The New Hampshire Wing Summer Encampment 2010 is scheduled for Friday 23 JULY 2010 to Sunday 1 August 2010 at the University of Norwich, Northfield, Vermont.

Encampment can be the most significant, memorable, and worthwhile training experience in a Civil Air Patrol cadet’s career. In addition to the training cadets receive at encampment, they get to experience many exciting activities not normally offered at the squadron level. Encampments are designed to give cadets a chance to learn and grow in a challenging environment. As a parent, when your cadet comes home from encampment, you will find they are a little more mature and understand more about responsibility and team work. They will have a greater self-confidence and self-discipline.

1.       Qualifications for Attendance: (Cadets applying for Summer Encampment must)

a.       Have a current CAP membership card.

b.       Have completed at least the Curry Achievement (Cadet Airman) prior to the beginning of encampment. This is a requirement of CAP Regulation 52-16 and cannot be waived.

2.       Selection Priorities: (There are a limited number of slots for participants and these slots will fill quickly. When the available encampment facilities are no longer adequate to allow all eligible applicants to attend, participation will be selected on the following priority basis)

a.       First Priority – Any Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Wing Phase I or Phase II cadet who has not previously attended an encampment. (selected in order of postmark of the application)

b.       Second Priority – Any out-of-wing Phase I or Phase II cadet who has not previously attended an encampment. (selected in order of postmark of the application)

c.        Third Priority – Any Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont Wing or out-of-wing cadets who has attended only one encampment.

d.       Fourth Priority – Any other cadet.

3.       Application Procedures are as follows:

a.       Complete a NHWF 31 ensuring that you select the box for Basic Cadet Encampment. Also ensure that you select you T-shirt size. Applications must signed by your Squadron Commander. Unsigned applications will not be accepted.

b.       A fee of $275.00  is due upon application to cover meals & billeting at Norwich University for the encampment. Make Checks payable to “NH CAP Encampment”.

c.        Mail the completed application packet to the listed address.

Incomplete applications for encampment may be rejected and you may not be allowed to re-apply, so please ensure that your application is complete.

4.       Applications must be postmarked by FRIDAY JULY 2, 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Upon receipt of applications the Commandant of Cadets will review the applications and post a list to all squadrons with those cadets that have been accepted to attend encampment. There is the possibility that a cadet may be wait-listed to attend the Encampment.  If this does occur the applicant will be given the choice to be wait-listed or not attend the Encampment.  Wait- listed cadets will be ranked in the order their applications were received.  Those cadets not accepted to attend encampment will be refunded their attendance fee.

a.       Mail applications to:

Lt Col. Mark E. Varney

12 Terrace Hill Road

Boscawen, NH  03303

5.       The enclosed Encampment Packing List is the minimum amount of equipment and clothes that you should have with you when you arrive, ALL LISTED ITEMS ARE REQUIRED. Please Note: combat boots and other shoes must fit properly and be broken in prior to arrival at encampment! Cadets will be wearing their combat boots approximately 8-14 hours a day. Improperly fitting boots and shoes result in blisters and other foot problems. Blisters take a long time to heal and you won’t enjoy encampment if your feet hurt.

6.       Cadets will be participating in daily physical training (PT). A cadet with a physical or medical condition that excludes him/her from participating in PT will need to have a signed physician’s statement indicating what restrictions apply. Cadets that do not participate in PT and do not have a signed physician’s statement will not be allowed to graduate.

7.       Cadets are to report to Norwich University, Northfield VT between 1200 and 1300 hours on Friday 23 July 2010. Cadets will not be allowed on the facility any earlier.

8.       A map to Norwich University is included with this application packet. For planning purposes, it is about 1hour North of Lebanon, NH of Route 89.

9.       Graduation program will begin at 1145 hours on SUNDAY 1 AUGUST 2010.   The graduation ceremony will start with the Pass-in-Review (weather permitting) at 1145 hours. The graduation will be at about 1200 hours. All cadets will be dismissed from the Residence Hall after graduation and checking out. This will be approximately 1 hour after graduation. (14:30 Hours, 2:30 PM). Please plan to arrive at 11:15 - 11:30 at the Norwich Football Field.

10.    There is financial assistance available for cadets that may have difficulty paying the activity fee for Encampment.  The cadet’s Squadron Commander should be contacted.

11.    If at any time after you apply for encampment you decide not to attend please let the Encampment Commandant of Cadets, LT Col Varney, know as soon as possible. Full refunds, minus a $25.00 processing fee, will be available until two (2) weeks prior to the start of the encampment (July 8, 2010).  After two weeks prior to encampment only a 50% refund will be given. If notice is given less than 24 hours before the start of encampment, or if you fail to arrive at encampment, no refund will be given.  Family emergencies and the like are an exception to this policy.

12.    Any questions may be directed to me through e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (603) 966.44766.

Thank you for applying, and GOOD LUCK!

Robert W. Shaw, Maj, CAP

Encampment Commander

New Hampshire Encampment 2010

Enclosures:

1.       NHWG Form 31, “Application for a New Hampshire Wing Encampment or Cadet Activity”

2.       Encampment Packing List

3.       Map & Directions to Norwich University

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nhwf_31.doc

Form 60.doc

CAP--Encampment 2010--Basic Encampment Packing List.doc

CAP--Encampment 2010--Release and Liability Indemnity Agreement for NU.doc

CAP--Encampment 2010--Permission Slip for Climbing and Rappelling Towers.doc