New York Wing Encampment - How to Apply

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Application Process for NYWg Encampment

Cadets in Flight

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How to Apply - Cadets in Flight
In order to attend, you MUST: Be a current member of CAP (with current membership card) Rank of Cadet Airman (C/Amn) by 26 May (Curry Award) Have completed Safety Briefing within 30 days of the start of the encampment recorded in eServices by your unit commander If 18 years or older, must have completed CPPT prior to encampment
2nd Timer Information: Due to the large number of cadets who have never attended an encampment and the limited space available at Stratton ANG, we are not able to accept any applications from those cadets who have previously attended an encampment. You might want to consider applying for a staff position.
ONLINE APPLICATION: Go to the Member Login section of the website. Register, and then submit the Online Part I application. Once you have submitted that, you will have an option to download the Online Part II application (You will not see Part II on the menu until you have SUBMITTED Part I). This must be printed and signed by your parent and squadron commander and submitted to Encampment Registrar (ALL CADETS NEED PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURES) (See Contact Information for Mailing Address) Will receive an Acknowledgement Letter within two weeks of receiving your application. If you do not receive this letter, contact the Registrar.	Online Process Only All applications must be entered online. If you have a problem, contact the Registrar who will assist you.
Financial Aid for First Time Cadets (See full information on the Financial Aid Page )	Download: Financial Aid Form (PDF)
Pay Encampment Fee of $220 with Check or Credit Card (Make any checks out to "New York Wing Encampment") Encampment fee is reduced to $200 if multiple family members are attending the encampment. All money will be refunded if cancellation occurs prior to the deadline date. After the deadline date, any withdrawal will be subject to a cancellation fee according to the schedule below: 26 May - 30 Jun: $25 cancellation fee 1 Jul - 14 Jul: $75 cancellation fee After 14 Jul: $125 cancellation fee (There is always a waiting list, so the sooner you let us know that you cannot attend, the more likely it is that someone else will have the opportunity to attend this year's encampment.) If cancelling, you MUST contact the Encampment Registrar.
Transportation to and from the encampment is the participant's personal responsibility. Units or Groups may, and are encouraged to arrange for common transportation through corporate or privately owned vehicles. Participants should contact their unit commander to inquire if such arrangements are being made.
Deadline Date: Postmarked by 26 May Final Acceptance Letters will be mailed by 9 Jun

How to Apply - Cadets on Staff
In order to attend as a Staff Member, you MUST: Be a current member of CAP (with current membership card) Rank of C/TSgt by the Staff Deadline (If applying for Group 1st Sgt - must be C/SMSgt by the Command Staff Deadline) If 18 years or older, must have completed CPPT prior to encampment Must complete Operation Risk Management - Basic and Intermediate (eServices - Online Safety Education) prior to encampment Have completed Safety Briefing within 30 days of the start of the encampment and each workshop recorded in eServices by your unit commander Be able to participate in the two Staff Training Workshops If applying for Flight Academy Staff - must have soloed, or attended a flight academy
ONLINE APPLICATION: Go to the Member Login section of the website. Register, and then submit the Online Part I and Staff Application. Once you have submitted that, you will have an option to download the Online Part II application (You will not see Part II on the menu until you have SUBMITTED Part I). This must be printed and signed by your parent and squadron commander and submitted to Encampment Registrar (ALL CADETS NEED PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURES) (See Contact Information for Mailing Address) Will receive an Acknowledgement Letter within two weeks of receiving your application. If you do not receive this letter, contact the Registrar.	Online Process Only All applications must be entered online. If you have a problem, contact the Registrar who will assist you.
The Staff Application is part of the Online Part I entry above. However, you will have access to the staff application after you have completed the submission of Part I. You will be able to change your staff preference and revise your staff essay until the deadline.
Submit Leadership Workshop Participation Form (NYWF17c)to Encampment Registrar (ALL CADETS NEED PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURES) (If you cannot attend the first workshop, you must personally contact the Encampment Commander and the Encampment Registrar) This form can be hand-carried to the workshop, but you MUST indicate whether you will be attending the workshop or not by updating the Workshop Information in the Member Only area of the website. Member Login	Download: NYWF17c PDF Version
Pay Encampment Fee of $220 with Check or Credit Card (Make any checks out to "New York Wing Encampment") Fee will be $200 if more than one family member is attending the encampment.
General Staff Deadline Date:28 April 2012 Cadet Command Staff Deadline Date: 18 Feb 2012

