COLORADO PARENTS GUIDE TO PARENT'S WEEKEND
Parents' Weekend is certainly an exciting time. In addition to coming together as a community to celebrate this new year - for the C4C Cadets, this is the first extended relaxed time we've had as a family. Here are some words of wisdom from those who have gone before you - for the parents of C4Cs and all the cadets:
Accountability - there are certain times your C4C Cadet will need to report. Make sure you are aware of them.
Off base, your C4C Cadet will need to wear their Service Dress uniform when in public, or PC gear if doing activities like hiking, etc.
Let them enjoy Colorado Springs, or go home if you can. Give them a break and let them relax some.
Recommended things to take advantage of during the weekend
Keep the pressure off your Cadet and let them guide you through their experiences.
Take a hike with your Cadet on the Falcon Trail.
Enjoy the beauty of the Academy!
We hope you make it. Come check us out at our table in Arnold Hall where most of our volunteers are parents of USAFA graduates - happy to answer your questions and help you get the most out of the weekend.
Off base, your C4C Cadet will need to wear their Service Dress uniform when in public, or PC gear if doing activities like hiking, etc.
Let them enjoy Colorado Springs, or go home if you can. Give them a break and let them relax some.
Recommended things to take advantage of during the weekend
- CPC Tailgating, even if you aren't going to the game
- See Jack's Valley and experience BCT through your Cadet's memories
- Join your Cadet and experience Mitchell Hall food (there may be restrictions)
- Visit the Parent Information Fair at Arnold Hall
- Arrive early to the parade on Friday at Stillman Field to experience the jump and glider demonstrations and meet some of the falcon mascots
Keep the pressure off your Cadet and let them guide you through their experiences.
Take a hike with your Cadet on the Falcon Trail.
Enjoy the beauty of the Academy!
We hope you make it. Come check us out at our table in Arnold Hall where most of our volunteers are parents of USAFA graduates - happy to answer your questions and help you get the most out of the weekend.
