European Encampment Applications
Cadet Student Prerequisites
To attend the encampment as a first-time cadet student, you must submit all of the required forms, be a cadet airman (C/Amn) prior to July 8, 2026, not have previously completed a CAP encampment, agree to attend the entire encampment and uphold CAP’s core values of integrity, volunteer service, excellence, and respect.
Application Instructions
1. Log in to eServices and navigate to "Registration Zone". Look for 2026 European Encampment and follow the prompts. All registration forms this year have been included in Registration Zone via registration link.
All cadets (student and cadre) must complete and submit a complete registration no later than:
- Cadet and adult staff: May 1, 2026
- Cadet students: May 31,2026
Payment Instructions
- The cost is: $300
- Method of Payment: To be released
Application Approval Process
The encampment staff reviews submitted applications for completeness as they are received and logs in the application. Incomplete applications will be returned for corrections and suspends the approval queue pending receipt of a complete package.
Once an application is approved, the encampment staff will notify the cadet, parent, and squadron that the cadet has tentatively been slotted.
The encampment has a limit of 60 slots for first-time cadets.
Refund Policy
Contact the encampment POC through Registration Zone for refund information.
Cadet Encampment Assistance Program
Civil Air Patrol’s National Headquarters has special funding available to cover encampment fees and uniforms with an emphasis on serving economically disadvantaged cadets. See the following link for a detailed explanation of the program and application process. Cadet Encampment Assistance Program.
Encampment Questions & Correspondence
If you have questions, first inquire with your home squadron. Be sure to periodically check the Encampment News for the most up-to-date information.
Please contact the encampment POC through Registration Zone to ask questions, submit applications, and for any other correspondence about the encampment.