle used in the Top Gun-Maverick movie

We will review the qualifications to get a private pilot's license and instrument rating, then delve into the world of opportunities that it opens! Ease of travel, $100 hamburgers, and impressive dates, to name a few!

Crafting Leather and Kydex (Thermoplastic) - a overview of the two materials and their uses including a live demo on forming each for practical uses.

"The College Application" seminar, will help you to make your college application shine. Learn how to meet UC and CSU eligibility requirements, pick the right major, and select the best campus. This seminar hopes to help you to navigate the college application process.

This seminar is for Senior Members or cadets who are close to becoming Senior Member. It will cover what is expected of the Training Officer, what the time commitment is, where to find resources prior to an event to be prepared to be a successful Training Officer.

PHOTOGRAPHIC LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

Instructor: Maj. Ken Benner 444822

Poor lighting is probably one of biggest causes of bad pictures and it is probably one of the easiest and cheapest things to fix. I will show you the right and wrong times to use your flash, and some basic tips and ideas to improve your lighting.

 In this seminar we will discuss using natural light, reflectors, strobes (flashes), and other sources of light. I will also teach you more about the manual settings of your camera and how you can totally change the look of your picture without moving the camera or changing the lighting.

 The seminar is designed for folks with SLR or at least “point and shoot” cameras. Most of what is being taught here will not apply to smart phone cameras.

Emotional Intelligence taught by NCIS Special Agent - Soft skills are traits that can be nurtured, not taught. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is an example of a soft skill. Soft skills will enable you to succeed in your personal and professional endeavors. Furthermore, EI is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions, as well as recognize and influence the emotions of others.

Service Academy representatives will review the application and nomination process. Q&A to follow the presentation.

Come learn the basics of swing dancing! Whether you have two left feet or are just looking to learn something new, join us as we dive into a simplified version of East Coast swing.

If you couldn’t guess from the name, we’ll be playing the classic game of throwing and avoiding foam balls, uninterrupted for 50 minutes. You do not need to attend the dodgeball training camp seminar to participate in this activity.

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

Ride the mountain zip line! This takes place OUTSIDE. All participants should plan to be outside for 1 hour. All cadets may only ride ONE time. Do NOT select more than one Zipline Group otherwise your selection will be voided.

**** IMPORTANT *****

Pali Retreat, our host facility, requires all Zip Line riders to sign a liability waiver. This waiver is required to participate in the Zip Line. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, please contact CPC to change your seminar selection. This waiver must be completed by Sunday, February 9th.

To help expedite and make it easier to review and sign the waiver, we have created an electronic signature process. Please choose the option below that best describes your personal situation in order to be directed to the correct waiver. The electronic process will ask for the email addresses of the cadet participant, and any parents/guardians applicable.

Selection 1: If you, the cadet participant, is 18 years of age or older, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 2: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and only has ONE parent or legal guardian, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 3: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and lives in a TWO parent or legal guardian household, please CLICK HERE.

What to expect from a Career in the USAF led by Lt Col Mike Samuel

The cadet NCO epitomizes CAP's Core Values. They guide, instruct and mentor other cadets. They support the leader and reward their followers. They counsel others even as they continue to learn themselves. This class will unpack the responsibilities and discuss how you can achieve these skills. Being an NCO is a big job. Do you know everything expected of you? Do you know what to expect of your NCOs? Come to this round robin discussion and educational lesson with a real USAF NCO and the Senior Enlisted Leader of Cadet Programs Conference. Officers welcome!

This class will teach you to paint landscapes as well as anything that comes from your imagination. Let your creativity flow onto the canvas through acrylic paints and show off your masterpieces at the end!

Choose this class to not only learn about the basics of Taekwondo, but to get a good workout in as well. We will cover basic kicks and also delve into some advanced movements. This class is suitable for cadets of all fitness levels. 

Crafting Leather and Kydex (Thermoplastic) - a overview of the two materials and their uses including a live demo on forming each for practical uses.

