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Civil Air Patrol asks lawmakers to exempt cadet encampments from youth-camp licensing
Summary
The Connecticut Wing of Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Air Force representatives urged lawmakers to exempt CAP encampments (annual week-long cadet camps) from state youth-camp licensing, saying federal charter, background checks and operational norms address safety; proponents said 2024 encampment at CampNet was canceled and moved out of state.
The Connecticut Wing of the Civil Air Patrol asked the Public Safety and Security Committee to exempt its cadet encampments from the state's youth-camp licensing requirements, saying federal oversight, recurring background checks and the volunteer organization's established safety protocols make the state license unnecessary for CAP camps.
Lt. Col. Ashley LaPlante, Connecticut Wing commander, said CAP encampments provide weeklong leadership and aerospace training for cadets and that the organization complies with rigorous national safeguards: adult members…
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