The 2026 South Carolina Wing Encampment planning is underway, and this page is your official source for a behind-the-scenes look into what our cadets are doing and learning every day!
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The 2026 South Carolina Wing Summer Encampment is scheduled for July 17 - July 25, 2026 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Costs for the event are $200 for Cadre and $275 for students (basic & advanced).
Cadet Cadre Application Instructions
We are now accepting applications for cadet command staff positions for the 2026 South Carolina Wing Encampment. If you’re ready to take on a top leadership role, now’s your chance to step up and lead from the front.
Are you ready to step up and make next year’s encampment an unforgettable experience? We’ve officially opened applications for cadet command staff positions, and we're looking for dedicated cadets to bring their skills and energy to South Carolina Wing’s largest cadet event.
On the historic grounds of the 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson, something remarkable is happening—something that defies expectations of what teenagers can do when given the opportunity to lead.
Stronger Together Cadets arrived on Saturday as individuals, each with their own goals. But as encampment progresses, they begin to work together toward a shared purpose. To accomplish anything at encampment, you need a strong team. But what makes a strong team? “Constantly getting to know each other,” said Cadet...
Encampment Day 5 Honor Flight of the Day: TBA How Family Shapes the Encampment Experience No one is truly alone at encampment. Many participants serve in Civil Air Patrol alongside family members—sometimes even multiple generations in uniform. Parents of cadets often join CAP for a variety of reasons: some to...
Encampment Day 4 Honor Flight of the Day: Charlie Flight Beyond Drill: Cadets Develop Skills to Lead Ever wondered what goes on at encampment beyond PT, games, and drill? Cadets spend the week immersed in a variety of lessons focused on character development, leadership, aerospace, and team building. In addition...
Encampment Day 3 Honor Flight of the Day: Echo Flight Let the Rivalries Begin By Day 3, cadets and staff at South Carolina Wing Encampment have hit their stride. Gone are the nerves of arrival—now replaced with focus, fire, and a little friendly rivalry. Cadets and staff are assigned to...
Encampment Day 2 Honor Flight of the Day: Bravo Flight Finding Pride in the Process As day 2 comes to an end at South Carolina Wing, we asked several cadets what they were most proud of so far this week. “I am proud of how much effort the cadets have...
Encampment Day One: Growth Begins South Carolina Wing’s Encampment has officially begun, marking the start of a challenging and transformative week for cadets and staff alike. From the moment they arrive, cadets begin adjusting to the encampment lifestyle—trading messy rooms for perfectly made bunks and organized lockers, and learning the...
