Junior Cadet (AC – FCpl) Uniform Exchange Dates

Uniform Exchange nights for our returning Junior Cadets (AC to FCpl) will be on;

Wednesday, September 6th from 1730 – 2000 hours, and

Monday, September 18th from 1730 – 2000 hours, no appointments required, just drop-in.

NOTE: after our Recruitment Open House, priority will be given to the sizing and outfitting of new cadets in order to get them in uniform before the Fall FTX.

Sr Cadet (Sgt – WOII) Uniform Exchange this Wed Aug 30th from 1800 – 2000 hours

Uniform Exchange for Senior Cadets ONLY (Sgt’s and above) on Wednesday, August 30th from 1800 – 2000 hours, no appointment required, just drop-in.

2Lt Carter will also be available on Monday, September 4th from 1700 – 1800 hours, before your Senior Cadet meeting.

NOTE: Returning Junior Cadet Uniform Exchange dates will be released later this week.

ADDITIONALLY: after our Recruitment Open House, priority will be given to the sizing and outfitting of new cadets in order to get them in uniform before the Fall FTX.

Looking for Volunteers this Saturday

Good afternoon all,

We are looking for youth Volunteers to assist this Saturday 19 August 2023. The COPA organization is holding in Hangar 4 a Discovery flight day for youth that would like to know more about how Airplanes Fly. More information about the event can be found in the link COPA 149 at CNQ3 – Discover Aviation

Time: 1000 – 1600 hrs

Location : Cadet Hall

Dress: Squadron t-shirt or Navy blue shirt

Lunch: provided id you stay the whole day

Sign up: Message Capt Silva Via Teams or email 87Air@cadets.gc.ca ASAP

This is not a cadet activity and more of an Volunteer opportunity.

Thank you

Capt Silva

CAP Program Questions

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

CAP 1 & 2 Joining Instructions

Good evening all,

This is for those cadets that will be attending CAP 1 or 2. Below you will find the Joining Instructions alongside the Schedule and a map with the location of the CAP site. Each cadet is to print and complete the Cadet Code of Conduct to bring on your first day of CAP.

If anyone has any question feel free to email us at 87Air@cadets.gc.ca