Learn about the Mars helicopter design and mission results. Learn about designing for the thin atmosphere, how the design was tested, and how well it performed during the mission.

Choosing what to do in life, or where to go, is very hard no matter your age. It all depends on what you value most. This class will be a culmination of advice I got from many people I respect, when I was in your shoes. 

Think you want to be a lawyer? Come hear from a criminal defense attorney about the path to becoming a lawyer, the variety of opportunities available in law, and some tales from the trenches! Maj Don Hammond is the Group 7 Legal Officer and founder of Criminal Defense Heroes, P.C. He's in court every day, defending the constitution, and helping people keep their lives on track after an encounter with the justice system.

Line dancing is a fun way to meet new friends and move your body to country music, and it’s easy to learn. Learning line dancing is a great idea for dance beginners. It starts with simple repetitive routines which can help build confidence and is a lot like military drill. You can be the star at your next dance or wedding reception. 

If you couldn’t guess from the name, we’ll be playing the classic game of throwing and avoiding foam balls, uninterrupted for 50 minutes. You do not need to attend the dodgeball training camp seminar to participate in this activity.

This will be a Non-Denominational Service offered for anyone who wishes to attend. 

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

Ride the mountain zip line! This takes place OUTSIDE. All participants should plan to be outside for 1 hour. All cadets may only ride ONE time. Do NOT select more than one Zipline Group otherwise your selection will be voided.

**** IMPORTANT *****

Pali Retreat, our host facility, requires all Zip Line riders to sign a liability waiver. This waiver is required to participate in the Zip Line. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, please contact CPC to change your seminar selection. This waiver must be completed by Sunday, February 9th.

To help expedite and make it easier to review and sign the waiver, we have created an electronic signature process. Please choose the option below that best describes your personal situation in order to be directed to the correct waiver. The electronic process will ask for the email addresses of the cadet participant, and any parents/guardians applicable.

Selection 1: If you, the cadet participant, is 18 years of age or older, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 2: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and only has ONE parent or legal guardian, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 3: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and lives in a TWO parent or legal guardian household, please CLICK HERE.

Lunch

This Photography seminar covers essential techniques like camera settings and composition, while exploring diverse photography genres and methods of storytelling. With hands-on workshops and live demonstrations, participants can practice skills in real-time and receive personalized feedback. Designed for all skill levels, the seminar offers a supportive environment for both beginners and experienced photographers to refine their craft.

Basic class that talks about how cadets can get involved with aviation related activities in CAP. Class to include briefs on Orientation Flights, powered flight academies, other flying NCSAs, cadet wings and last but not least, how to get involved 

This class will teach you to paint landscapes as well as anything that comes from your imagination. Let your creativity flow onto the canvas through acrylic paints and show off your masterpieces at the end!

Ever dreamed of creating your own video game? In this hands-on seminar, we’ll walk through the entire process of building a basic—but visually impressive—game in Unreal Engine 5. From initial concept to final touches, you’ll learn environment creation, character control, asset integration, and how to add that professional polish. Whether you have zero experience or a bit of background, you’ll leave inspired and equipped to bring your game ideas to life

This Seminar is a class to learn the basics and begining of crochet. Cadets will learn how to crochet with little to no experience, create small patterns, learn new techniques, and over all have fun. With different colors of yarn and patterns, cadets will be sure to have a great time. 

Police Officer with Chico PD discusses a career in law enforcement. Morgan Neher is a former cadet and active Senior Member in California Wing.

Have you ever wished to learn the inner workings of how to be a First Sergeant? By taking this class you will have the opportunity to learn about, and practice fundamental skills vital to the role of a TOP Non-Commissioned Officer.

"Are you dreaming of becoming a pilot? Or maybe you're curious, but don't know where to start your flight training? This seminar is for YOU!

This interactive seminar will give you the foundation to get your flight training started and allow you to discover the huge world of aviation beyond just the airlines and military! Whether you're just starting out or still deciding on your career path, you'll be covered here.

