The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada. It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities.
ALL cadets travelling home by bus will arrive on FRIDAY, AUGUST 18 to the Pen Centre (in the parking lot north of the old Target store) at the following scheduled times:
Coming from Blackdown Cadet Training Centre: 11:45 a.m.
Coming from Trenton Cadet Training Centre: 5:00 p.m.
Coming from Connaught Cadet Training Centre: 5:30 p.m.
Those cadets that are attending the two week General Training Course at TRENTON Cadet Training Centre will depart on:
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6
Departure Location: Pen Centre (in the parking lot north of the old Target Store)
Departure Timings: Arrive for 8:00 a.m (bus is scheduled to depart at 8:30 a.m.)
Cadets are to travel in uniform, arrive at the bus wearing “C5” Dress ONLY (No Tunic, Slip Ons, Tie or Name tag)
NOTE: You will need to show the following 3 items to be able to get on the bus:
1. Health Card,
2. A signed copy of your course Offer (Lt. Bowman will distribute Sunday morning), and
3. A completed and signed Cadet Transportation Form (included in the joining instruction booklet).
There are forms in the back of the joining instruction booklet to be completed which are required to be handed in upon arrival at the Training Centre.
For your reference the joining instructions are below:
Note to Parents:
The first few days at camp can be an adjustment and sometimes cadets feel homesick. Should your cadet have difficulty PLEASE contact the camp (numbers are in the joining instructions) or Capt Norio and arrangements will made to have someone check on them. You may not hear from your cadet for the first couple of days (even if they have a cell phone), remember, no news is good news. Cell phones may be taken and only allowed to be signed out during free time.
Those cadets that are attending 3 week courses at both TRENTON and BLACKDOWN Cadet Training Centres will depart on:
SUNDAY, JULY 30
Departure Location: Pen Centre (in the parking lot north of the old Target Store)
Departure Timings: Arrive for 9:00 a.m (bus is scheduled to depart at 9:35 a.m.)
Cadets are to travel in uniform, arrive at the bus wearing “C5” Dress ONLY (No Tunic, Slip Ons, Tie or Name tag)
NOTE: You will need the following 3 items to be able to get on the bus:
1. Health Card,
2. A signed copy of your course Offer (Capt Norio will distribute Sunday morning), and
3. A completed and signed Cadet Transportation Form (included in the joining instruction booklet).
There are forms in the back of the joining instruction booklet to be completed which are required to be handed in upon arrival at the Training Centre.
For your reference the joining instructions are below:
Canada’s Wonderland Information : Cadets to arrive at Centennial High School (240 Thorold Rd) at 8:30 a.m.
Cadets REQUIRE the following items: HEALTH CARD, HAT, SUNSCREEN, WATER BOTTLE, MONEY, SWIM SUIT AND TOWEL (if using the water park). It is suggested to bring a rain jacket and a change of clothes and shoes as they are calling for rain. Please note that no outside food or drink besides water is allowed in the park. Cadets will be provided with a meal voucher that they can use for either lunch or dinner. Departure from Canada’s Wonderland is at 7:00 p.m., pick up at Centennial approximately 8:30 p.m.. Cadets are encouraged to support the squadron and wear their squadron t-shirts.
Summer Training Uniform Pickup
Cadets attending summer training must pick up their summer training uniform and joining instructions on Monday, June 19 from 7:00 – 7:30 p.m. If you are unavailable during this time, please contact Captain Norio.
Cadets:
Cadets are to meet at 8:30am tomorrow morning at the Canadian Tire in Welland. Pickup will be at 2:15pm. Cadets are to make sure they have:
Lunch, extra water, and pop will be provided by the parents committee.
The parents have also asked for cadets to watch these two videos before they arrive:
How to clean tires: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0pRK0LvZ-Q
2 Bucket System for washing and drying your car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBo76v2je44
For cadets with Facebook, please share the Facebook event.
Parents:
Please drop off any donated baked goods for the bake sale tomorrow by 9:00am. Drop off your cadet, have your car washed for $5.00 and get some goodies to take home.
Have a great weekend everyone!