Camp Blanding, Florida
31 July - 06 August 2011
Commander: Capt Steve Lampasona
Cadet Commander: C/Lt Col Matthew Campbell
UPDATE: We will be holding an Advanced Training Squadron for cadets
who have previously attended encampment. Click HERE for information.
CAMP BLANDING And PICK UP INFORMATION
UPDATED Camp Blanding Main Gate, State Road 16, 8 miles east of U.S. 301 Starke, Florida UPDATED
This address will get you to the Main Gate Entrance using GPS or Mapping Program:
5629 SR 16 West
Starke, FL 32091
Drive in through gate, present ID to gate guard, and drive to Pass and Review field parking lot between Avenue A and B. It is located directly in front of the gate and has a large flag pole.
Pass and Review starts at 11:00 AM, Suggestion is to arrive between 10:00 and 10:30.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Encampments are week long activities that serve to build a foundation for cadets to build their Civil Air Patrol experience from. These week long events provide an in-depth orientation to Civil Air Patrol and the United States Air Force. First time cadets can expect to be challenged both mentally and physical during a busy and exciting week of hands on leadership development training, aerospace events, and local site activities. Cadets returning as staff will be challenged even further through the leadership roles they will fill and staff duties they will perform. All cadets will have the opportunity to be introduced to the military, learn to overcome challenges, develop time-management skills, enhance their interpersonal skills, and have a great time.
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible to attend encampment, first time cadets must have completed the Curry Achievement and have been promoted to Cadet Airman (C/Amn).
FEE (Cadet & Senior)
The Encampment fee will be $150.00 postmarked on or before 10 July 2011. The fee will go up to $175.00 for applications received after a 10 July 2011 postmark. No applications will be accepted after 22 JULY 2011. No refunds will be allowed after 31 JULY 2011. Checks or money orders will be made payable to "Civil Air Patrol.” Cash will not be accepted. The opportunity to pay via PayPal is available here: ONLINE PAYMENT . If payment is made with PayPal please include copy of receipt with Mailed or E-mailed applications.
FAMILY MEMBER DISCOUNT:
For multiple members of the same, immediate family wishing to attend Encampment, the cost will be $150.00 for the first member and $75.00 for each additional member.
Squadron Commanders will be requested to verify the relationship.
This discount applies to both cadet and senior members and may not be combined with any other discounts.
This discount is not available via the PayPal option.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please view the appropriate application page to determine what requirements are necessary for application. ( Basic Cadet Application, Cadet Staff Application, Senior Staff Application).
DEADLINES
Cadet and Senior Staff - FLWG Forms 500, 503, and 504 NLT 18 MAY 2011. If chosen, Fees NLT 10 July 2011
Cadet Executive Staff - FLWG Forms 500, 503, and 504 NLT 09 MAY 2011. If chosen, Fees NLT 10 July 2011
Basic Cadet - Application deadline is 22 JUL 2011
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CHECK-IN
Basic Cadets
- Arrive no
earlier than 1200hrs EST and no later than 1700hrs EST on 31 JUL 2011. Uniform for checkin is BDUs.
Cadet & Senior Staff
- Arrive no earlier than
1700hrs EST and no later than 2230hrs EST on 29 JUL 2011. If you must arrive early or cannot arrive until Saturday 30 July, please notify the ENC/CC if you have not already done so. Uniform for arrival on Friday 29 Jul is appropriate Civis. Uniform for Staff Training day 30 Jul is BDUs. Uniform for the remainder of the encampment will be BDUs except for the Dinning in and PIR. The Blue Utility uniform is permitted as an alternate to BDUs. Please avoid the Blue Polo and gray pants and please abide by the uniform of the day.
NOTE: All times are EST.
GRADUATION
The graduation parade (pass-in-review) will commence at 1100 on 06 AUG 2011. Basic cadets will be dismissed upon completion of the parade.
UNIFORM/EQUIPMENT
Use the encampment packing list form to ensure all items are brought to encampment. This form requires cadet and parent signature and must be turned in during in-processing.
MEALS
Meals will be provided at the encampment. Cadets with special meal needs must submit alist of needs by 22 JUL 2011 to the Encampment Commander, Capt Steve Lampasona at FLSummerEncampment@gmail.com
Attn: Encampment Commander
Re: Special Needs
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
After 31 July 2011 - No refunds
*Refund processing may take as long as 45 days after the end of the encampment*
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation to and from encampment is the participant's personal responsibility. Units or Groups may, and are encouraged to do so, arrange for common transportation through corporate or privately owned vehicles. Participants should contact their unit commander to inquire if such arrangements are being made. For
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Attn: Encampment Commander
Re: General Inquiry
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
The landline telephone number for the encampment is (813)781-0689.