Summer Encampment
2024 Virginia Wing Summer Encampment
06 July - 14 July 2024 - Fort Barfoot, Blackstone, VA
Applications
Senior Member Sign-Up Form
Cadet Executive Staff Applications (CLOSED)
In-Wing Cadet Cadre Applications (CLOSED)
Out-of-Wing Cadet Cadre Applications (CLOSED)
ALL VAWG Cadet (Students and Cadre) Registrations OPEN 01 Mar 2024. Opening 15 March for out-of-wing.
Important Dates
01-03 Jan 2024 - Cadet Executive Staff application window (COMPLETED)
04-10 Jan 2024 - Executive Staff interviews (COMPLETED)
13 Jan 2024 - Executive Staff Announcement
10-18 Jan 2024 - Cadre Applications accepted (CLOSED)
18 Jan-9 Feb 2024 - Cadre screening interviews (e.g., Support Officers in Charge, Squadron Commanders, First Aid Support Team, Public Affairs Officer)
10 Feb 2024 - Cadre Staff Selection Exercise (CSE) Cadre CSE and Training CAPF60-80 is needed for CSE and all Encampment Staff Training.
24 Feb 2024 - Cadre announced
01 Mar 2024 - All VAWG Cadets (Student and Cadre) Registrations open. Opening 15 March for out-of-wing Cadets.
09 Mar 2024 - Encampment Staff Training Weekend 1 (EST1)
Location: VAWG HQ
25 May 2024 - Encampment Staff Training 2 (EST2)
Location: TBD - Fort Barfoot, Virginia Wing Headquarters, Marine Corps Base Quantico, or Pendleton State Military Reserve
(EST2 date subject to change but will NOT be on Mothers Day.)
06 Jul 2024 - Encampment Staff arrival
07 Jul 2024, 1200 - Student arrival
07-14 Jul 2024 - Encampment 2024
14 Jul 2024, 1200 - Graduation
Note for Cadet Cadre Applicants
Cadre Selection Exercise (CSE), Encampment Staff Training 1 (EST1), and Encampment Staff Training 2 (EST2) are required attendance. Exceptions for extenuating circumstances can be considered on a case by case basis. These events are vital for building teamwork, conducting required training, and for ensuring the safety of all cadets during encampment.
Fees
Currently these are only fee estimates.
Cadet Student - $350
Cadet Cadre - $250
Senior Member - $0 (Priceless)
Encampment Parent Brief
Please join 2024 Virginia Wing Encampment Commander, Lt. Col. Scott Nicholsen, for this informative Encampment Parent Brief. You can find the Parent Brief slide images in the Related Documents portion of this webpage.
Encampment Organization Chart
Please see Related Documents section for the previous encampment 2024 org chart. This serves as an example of what the encampment 2024 structure will look like.
2024 Senior Member Executive Staff
Encampment Commander: Lt. Col. Scott Nicholsen
Operations Officer: Master Sgt. Steven Knichel
Deputy Commander for Support: 1st Lt. Elizabeth McGee
Commandant of Cadets: Lt. Col. Zoe Morozko
2024 Cadet Executive Staff
Cadet Commander: Cadet Lt. Col. Samuel Ten
Cadet Operations Officer: Cadet 1st Lt. Grant McGee
Cadet Deputy Commander for Support: Cadet Lt. Col. Anna Stroz
Cadet Commandant: Cadet Col. Rachel Sherrod
Media Updates
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Virginia Wing Encampment Flickr Collection - Here will be where you can see photos divided into each squadron per day. We will do our best to have the photos uploaded as soon as possible!
Questions?
Have a question that you were not able to find an answer to on this site? Contact us!
Most administration questions can be answered by emailing summer-enc-da@vawg.cap.gov
Leadership Contacts:
Director of Cadet Programs, 1st Lt. Jeff Spurrier - jeff.spurrier@vawg.cap.gov