The Cadet Program provides opportunities for youth to gain valuable knowledge and skills that build confidence and help pave the way in a transition to adulthood. Cadets engage in varied and unique experiences, while developing competencies in leadership, citizenship, and physical and mental fitness. Offering positive youth development programs, sea, land and air cadet corps and squadrons are in communities across Canada.
Air Cadets gain aviation related skills through activities that include flying, gliding, and studies in aerospace.
The Cadet Program strives to offer Cadets a safe, welcoming, and supportive program environment where all feel respected, valued, included and able to achieve their full potential.
Cadets meet every Wednesday night at the Lt Col Clifton Rec Centre from September – June, 6:30-9:00 pm.
Must be 12 years of age to join, however, registrations are accepted all throughout the year. So, when you turn 12, come and see us, we’d love to have you join!
Invite all Canadian youth
The Cadet Programs are open to youth aged 12 to 18 that are Canadian citizens or are authorized to reside in Canada. Programs are inclusive and celebrate the rich diversity within Canadian society.
Instill Canadian Military Values
Cadet Program training, direction, decision making, and behavior are guided by ethics and values of the Canadian military. Values include loyalty, integrity, courage, inclusion, excellence and accountability. Cadets embrace and embody these values.
Develop Citizenship, Leadership, and Fitness
The Cadet Program offers cadets opportunities to develop skills and knowledge that: enable them to positively contribute as leaders in Canadian society, instill a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness, and support successful transitions to adulthood.
Balance Safety and Challenge
The Cadet Program offers activities and events that are challenging and safe. Cadets and their parents/guardians can be confident that the adults leading the program are focused on the development of youth and invested in their health and welfare.
Cadets are supervised, administered, and trained by Cadet Instructor Cadre officers and non-commissioned members of a sub-component of the Reserve Force of the Canadian Armed Forces who, by the terms of their enrolment or transfer, have undertaken as their primary duty the safety, supervision, administration, and training of Cadets..
Leave a positive lifelong impact
Whether cadets stay with the program for many years or for just a few weeks, it is hoped that their experiences were impactful, educational and are regarded (or remembered) as positive.
Cadet Reviews
WO Dysart
“To me, the things that I find most valuable about cadets are the journeys you take and the vast amount of connections you make with fellow cadets.”
Sgt Lavalle
“Air Cadets is great because it offers awesome opportunities to learn about aviation, leadership, your community, and meet a lot of great people. It’s a chance to make new friends and gain valuable skills. Plus, you get to participate in awesome things like survival exercises, flying, and shooting competitions.
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