Our home base for tagging is the Seaway Mall (Front Entrance).  A cadet is normally stationed at this entrance to direct you to the base office which is located on the second floor above the main entrance. Officers and Civilian Volunteers will be on call as well during the activity.

Tagging Dates and Times:

Wednesday March 27, 2024 (5 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

• If your cadet has never tagged before he or she will be stationed at the Seaway Mall.  Pick up time for these cadets only will be 8:00 p.m.

   Thursday March 28, 2024 (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. approximately)

• If your cadet has never tagged before he or she will be stationed at the Seaway Mall.  Pick up time for these cadets only will be 8:00 p.m.

Saturday March 30, 2024 (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

• If your cadet has never tagged before he or she will be stationed at the Seaway Mall.  We ask that these cadets arrive at the Seaway Mall at 9:30 a.m.
• Lunch will be provided for those cadets who are tagging all day.

Important Note: If you are a Port Colborne resident and your cadet is tagging both Saturday morning and afternoon.  Please see Mrs. Foster on Wednesday or Thursday night for new information.

Parents – What can you do?

• Review safety rules with your cadet – they are permitted to have their cell phone for emergency use and/or to contact the office.
• Make sure your cadet has eaten before their tagging shift, and they bring a water bottle to keep hydrated. 
• Make sure your cadet dresses for the weather. They may wear their cadet issued or civilian winter jacket or toque. Gloves should be black if possible.
• Check on your cadet routinely during their tagging shift.
• Please remain with your child until their cadet partner has arrive/left.

Parent Volunteers needed to assist with tagging.  If interested please reach out to Natalie Foster at nfoster498@gmail.com.

Range and Aviation Weekend – March 23 and 24

Drop Off – 8:00 a.m Saturday, March 23
Pick Up – 12:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24
Kit List attached.

NOTE: YOU MUST BRING LUNCH FOR SATURDAY.

Summer Training Applications

If you are interested in attending summer training, you must complete the google form NO LATER THAN MARCH 28. For more information, see previous Summer Training Application post.

Tagging

Cadet Night – Wednesday, March 27

Wednesday, March 27 WILL NOT BE a regular cadet night. Only those cadets that signed up for tagging are required to attend.

Report to the Seaway Mall – enter through doors by CIBC and go upstairs. You are required to be in uniform (if you have one). Dress for the weather.

Wednesday, March 27 – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 28 – 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 30 – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

If you have signed up and cannot attend, please complete the “report an absence” form from the website.

Save the Date – SATURDAY, APRIL 20 – Cadet Training Day
CFB Borden

ALL cadets are invited to attend a cadet training day on Saturday, April 20, 2024.
More details will be provided as we get closer to the date.

Due to March Break, there will not be cadets tonight. Cadets will resume on Wednesday, March 20. It will be a Commanding Officer’s Parade so make sure you work on your uniforms.

Upcoming Activities Reminder:

March 23 and 24 – Level 2 to 5 Range and Aviation Weekend

Tagging – March 27, 28 and 30

All cadet families;

Our annual Range and Aviation Training Exercise will take place on Saturday March 23 until Sunday March 24. All cadets that are in Level 2 and up are required to attend this mandatory training exercise.

Start time: 0800 hrs, Saturday March 23
End time: 1200 hrs, Sunday March 24
Location: 87 Eagle LHQ
Dress: FTUs (for cadets that do not have FTUs, wear civilian clothing. Do NOT wear your blue uniform)
Note: Bring packed lunch for Saturday, health card and your signed permission form.
Permission Form: Will be released shortly.
Kit list: Will be released shortly.

If for any reason your cadet cannot attend any or part of the weekend, you must speak with the Commanding Officer.

Summer training offers an opportunity for cadets to travel to new areas and meet other cadets, while learning skills for personal development. Courses available for application are primarily based on the cadets completed training level, by the end of the training year.

Apply for Training

Review the full list of courses including length of each course, and then apply using the following form:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the dates of each course?

The dates for summer training have yet to be released.

How much does it cost to attend?

There is not cost to apply or attend summer training courses. The following is covered: meals, transportation to and from, training supplies, and a small weekly training bonus given to the cadet, great for canteen purchases.

How will my cadet get to and from the training location?

CTC courses for Level 2 and up will have transportation provided to and from the course, most likely from the Pen Centre.

What can cadets expect for CTC courses?

CTC (Cadet Training Centre) courses are offered to cadets in Level 2 and up. Cadets will be arrive at the CTC location usually on Saturday or Sunday before the course start date (Monday). For most summer CTC experiences, Cadets stay at the CTC location in barracks, will eat with other cadets in the Mess hall, will train daily between breakfast and dinner, and will have free time during the evenings to spend time with friends.

Is summer training mandatory?

Summer training is an optional experience for Cadets. Summer training provides a unique, once-in-a-lifetime experience filled with learning, challenge, friendship, and exciting opportunities. Although it is not mandatory, Cadets that successfully complete summer training may have a higher chance of being accepted to more advanced summer training courses in the future, and will have more knowledge and specialist skills to bring back to their local unit.