Civil Air Patrol - Vegas Valley Composite Sqd

Civil Air Patrol's Vegas Valley Composite Squadron runs a weekly cadet program for teens ages 12 to 18. Meetings are held Monday evenings from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, and that is the only meeting time listed; the squadron does not meet the rest of the week according to PlayPivot's records.

The program covers a wide range of activities: leadership development, aerospace education, emergency services training, physical fitness, character development, orientation flights, model rocketry, search and rescue training, and community service. That is a lot packed into one weekly meeting, and it reflects Civil Air Patrol's national structure as the U.S. Air Force's official auxiliary, which pairs classroom-style aerospace education with hands-on activities like rocketry builds and search and rescue drills.

Cadets receive uniforms and training materials as part of the program, and the squadron emphasizes community involvement alongside the skills training. Orientation flights give teens actual time in an aircraft, which is not something most youth organizations in Las Vegas can offer.

PlayPivot records this program in the $ price range, meaning cost is on the lower end compared to most extracurricular activities in the area, consistent with Civil Air Patrol's national reputation as an affordable, dues-based program rather than tuition-style pricing. No exact dollar amount is listed, so confirm current membership costs directly with the squadron.

There is no listed street address for the squadron's meeting location beyond a Las Vegas, NV 89108 zip code, so families interested in joining should call (702) 327-6734 to get the specific meeting site and to ask about the enrollment process, since Civil Air Patrol squadrons often meet at local schools, community centers, or airport facilities that can change.

The program runs year-round rather than following a school calendar, and it operates in English.

For a teenager interested in aviation, leadership, or emergency response work, this squadron offers a structured weekly commitment with real opportunities like orientation flights that go beyond a typical after-school club.