The Congressional Award is a public partnership created
by Congress to promote and recognize achievement,
initiative, and service in America’s youth. The CAP
provides a unique opportunity for young people to set
and achieve personally challenging goals that build
character and foster community service, personal
development, and citizenship. This program is open to
all 14-23 year olds, military or civilian. Participants
may earn Bronze, Silver and Gold Congressional
Certificates and Medals. Each level involves setting
goals in four program areas: volunteer public service,
personal development, physical fitness and
expedition/exploration. Each level requires a minimum
number of hours and is carried over to the next level.
Air Force Youth Programs and
Community Center Programs coordinate the Congressional
Award, a non-competitive program which recognizes excellence
in initiative, achievement, and service among young persons
ages 14 - 23. Youth are challenged to set goals in:
- Voluntary Public
service
- Personal Development
- Physical Fitness
- Expedition or
Exploration
To find out more
about the program, teens (ages 14-17), may contact the
Youth Center at 228-8844 and individuals (ages 18-23)
can contact the Community Center at 228-3717 or visit
the CAP website at
www.congressionalaward.org/congress
