Activities

Cadets are young leaders who think seriously about their futures. They may not yet know exactly what they want to do in adult life, but they're test-flying potential career interests.

Cadet activities are akin to electives at school, and CAP schedules them mostly as "Saturday" and "school vacation" programs. Some of the most popular career fields among cadets are shown below, with links to suggested electives for 1st and 2nd year cadets. Cadets remain free to mix-and-match to their liking. 

Core & Elective Curricula

The core cadet curricula are those tasks every cadet is required to complete along his or her journey to the Spaatz Award. Cadets accomplish these mostly during weekly squadron meetings, special "Saturday" activities, and encampments.

The real fun in cadet life is in the special activities or electives. Beyond the core curriculum, cadets have opportunities to follow their own interests and explore potential careers. The higher a cadet advances in cadet grade, the greater breadth of opportunities become available. Electives are mostly experienced as weekend and summer programs. 

Annual Calendar

Plan your year now. Take note of the major events on the annual cadet calendar. 

"I made my first solo flight at a CAP encampment!" 

Colonel Eric Boe, USAF
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