Las Vegas Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol

The Las Vegas Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol is a youth leadership program built around aerospace, service, and character development for teens and young adults ages 12 to 20, split into brackets of 12 to 18 and 19 to 20. Program areas include aerospace education, leadership training, emergency services training, physical fitness, character development, drill and ceremonies, orientation flights, STEM programs, search and rescue training, and disaster relief training, giving members exposure to both classroom learning and hands on field skills across aviation, fitness, and emergency response.

Members wear uniforms as part of the program and have access to training aircraft for orientation flights, along with squadron meeting facilities where regular sessions are held. This is a structured, membership based program closer in feel to a cadet corps than a drop-in class, so families should expect an application, orientation, and likely a review of conduct and fitness expectations rather than single session enrollment. The mix of drill and ceremonies alongside search and rescue and disaster relief training points to a program that blends military-style discipline with genuine emergency service skills.

The squadron meets at 2730 Airport Dr in North Las Vegas, zip code 89032, with its listed hours showing only one weekly session, Monday from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m., and closed the rest of the week on the standard schedule. That single evening block likely represents the regular squadron meeting time rather than the full range of program activity, since orientation flights, search and rescue exercises, and other events are typically scheduled separately from the weekly meeting. The program runs year round rather than following a school calendar.

Pricing is listed in the $$ range, which on this directory reflects a mid tier cost, consistent with the membership dues that cadet programs typically charge rather than a flat per class fee. The program is not marked special needs friendly in the listing. Families interested in membership can call (702) 947-6564 or visit nvwg.cap.gov to learn about the application process, uniform requirements, and how the Monday meeting schedule fits with a teen's other commitments.