California Wing Summer Encampment 2026

California Wing | Civil Air Patrol

Attention Cadets: Only cadets who have completed CSX and were officially selected to serve as Cadre should register under the Cadre option. If you have not been hired as Cadre, you are not eligible to register at this time.

Please read all instructions carefully before proceeding.

Dates: 

Encampment: Saturday, June 20, 2026 — Sunday, June 28, 2026

ATS Dates: Thursday, June 17, 2026 — Sunday, June 28, 2026

Location: Camp Roberts, CA (Near San Miguel, CA)

Registration Details

• Registration Opens: Saturday, April 4, 2026
• Registration Closes: Friday, April 24, 2026, at 11:55 PM PST
• Registration Fees:

- Cadet Students: $575.00

- Cadet Cadre: $575.00

- Senior Staff: $95.00

Please read all the information carefully before registering.

Share this information with your parents or guardians.

To Register for Encampment

1. Prepare Required Forms: 

Have your required forms completed, signed, and ready to upload before beginning your registration. You will not be able to save your work mid-session.

• Signatures must signed with a pen, not typed.
• Incorrectly filled out forms will be returned for correction and the registration will be incomplete until required forms are corrected.
• Signed forms can be uploaded as photos or PDFs.

For All Members:

- CAPF60-81 - Application for CAP Encampment or Special Activity

* Requires your Squadron Commander's signature

* Requires Legal Guardian's signature if under 18

- CAPF160 - Health History Questionnaire

* Requires Legal Guardian's signature if under 18

- CAPF161(I) - Emergency Information

For Cadets Under 18:

- CAPF163 - Permission for Over the Counter Medicine

* Requires Legal Guardian's signature if under 18

2. Student Requirements:

• Must be of C/Airman grade or above at the time of registration.
• Must have approval from your Squadron Commander.
• Understand that access to personal mobile phones will be restricted during the encampment.

3. Scholarship Applicants: 

If you are receiving a scholarship (CEAP or otherwise), send your scholarship confirmation to ctg@cawgcadets.org or paula.urbom-shope@cawgcap.org (Encampment Finance Officer) to request a registration code before registering.

4. Incomplete Information: 

If you need to provide more details for your registration, proceed with registration and update the information as soon as possible. Instructions for updating your registration will be in your confirmation email.

5. NOTE:

Registration does NOT constitute acceptance to encampment. The Encampment Commander reserves the right to prioritize registrants based on cadet readiness, grade, and completeness of application, regardless of the order in which the registration was received. All registrants will be notified of their acceptance or denial shortly after the registration deadline. Accepted students must submit the full registration fee within one week of notification.

Important Information

• Acceptance Notifications: A packing list and reporting instructions will be sent via email. Check your CAWG email regularly and your spam/junk folders.

Refund Policy

Full Refund Deadline: June 5, 2026

A full refund is available, minus a $10 processing fee.

50% Refund Window: June 6–14, 2025

A 50% refund is available, minus a $10 processing fee.

No Refunds After: June 14, 2025

No refunds will be issued after this date unless approved under special circumstances by the Encampment Commander and Finance Officer.

No refunds will be given for failure to attend the first day of encampment without prior written notice.

Refund Processing Time:

All refunds will be processed within five weeks after encampment concludes.

To Request a Refund:

Submit your request by email to Major Paula Urbom-Shope, Encampment Finance Officer, at paula.urbom-shope@cawgcap.org AND ctg@cawgcadets.org. Include a clear explanation and any supporting details.

Additional Notes

• Transportation: Complimentary transportation is provided between Camp Roberts and the Paso Robles Amtrak Station. Travel information will be gathered once registration closes.
• Cell Phone Access: Understand that access to personal mobile phones will be restricted during the encampment. 
• Watch your email closely. If accepted, you may be asked to provide additional information before encampment. It is essential that you monitor your email regularly throughout the time leading up to the event to avoid missing critical updates or deadlines.

We look forward to seeing you at Encampment!

Questions, Issues, or Concerns: ctg@cawgcadets.org