Please review the information below regarding some important encampment topics.
Cancellation policy. All cancellations will be charged a $10 processing fee.
- Cancel before Sunday, June 11: 100% refund minus $10 fee
- Cancel between June 11 and June 17: 50% refund minus $10 fee
- Cancel after June 17: No refund
- Cancellation requests must be made in writing and emailed to encampment@wiwg.cap.gov and include the name a CAPID of the canceling member as the name and address the requested refund should be sent. Refunds may take three to four weeks for processing.
Arrival. Transportation to and from encampment is the student’s responsibility. If you need assistance getting to Volk Field, please check with your home squadron. Please arrive between 0900 and 1100 hours at Volk Field. Arrive in your ABU uniform with your hydration gear (canteen, Camelbak, etc) full. Apply sunscreen before arriving. Upon your arrival follow the directions of Volk Field Security and CAP personnel. Note: You will be entering a federal military installation therefore weapons are prohibited.
Cadets driving themselves. Cadets may drive themselves to/from encampment. Upon arrival they will be directed into the base and will park their vehicle in the designated area. At in-processing they must surrender their keys. Car keys will be returned at out-processing. Instructions for arrival (above) apply to cadets driving themselves.
Carpooling. Carpooling is allowed. If carpooling for pick up at the end of the week, you will need to update your pick up information in the Camp Management system and add the necessary names as an authorized pick up person.
Boots. If you have a new or newer pair of boots start breaking them in now! Wear them for a few hours every day to get them ready for encampment. Do not have encampment be the place where you break in a new set of boots!
Uniform items. Please check the packing list closely. If you need items order them now from Vanguard – realize that this is the busy season for Vanguard so do not wait. Talk to your squadron if you are missing an item. The packing list is attached and is available on the website.
End of the week. At this time we do not anticipate that we will be able to host the public/parents for the graduation parade due to security demands. if that changes we will advise. Pick up will commence around 1200 hours on Saturday, 01 July. More information will come regarding pick up instructions.
Road construction. I-90 near Volk Field is undergoing construction so the areas around the entrance and exit ramps are down to one lane at times. Please take extra caution and plan for additional time and potential back ups.
Medication. If you child takes medications, please send them along in the original packaging.
Photos/Updates. Visit the encampment website (wiwgencampment.org) each day to see photos and updates. You can also follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WisconsinCAP) or on Instagram.
High Adventure Activities. During the week, cadets will also have a few unique opportunities that we want to highlight:
- High Risk Entry Facility training. The first-year students will have a career orientation session where they experience the training that law enforcement and military personnel go through in learning how to enter high risk situations. This training is done through the REACT Center. It involves simulated munitions with safety gear for all participants. We have done the HREF for multiple years now and it is always a highlight of the week.
- Rapelling. The Wisconsin Cadet Academy students will participate in rappelling under the guidance of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Adventure Program.
- Marksmenship Qualification. Cadet Development Course students will have the opportunity to qualify for a marksmenship badge through an NRA certified program. This will utilize .22 caliber rifles under the supervision of qualified and trained range safety officers and firearms instructors.
These opportunities are unique to each school and have been operated safely for many years. However, parents may choose to opt their cadet out of these events if they wish. To do so, please contact Lt Col Josh Risler at joshua.risler@wicap.us.