REMINDER – NO CADETS TONIGHT

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

Range and Aviation Training Exercise (Level 2 and up)

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 Application Form

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.

Upcoming Reminders

As the Easter long weekend approaches we wish to remind our Air Cadet families of our Tagging fundraising event.  

Dates

  • Wednesday March 27, 2024 (5 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. approximately)
  • Thursday March 28,  2024 (5 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. approximately)
  • Saturday March 30, 2024 (8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

Home base – Seaway Mall (office above main entrance)

All cadets must sign up and participate in 3 of the 4 shifts posted. Saturday morning and afternoon participation would be greatly appreciated.

More details and sign up sheets will be posted.

– Your Squadron Sponsoring Committee

First Aid Team Reminder

CONGRATULATIONS to all First Aid Team members who competed in this past weekend at the St John Ambulance ~ Ontario Medical First Response Zone Competition, and THANK YOU to all Cadets who volunteered to be casualties.

REMINDER that the entire First Aid Team is now on a well earned 2 WEEK BREAK.

Our NEXT Training Night is after March Break on MONDAY, MARCH 18TH!

Enjoy you “downtime”, when we regroup in 2 weeks, we will start the planning for your “Dynamic Display” at our upcoming Annual Cadet Review in May, which every team member will be part of! This is your opportunity to show your families all the new skills you’ve learned since this year.

“CONGRATULATION” again, we are all proud of each of you.

Yours in Safety, 2Lt Carter