Cadet Programs
Today’s Cadets . . . Tomorrow’s Aerospace Leaders
Cadet Program – At a Glance
Mission: Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders
Established: 1942
Age to Join: 12 through 18
Content Areas: Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character
Total Cadets: 25,000
Locations: 1,000 hometown squadrons
Time Commitment: Ideally, cadets participate in a 2-hour squadron meeting each week, plus one “Saturday” event monthly and one week-long encampment in summer, but of course, school and family obligations take priority**
Costs: Annual dues of $25 – $60, depending upon location; some assistance is available with uniform costs and overnight activity fees; a fully-active cadet could incur $300 to $600 in costs during the first year, less any financial assistance
Military Obligation: None, but 8% of USAF Academy cadets are former CAP cadets
Annual Flying Hours: 25,000 hrs in single-engine aircraft; 12,000 glider sorties
New Hampshire Wing Cadet Programs
Useful Cadet Links
Parent’s Guide to the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program
Video Slideshow
For a visual overview of the CAP Cadet Program, please watch our Cadet Life video.