Here's the best part: You'll be able to participate in a Q&A session with an Embry Riddle student who is a junior working towards their Commercial Pilot license. They've been in your shoes, unsure of how to get started in aviation, and is ready to answer all your burning questions!

This will be your chance to explore what the industry has to offer to you and get advice from someone whose been just like you so don't miss out!"

The CAWG CAC will be holding its February meeting in-person at the Cadet Programs Conference. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how CAC operates and how to get involved! 

Do you think you have what it takes to be the last one standing in a cadet vs. cadet drill-off? Is your bearing strong enough to withstand any shenanigans thrown your way? Come put your skills to the test in this friendly competition of knockout!

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

Learn to challenge ideas with speech and debate, form speeches on the fly that favor your opinions and ideologies. Speaking louder, standing taller, and talking smarter. 

Ever wondered about US Air Force intelligence operations and the use of the MQ-9 Reaper and other military drones? Come learn about their impacts with an experienced combat aircrew member and MQ-9 Sensor Operator. 

How to be a responsible adult 

Learn about the Mars helicopter design and mission results. Learn about designing for the thin atmosphere, how the design was tested, and how well it performed during the mission.

A full Introduction to the requirements and journey of obtaining a Private Pilot Certificate. This course will go in depth on the requirements, and available tools to use for obtaining your PPC. If you are looking for answers and clarity on how to get your Pilot’s License, this is the seminar for you!

Learn the basics of how air crash investigations are carried out. Learn what investigators look for and how they use it to reach a conclusion.

This seminar will expand on your physical needs. What does your body need to get up in the morning. How can I be more health than just eating right. If you are also interested in physical fitness we will go over nutrition and exercises rather than just eating a bowl of salad every meal.

Spaghetti Engineering Challenge: Cadets, come test your Engineering skills in this fun group competition.

Ready to elevate your CAP appearance? Join our Master Your CAP Look: Hair & Makeup Styling Class to learn how to style your hair in regulation-compliant ways and apply natural, professional makeup that meets CAP standards. Whether you have short, long, or textured hair, our we will guide you step-by-step to perfect your look. This class will boost your confidence and ensure you’re always ready for inspections and events. Sign up today and get ready to shine in true CAP style!

Do you think you have what it takes to be the last one standing in a cadet vs. cadet drill-off? Is your bearing strong enough to withstand any shenanigans thrown your way? Come put your skills to the test in this friendly competition of knockout!

Come meet new CAP friends! This session is a "Free Block" where you can come hang out in the Cadet Center-- socialize with friends, warm up by the fire with a hot chocolate or coffee, and have fun. Light games will be available. Cadets are only permitted to choose ONE Cadet Lounge session per CPC.

Ride the mountain zip line! This takes place OUTSIDE. All participants should plan to be outside for 1 hour. All cadets may only ride ONE time. Do NOT select more than one Zipline Group otherwise your selection will be voided.

**** IMPORTANT *****

Pali Retreat, our host facility, requires all Zip Line riders to sign a liability waiver. This waiver is required to participate in the Zip Line. If you do not wish to sign the waiver, please contact CPC to change your seminar selection. This waiver must be completed by Sunday, February 9th.

To help expedite and make it easier to review and sign the waiver, we have created an electronic signature process. Please choose the option below that best describes your personal situation in order to be directed to the correct waiver. The electronic process will ask for the email addresses of the cadet participant, and any parents/guardians applicable.

Selection 1: If you, the cadet participant, is 18 years of age or older, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 2: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and only has ONE parent or legal guardian, please CLICK HERE.

Selection 3: If you, the cadet participant, is UNDER 18 years of age and lives in a TWO parent or legal guardian household, please CLICK HERE.

CPC has entered into a contract with a private bus charter service, to transport members to/from CPC. Departure times will be published at a later time, but attendees should plan to be available throughout the day for departure. All prices are ROUND TRIP. All prices are the same regardless of distance/stop location. The below are the stops:

Pick Up Locations Include:

Sacramento (Departs at 9:30am)

Hayward

Modesto

Merced

Bakersfield