How to Apply - Senior Members
In order to attend, you MUST: Be a current member of CAP Completed Level I prior to the Encampment Completed CPPT prior to encampment Must complete Operation Risk Management - Basic and Intermediate (eServices - Online Safety Education) prior to encampment Have completed Safety Briefing within 30 days of the start of the encampment and each workshop recorded in eServices by your unit commander Be able to participate in the pre-encampment workshops (See Workshop Information) (this is especially essential for those seniors desiring Mentor positions). All senior staff must have completed at least one Senior Member Mentor Workshop prior to the encampment. This will be offered on 19 May 2012. Contact the Encampment Commander if you need this workshop and cannot attend on this date. If possible, Senior Members should possess a NYWg Driver's License (See the Senior Member Information Page on this website for information on how to get this license) See other information on the Senior Staff Information page on this website
If you are interested in a Key Senior Staff Position, contact the Encampment Commander immediately. The deadline date is 18 Feb 2012. Since the individuals in these positions will be involved in a lot of pre-encampment duties, these positions are usually filled early in the process - Deputy Commander, XO, Commandant, Senior Flight Mentor,Training Mentor. (See Contact Information on this website.)
ONLINE APPLICATION: Go to the Member Login section of the website. Register, and then submit the Online Part I and Staff Application. Once you have submitted that, you will have an option to download the Online Part II application (You will not see Part II on the menu until you have SUBMITTED Part I). This must be printed and signed by your squadron commander and submitted to Encampment Registrar (See Contact Information for Mailing Address) Will receive an Acknowledgement Letter within two weeks of receiving your application. If you do not receive this letter, contact the Registrar.	Online Process Only All applications must be entered online. If you have a problem, contact the Registrar who will assist you.
The Staff Application is part of the Online Part I entry above. However, you will have access to the staff application after you have completed the submission of Part I. You will be able to change your staff preference and revise your staff essay until the deadline.
Submit Senior Member Mentor Workshop(NYWF17c) to Encampment Registrar (If you cannot attend this key workshop, you must personally contact the Encampment Commander to discuss your participation at the encampment. If you have not previously participated in the Mentor workshop this is a requirement for encampment participation. If you cannot attend the workshop at this time, contact the Encampment Commander to arrange for a makeup session.) This form can be hand-carried to the workshop, but you MUST indicate whether you will be attending the workshop or not by updating the Workshop Information in the Member Only area of the website. Member Login	Download: NYWF17c PDF Version
Pay Deposit of $25 with Check or Credit Card (Make any checks out to "New York Wing Encampment") This deposit must be paid prior to the deadline date to ensure acceptance as a staff member. The balance of the $90 encampment fee ($65) can be paid anytime up until the start of the encampment. If you withdraw any money previously sent will be refunded provided you contact the registrar prior to the start of the encampment.
Deadline Date: 28 April 2012 (Senior Command Staff Deadline: 18 Feb 2012)

How to Apply - Flight Academy Student
In order to attend, you MUST: Be a current cadet member of CAP (with current membership card) Have previously attended a CAP encampment Rank of Chief Master Sergeant (C/CMsgt) by 28 April Have completed Safety Briefing within 30 days of the start of the Flight Academy recorded in eServices by your unit commander 16 Years of age for Powered Flight (at time of encampment) Class 3 Medical as of 14 June (for Powered Flight training only) If 18 years or older, must have completed CPPT prior to encampment
ONLINE APPLICATION: Go to the Member Login section of the website. Register, and then submit the Online Part I application. Once you have submitted that, you will have an option to download the Online Part II application (You will not see Part II on the menu until you have SUBMITTED Part I). This must be printed and signed by your parent and squadron commander and submitted to Encampment Registrar (ALL CADETS NEED PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURES) (See Contact Information for Mailing Address) Will receive an Acknowledgement Letter within two weeks of receiving your application. If you do not receive this letter, contact the Registrar.	Online Process Only All applications must be entered online. If you have a problem, contact the Registrar who will assist you.
Enter an essay on "Why Flying is Important to Me". (You will not see this option until after you have submitted the Online Part I.) Include a list of any flight lessons (powered or glider) that you have completed.
Do not send any money with your application. Money will be due after students have been selected. Maximum fee will be $900 for powered flight. (The hope is that scholarship funding will be available to further reduce this fee.) If cancelling, you MUST contact the Encampment Registrar.
Deadline Date: Postmarked by 28 April