Adult Volunteer's
WELCOME TO THE GREEN MOUNTAIN ACADEMY
Adult Volunteer's Page
20-27 June 2026
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta | South Hero, VT
Cost To Attend: $150
During the registration process please download and complete the necessary forms. You can upload them anytime but please have then uploaded by the required date. Once your commander electronically approves your application you can pay through Registration Zone.
Please review the Roles and Responsibilities for Adult Volunteer positions. We are collecting information for those who are interested in helping out so we can coordinate roles and get some proactive training done!
We will host an adult volunteer Information meeting in late spring 2026. Details will be sent out to those who have already applied or expressed interest. We will host meet and greet about 60 days prior to the event. Details will be emailed directly to you. We know you are going out of your way to help and want to accommodate you as much as possible. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email Cadet Programs.
Thank you for supporting Civil Air Patrol Cadets through the Green Mountain Academy!
Please follow our encampment online
Once you have completed registration please download and complete the following forms from the document library on at the top right of this page. Once they are complete, please email them to Cadet Programs
ALL PAPERWORK IS DUE BY 15 MAY 2026
CAP Form 160 Member Health History (even if it's in CAP Health)
CAP Form 161 Emergency Contact Information
CAP Form 101 for Drivers License Verification (Available through eServices Ops Qual only)
Note: CAPF 17 is not required when using Registration Zone
Although there is no specific packing list required for Senior Members, we have compiled a list of recommended items you might need while here. Please see the document library at the top right of this page.
What do Adult Volunteer's do at Cadet Encampments?
We understand you are choosing to give up your time to be with us for the week, so our primary goal is for you to enjoy the experience. You don’t need to sign up for the entire encampment; you can volunteer for only a few days if that’s all you have the time for. We greatly appreciate anything you can give us. The more adults we have the easier it is to run the encampment. At the Green Mountain Academy, adult volunteers perform a myriad of roles. The main role of adult volunteers at encampment is to set the groundwork for the cadets to be successful. Based upon your desires you will be asked to assist in one of the many support roles or on the command staff. Adults on support staff have the critical role of making sure all of the resources are in place so the cadets can efficiently run the encampment. Support staff roles include admin, food service, safety, medical, logistics, drivers, and public affairs. Adults on command staff have the important role of mentoring the cadets as they navigate the leadership experience of managing the actual operation of the encampment. Training Officers (TACs) are the main position in the command staff. TACs spend their days supervising the cadets and mentoring them through the various leadership experiences while allowing them to learn and grow through mistakes. Being a TACs is a larger time commitment, and we prefer to have 2 TACs per flight. This allows you to rotate during the day.
If you’re interested helping us with encampment, please complete a registration form.
About Camp Ta-Kum-Ta
When packing for encampment please consider the following:
The encampment will provide each adult volunteer with 1 encampment t-shirt, shorts, and ball cap. Please remember pin in rank for the ball cap. Military clothing sales is not available on site, nor is there one close by. Feel free to wear the provided pt uniform in the morning and when relaxing in the evening. TACs will be overseeing the cadets doing PT but are not required to participate. Throughout the day we ask adult volunteers to wear corporate polo or fatigues (ABU/Corporate Field). The Camp is in the islands so expect evenings and mornings to be cool, but the days are very hot. It’s a good idea to have multiple sets of uniforms to change into throughout the week. TACs will be following cadets so well broken in walking shoes are a requirement.
Housing is open bay camp buildings with bunk beds. The mattresses are twin XL. There are no wardrobes or chest of drawers so be prepared to live out of your suitcase. Bedding is not available for adult volunteer's, please plan to bring your own bedding or a sleeping bag. There isn’t any room organization for adult volunteers. If you require housing, please indicate so on your staff application. If you live nearby, please feel free to sleep in your own bed.
Free laundry facilities are available on site. Bring your own detergent if you plan to do laundry at the facility throughout the week. Meals will be catered and we have full access to refrigeration and cookware. Coffee and tea will be available for adults; please bring your own hot cup. Adults can eat at the dining facility at the same dining hours as the cadets or you can bring your own food. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you desire.
If you have questions, please email Cadet Programs.
HOW DO I GET TO CAMP TA-KUM-TA?
Please set your GPS to the following address:
77 Sunset View Rd, South Hero, VT 05486
Arrival Date: Saturday, 20 June
Arrival Time: 1pm - 2pm
Arrival Uniform: Polo
If you're flying in, please choose Burlington International Airport (BTV). Please book a flight that arrives between 11am and 2pm and email your itinerary to Cadet Programs so we can coordinate transportation.
