The Cadet Organization has 21 Cadet Training Centres / Cadet Flying Training Centres located across Canada where summer training (Jul-Aug) takes place for Sea, Army and Air Cadets. In addition, two Air Cadet Advanced Aviation courses are contracted for delivery with a community college. More than 19,000 youth attend these centres each summer. Selection for summer training is based on their attendance, behaviour, academic achievement, and other attributes that they demonstrate throughout the training year. Cadets who attend summer courses receive a weekly training bonus or allocation for personal expenses. Their instructors and leaders may participate in advanced training opportunities on a full-time basis during the summer and can earn “money to be put towards post-secondary education tuition.”
Cadets may also participate in international exchanges with various countries, national and international expeditions, regattas, ship deployments, familiarisation training with the CAF, marksmanship training and biathlon training.
Cadets may also participate in international exchanges with various countries, national and international expeditions, regattas, ship deployments, familiarisation training with the CAF, marksmanship training and biathlon training.
Canadian Armed Forces Basic Parachutist Course
The Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to become a Canadian Forces Basic Paratrooper. Cadets applying for this course must be certified by a CF medical officer as being physically and mentally fit, be 16 years if age by 1 July of the year of training and shall not have reached 19 years of age during the course, have no participation limitations which may preclude them from participating in intense level physical training activities in remote locations and in high altitudes, have achieved the minimum fitness requisite of 31 sit-ups and 7 chin-ups and a 1600 metre run in under 7:30 minutes, and have successfully completed Gold Star.
Program Offerings
General
General Training
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This one-week course is intended for cadets 12-13 years of age who have completed their first year of cadet training. It introduces the cadet to life at a CTC with a focus on the opportunities available through Army Cadet Summer Training. Activities include: a field exercise, team-building, air-rifle range, adventure training, tours, recreational sports, swimming, music training, general knowledge and citizenship.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, and have completed Green Star training by 30 Jun.
Expedition
Basic Expedition
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The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of expedition training, building upon what has been taught in Red Star of the Corps program. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills, and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to the various aspects of a 5-day Expedition, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue Expedition training opportunities at the Corps and on the Expedition Instructor Course.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun, and be motivated to pursue expedition training.
Expedition Instructor
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for Expedition activities within the Army cadet program. The aim will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that offers ample opportunity for practical application during a 18-day Expedition. The cadets will learn advanced theoretical and technical skills required to assist in the delivery of Expedition Training at the Corps. This course will ensure the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Corps and as staff cadets.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun and have achieved the overall fitness incentive level bronze.
Leadership and Challenge
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for Expedition activities within the Army cadet program. The aim will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that offers ample opportunity for practical application. The cadets will learn advanced theoretical and technical skills required to assist in the delivery of Expedition Training at the Corps. This course will ensure the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Corps and as staff cadets.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have no participation limitations which may preclude them from participating in intense level adventure training activities in remote locations and in high altitudes, have achieved minimum the Bronze Level of the Cadet Fitness Assessment Incentive Level, be motivated to pursue outdoor leadership and adventure training activities, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun. Priority will be given to those cadets with a higher ranking in the National Star of Excellence (NSE).
Marksmanship
Basic Marksman
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The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals air rifle marksmanship, building upon what has been experienced at the Corps. This aim will be accomplished through the development of skills and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. The course will promote the development of marksmanship competition, sportsmanship and teamwork. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to a variety of air rifle marksmanship opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue Marksmanship opportunities at the Corps and Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructors Course, or the Fullbore Marksman Phase I Course. The cadets will be provided with the basic theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to assist in the delivery of the Corps marksmanship program.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun, and be motivated to pursue marksmanship training.
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop individual air rifle marksmanship and summer biathlon specialty skills while reinforcing and further developing the leadership and instructional techniques skills preparing the cadets to support these two specialty activities at the Corps, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to monitor and instruct other cadets during marksmanship training at the Corps.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun, and be motivated to pursue marksmanship training.
Fullbore Marksmanship - Phase 1
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the attitude, skills and subject matter knowledge required to participate in competitive fullbore marksmanship as an individual competitor. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to participate as a largebore 5.56mm rifle competitor. The cadet will participate in the Canadian National Cadet Fullbore Championship.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun, be motivated to pursue marksmanship training and be selected based on participation on the Basic Marksmanship Course, their standing on the Zone Level of the Canadian Cadet Marksmanship Championship and a postal return of their top 6 air rifle grouping targets.
Fullbore Marksmanship - Phase 2
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The aim of this seven-week course is to develop a specialist with the attitude, skills and subject matter knowledge required to participate in competitive fullbore marksmanship as a member of a competitive team. The cadet will be provided with the necessary theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to participate as a largebore 7.62mm rifle competitor. The cadet will participate in the Canadian National Cadet Fullbore Championship, the Ontario Rifle Associations’ Provincial Fullbore Championship and the Dominion of Canada Rifle Associations’ National Fullbore Championship.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun 15, be motivated to pursue marksmanship training and be invited to attend based on their standing on the Fullbore Marksman Phase I Course.
fitness and sports
Basic Fitness and Sports
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The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of fitness and recreational sports training, building upon what has been experienced at the Corps. This aim will be accomplished through the development of skills and the provision of ample opportunity for practical application. The course will promote the development of ethical sports conduct, sportsmanship and teamwork. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to a variety of fitness and recreational sports opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue fitness and recreational sports training at the Corps and on the Fitness & Sports Instructor course. The cadets will be provided with the basic theoretical, technical, and practical skills required to assist in the delivery of the Corps fitness and recreational sports training program.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun, and be motivated to increase personal fitness.
