General Information

Thank you for supporting your son’s or daughter’s interest in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program. Through their experiences in CAP, our cadets develop into responsible citizens and become tomorrow’s leaders. The leadership skills, self-confidence, and discipline cadets gain through CAP prepares them to achieve whatever goals they set for themselves in life.  Youth must be at least 12 and not yet 19 to join CAP. 

As a parent, you are also welcome to participate in CAP. No prior military service or special skills are required. Whether you want to help chaperone cadets once in a while or become a full-fledged senior member active in CAP missions, we would love to have you get involved in CAP.

  • Parents Committeehelp arrange carpools, plan social events, raise funds, and connect the squadron to your hometown by serving on an informal parents’ committee
  • Cadet Sponsor Member occasionally support cadets as a chaperone or driver, or provide expertise to leadership
  • Senior Member take a leadership role in the Cadet Program, and/or participate in CAP’s aerospace education and emergency services missions

If you have an interest in any of these opportunities, please let us know and we’ll help you get started. Please feel free to email us on the contact page if you have a question or concern about CAP.

Fees

Cadets pay National dues yearly of $41, and Senior member dues are $66 a year. 

Cadets will need 2 uniforms - the camouflage ABUs (Airman Battle Uniform) and the Air Force style Dress Blue uniform.  Uniforms are available at Vanguardmil.com.  

  • A set of ABUs, along with boots, patches, and insignia, will need to be purchased for your cadet. Use this guide to order ABUs.  The squadron occasionally receives donated ABUs, so ask a senior member if interested.
  • Dress Blues - National HQ offers a $100 voucher towards the cost of the Dress Blue uniform once the cadet earns his/her first promotion. The voucher will come from Vanguard and be sent to the cadet's email address. This voucher expires in 45 days, so use it right away!  Here's a guide to ordering the Dress Blue uniform.