Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program hosts open house at Sept. 30

September 17, 2025  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

The Vermont Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program will host its annual fall open house on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Edward Knapp State Airport in Berlin. 

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The program provides young people, ages 12 to 21, opportunities to explore

aerospace and emergency services, while gaining a new network of friendships and leadership skills. 

The program also offers adults free professional development in various fields, including emergency services, aerospace science, marketing and communications. Adults assist as volunteers with cadets. Teachers are invited and can obtain classroom materials and STEM kits from the Air Force for their students.

The open house will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Activities will include a chance to test your piloting skills in a flight simulator and a drone obstacle course.

Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. 

Members of the Vermont Civil Air Patrol youth cadets. Courtesy photo