catalinakel Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Anybody have childen involved? If so, how has it benefitted your child and would you recommend it to others? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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charlotteb Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 :bigear: My son is consider joining the Civil Air Patrol soon too. Can't wait to hear the responses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciyates Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 DS loves it. My only suggestion is to check out various patrols if possible. They can make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornomom Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm usually just a lurker, but I had to comment on this one. I was in Civil Air Patrol for 4 years when I was a kid and absolutely loved it. I learned so much about leadership, discipline, flying, search and rescue, first aid, etc. I was in a pretty large squadron, and there were lots of great adults that worked with cadets. That does vary from one squadron to another as one person stated above, so do some checking. With the right people in charge it can be a very rewarding and self-esteem building experience too. Hope this helps :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 As far as we're concerned, it is a great thing! Our ds14 has been in his squadron for 1 1/2 yrs. and really likes it. He is the type of person who likes the order/structure/discipline they have. They have lots of opportunities to go on short flights in a small plane, take CPR and first aid courses, do search and rescue practice, provide color guard for various events, etc. I would highly recommend it. Chelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 A few of my children are quite involved with CAP. CAP teaches them leadership, independence, PE, aerospace education, flight training, emergency service training, CPR/frist aid, study skills as well as other things. Two of my children are in the color guard and are in the midst of competion at this time. CAP has been a positive experience for our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catalinakel Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share Posted March 18, 2010 Thanks all. It sounds really good, and there are two active groups near us. We are gonna check it out. Might be just the thing for my son, and his sister also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Anybody have childen involved? If so, how has it benefitted your child and would you recommend it to others? Thanks My kids aren't involved, but my grandfather has been in CAP for many, many years. I've met some of the kids involved in CAP and they were such level-headed, mature, responsible children. I was quite impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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