Aerospace Education Weekend

2026 Dates 14-16 August

You will build things, design projects, test theories, and spend the weekend engaging in the fun and learning of physics, aerospace, and more! Cadets may also receive an orientation flight and just have a chance to make new friends from other CAP squadrons across Wisconsin.

AE Weekend has several training tracks that students can participate in. Note that there are pre-requisites for the Rocketry and Drone tracks and there is limited enrollment. Registrations for Rocketry or Drone tracks that do not meet pre-requisites or are submitted after the enrollment cap is reached will automatically be converted to Aerospace Exploration registrations.

Tracks:

• Aerospace Exploration (General Education) Track: Students in this track will focus on exploring aerospace and physics principles through hands-on activities that construct experiments and projects.

• Model Rocketry Track: Students in this track will work on the Model Rocketry Badge. You must be a Cadet Staff Sergeant or higher and previously attended the general track in order to enroll in this track. This track will be capped at 10 students and you cannot have previously earned the MRB. 

• Drone/Remote Control Track: Students in this track will work on drone and remote control piloting and technical skills. You must be a Cadet Staff Sergeant or higher and previously attended the general track in order to enroll in this track. This track will be capped at 10 students and you cannot have previously earned a Cadet sUAS Badge.

• AE Leaders Workshop: AEOs and AEMs have the opportunity to work on the AE Specialty Track, explore Civil Air Patrol's AE resources, connect with colleagues and mentors, and share exciting lesson ideas to inspire students and cadets.

• Meal Planning and Food Safety: Sign up for this track to get a behind the scenes, hands-on lessons in planning and safely preparing food for the weekend. Special emphasis will be on planning for special food requirements, food safety and personal safety in the kitchen.

• Senior Member Staff - please list in the "Comment Section" the area or track you will be supporting.

When: 1800 14 August - 1500 16 August 

Where: CAP National Training Center, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh

How much: Students, $55; Staff $30

Staffing: Want to staff? AE Instructors, Kitchen, logistics, public affairs help needed!  Cadet Commander, Deputy Cadet Commander for Support, Deputy Cadet Commander for Operations applications can be made to Lt Col Julie Sorenson julie.sorenson@wicap.us

(Cadets do not select the "staff" option at registration unless they are registering only to serve in kitchen/logistics/public affairs, or have been assigned one of the three roles above. Other Cadet line staff positions do not get the staff rate and are expected to be participating as students in one of the tracks.)

Who: Any CAP member! This activity is open to seniors and cadets, and is a great activity even for new cadets. Adult members, you can register as a student, too! AE fun is not just for cadets!

For members with food allergies, request accommodation using this link.

Register in Registration Zone using this link: Aerospace Education Weekend 2026

Packing List:

• Complete ABUs (new cadets who have not been issued a uniform yet or whose uniform is incomplete should wear a tan t-shirt and jeans)
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Toiletries (there are showers available on-site in the barracks)
• Medications
• A change of civilian clothes
• PT clothes (t-shirt, running shorts/pants, running shoes)
• Snacks
• Towel & Washcloth (for showers)
• Light jacket
• Undergarments (remember that ABUs require a tan crew-neck t-shirt)