Doolie Day out and Rodeo

[CadetMom2026]

Does anyone know if the dates are set for these two events? When we did a visit we were told July 9th for Doolie Day out and the 16th of August for the rodeo. I know some of the dates may have changed slightly.
I'm trying to plan some work meetings and want to make sure I'm accessible all day on these two days! (Do they get their phones for the rodeo?)
Thank you!

 

[CrabbittMom]

I don’t know the dates above but one thing we did was give my DD a special ringtone and set her to emergency bypass status so we wouldn’t miss her calls last summer.

 

[Theredbaron]

According to information we received at a local parent's club meeting, Doolies day out is July 9 (will receive phones) and rodeo is July 16 (do not think they will have phones). Classes will have already started before August 16. Of course, everything is subject to change...

 

[Pluto]

Im sorry, Rodeo?

 

[mommahedg]

The basics get to attend the Colorado Springs rodeo which happens at the middle of BCT. It gets them a day off and gives the cadre a chance to switch to the next phase of training.

 

[MCA_10]

This is an amazing experience that the Class of 2024 and Class of 2025 didn't have the opportunity to partake in. The 23ers and 22ers talked about it. They said DO NOT eat a lot of food there. The second you get back... let's just say you are in for a surprise

 

[SpiritCommitteeLiaison]

Here's the link to the "Important Dates"

https://www.usafa.edu/app/uploads/Important_Dates_19May22.pdf

9 Jul 22 Doolie Day Out (DDO) ’26 meet Sponsor Family (not for guests); Basics allowed to call home -- DO NOT TRAVEL TO MEET YOUR Basic Cadet!
16 Jul 22 -- Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo