Transportation to Encampment
Transportation To And From Encampment
2024 Student Arrival Information
Date: Sunday, June 30, 2024
Arrival Time: 1430-1500h
Arrival Uniform: ABUs
Location: Camp Ripley Building 10-142
Students are expected to arrive on time. To arrive late, you must request approval from the Encampment Leadership team at encampment@mncap.org
2024 Departure Information
See our Graduation Page for more information about departure on Sunday July 7, 2024.
PLEASE NOTE: The info below will be updated with 2024 information as soon as it is finalized. Check back for updates.
Each family is responsible for coordinating transportation to and from Encampment. However, many local squadrons provide transportation to their cadets to and from Encampment, so check with your local unit to see if they are arranging rides.
The drop-off location is changing this year! To keep traffic flowing, please refer to the Encampment arrival information and park in the lot shown below. Follow our traffic guides to walk your cadet across the road to building 10-142.
Encampment is held at Camp Ripley. Cadets are expected to already be in ABUs before arriving. There will not be time or space to change before in-processing.
Be aware that Camp Ripley is a military installation, and is usually at a higher state of readiness than the rest of the country. Due to heightened security concerns, all adults in your vehicle MUST have their driver’s licenses available when you drop off or pick up your cadet. Depending on their FPCON (Force Protection Condition), they may only check your ID, might check your insurance, or could even have to search you or your vehicle (rarely).
In-Processing
After dropping off your student, Encampment staff will escort them through in-processing where they will sign an honor agreement, have a quick medical intake assessment from our Health Services Team, receive their welcome information, and have their gear checked for contraband. After in-processing, the students will be told which flight they will be with for the week. At that point, they will be escorted by Encampment staff members to the buildings where they will be staying for the week. Since this is a very quick process, make sure you say your goodbyes before dropping them off!
After completing in-processing, your cadet won't have access to any electronic devices during their Encampment stay. However, we've created a cadet contact form so you can send your cadet encouraging messages during the week! Also, watch your email for links to photos!
