Author: Capt C. Bowman

Good afternoon everyone,

We have had a few parents reach out about CAP questions. Hopefully this helps!

CAP Level 1

17-20 August 2023

Please note there is no bus from Welland this year, drop-off and pickup will be at Lake St. Armoury.

• Who: See your Offer of Participation Form
• When: Starts this Thursday Aug 17 to Sunday Aug 20
• Timing: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Drop-off: Lake St Armoury, 81 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X3
• Dress: FTUs (if you do not have FTUs, or if they do not fit, wear cadet appropriate civilian wear with running shoes)
• Lunch: Provided
• Bring:
  • Ontario Health Card;
  • Water bottle;
  • Offer of Participation;
  • Prescription Medication (if needed);
  • Prescription Eyewear with protective strap (if needed);
  • Medical Alert Identification (if needed);
  • Over-the-Counter Medication (if needed);
  • Cash (approx. $20);
  • Code of Conduct (print and sign); and,
  • Medication Form (print and sign).
• Joining Instructions (what to pack, etc): Joining Instructions
• Site Annex: St. Catharines CAP Site

CAP Level 2

23–29 August 2023

Please note there is no bus from Welland this year, drop-off and pickup will be at Lake St. Armoury except for the FTX days. Information will be released for those days during the CAP.

• Who: See your Offer of Participation Form
• When: Starts next Wednesday Aug 23 to Tuesday Aug 29
• Timing: 8:00am – 4:00pm
• Drop-off: Lake St Armoury, 81 Lake St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 5X3
• Dress: FTUs (if you do not have FTUs, or if they do not fit, wear cadet appropriate civilian wear with running shoes)
• Lunch: Provided
• Bring:
  • See Joining Instructions for overnight packing list;
  • Ontario Health Card;
  • Water bottle;
  • Offer of Participation;
  • Prescription Medication (if needed);
  • Prescription Eyewear with protective strap (if needed);
  • Medical Alert Identification (if needed);
  • Over-the-Counter Medication (if needed);
  • Cash (approx. $20);
  • Code of Conduct (print and sign); and,
  • Medication Form (print and sign).
• Joining Instructions (what to pack, etc): Joining Instructions
• Site Annex: St. Catharines CAP Site

Offer of Participation Forms

If you have misplaced or do not have a copy of your cadets Offer of Participation Form email 87air@cadets.gc.ca ASAP and someone will get it back to you.

Any other questions, please reach out.

Capt C. Bowman

Good afternoon everyone,

Below are the Joining Instructions for summer training courses. Any questions, please 87air@cadets.gc.ca

1st and 2nd year Cadets (CAP 1 and 2)

3rd year and up Cadets

Capt C. Bowman

Good evening,

Info from the MROs for June is shared again below:

Cadet Timing: 0800hrs
Location: 87 LHQ

1. Cadets to arrive in civilian clothing, with
   uniforms (C1) READY in a bag.
2. We will be practicing during the morning and then getting into uniforms after lunch.
3. Pizza lunch will be provided for cadets.
4. Bring health card, uniform, water bottle.
5. Guests to arrive at 1330hrs, parade steps off at 1400hrs. Invitations have been distributed to cadets. Guests are asked to RSVP at https://87eagle.ca/annual. Chairs are limited, it is recommended to bring your own as a backup.

Attached is the MRO for June 2023.

Have a great day,

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer

Good afternoon everyone,

Just a few last minute reminders for tonights trip:

1. Drop-off and pick-up will be at the hotel entrance
2. Eat dinner before you come tonight
3. Optionally bring cash; cadets will have the opportunity to buy snacks tonight and tomorrow
4. Optionally bring sleeping bags and/or air mattresses; we are 4 to a room, so some may choose to sleep on the floor
5. If anyone needs to get ahold of their cadet, call the 87 LHQ number: 905-732-2083
6. Bring your health card

Drop-off: 5:00pm Friday, June 2
Pick-up: 3:30pm Saturday, June 3
Location: Skyline Hotel & Waterpark, 4800 Bender St, Niagara Falls

See you at 5!

Capt C. Bowman
Commanding Officer