Fitness and Sports Instructor
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a fitness and sports instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the Corps, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. The aim of the course will be accomplished by providing dynamic and challenging training that includes ample opportunity for practical application. The cadets will learn theoretical and technical skills required to deliver the Corps physical education and recreational training program as specialist instructors. This course will ensure that the cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Corps and as Staff Cadets at the CTCs.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun and have achieved the overall fitness incentive level bronze.
drill and ceremonial
Basic Drill and Ceremonial
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The aim of this three-week course is to provide cadets with the fundamentals of followership, teamwork and leadership training, building upon what has been taught in Red Star of the Corps level program. This aim will be accomplished by the development of self- confidence, knowledge and skills, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadet to a variety of followership, teamwork and leadership opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue leadership training at the Corps and on the Drill & Ceremonial Instructor course.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, and have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun.
Drill and Ceremonial Instructor
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The aim of this six-week course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor for drill and ceremonial activities. The aim will be accomplished by further developing drill and ceremonial related specialist skills and knowledge that will allow them to perform the duties of a specialist instructor for ceremonial activities. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadets to a variety of drill and ceremonial opportunities, this course will prepare the cadets to assume a specialist parade position at the Corps and CTCs.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun.
military band
Basic Musician
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The Military Band – Basic Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs. Activities include maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, demonstrating rhythm skills, executing drill as a member of a band, and performing ensemble music as a member of a band.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, and have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun.
Intermediate Musician
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The aim of this Course is to raise the cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level (level 1 or 2). This training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Corps bands and related music activities. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in instrument maintenance & repair and other music-related skills, while the more senior levels also learn some Instructional Techniques relating to music. Note: depending on music proficiency, cadets may undertake this course more then once.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have achieved the music proficiency of level Basic and have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun.
Advanced Musician
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The aim of this Course is to raise the cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level (level 3-5). This training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Corps bands and related music activities. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in instrument maintenance & repair and other music-related skills, while the more senior levels also refine their Instructional Techniques relating to music. Note: depending on music proficiency, cadets may undertake this course more than once. Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Military Band Music Level Basic, be 15–16 years of age.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have achieved the music proficiency of level 2, and have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun.
pipe band
Beginner Musician
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The Pipe Band – Basic Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and pipe band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs. Activities include highland dance, maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, demonstrating rhythm skills, executing drill as a member of a band, and performing ensemble music as a member of a band.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, and have completed Red Star training by 30 Jun.
Intermediate Musician
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The aim of this Course is to raise the cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level (level 2-3). This training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Corps Pipe bands and related music activities. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in highland traditions, instrument maintenance & repair and other music- related skills, while the more senior levels also learn some Instructional Techniques relating to music. Note: depending on music proficiency, cadets may undertake this course more then once.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have achieved the music proficiency of level 1 and have completed Silver Star training by 30 Jun.
Advanced Musician
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The aim of this Course is to raise the cadet’s musical skills to the standard of the next music proficiency level (level 4-5). This training is to develop the music proficiency of cadets and prepare them to support their Corps Pipe bands and related music activities. During this six-week course, instruction is also given in highland traditions, instrument maintenance & repair and other music- related skills, while the more senior levels also refine their Instructional Techniques relating to music. Note: depending on music proficiency, cadets may undertake this course more than once. Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Music Proficiency Level – Pipes and Drums Level Three, be 15–16 years of age, and have successfully completed Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, have achieved the music proficiency of level 3 and have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun.
voyages and exchanges
Army Cadet Voyage in History
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The aim of these three-week tour is to provide the opportunity for up to 30 senior Army cadets to participate in a battlefield pilgrimage, to stand in the place where our history was shaped. This activity would commence at home where cadets will be required to conduct research in their community to “bring back to life” a Canadian soldier. Cadets would then regroup in Ottawa to continue their research, with the assistance of the War Museum’s historians, prior to undertaking a battlefield tour in Europe.
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically and physically fit, must be 16 by the start of the exchange, have no participation limitations which may preclude them from participating in remote locations overseas, have achieved minimum the Bronze Level of the Cadet Fitness Assessment Incentive Level, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun. Priority will be given to those cadets with a higher ranking in the National Star of Excellence (NSE).
Maple Leaf England
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The Maple Leaf England Exchange is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to England. Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training Program, and participate in cultural activities. Some of the activities that Cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites such as Windsor Castle.
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Prerequisites:
- Cadet's applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
Outward Bound Scotland
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Outward Bound Scotland is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to Scotland. Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training program, and participate in cultural activities. Some activities the cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites.
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Prerequisites:
- Cadet's applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
Outward Bound Wales
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Outward Bound Wales is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to Wales. Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training program, and participate in cultural activities. Some activities the cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites such as the Llechwedd Slate Caves.
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Prerequisites:
- Cadet's applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.
staffing
Staff Cadet
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Staff Cadets undergo advanced training which includes being mentored by adult leaders and senior staff cadets. Staff Cadets provide leadership, instruction and support to course Cadets at a Cadet Summer Training Centre (CSTC). Staff cadets are the Non-Commissioned Officers of the Summer Training Centres. A staff cadet can assist the officer staff with the instruction and supervision of cadets, or might be tasked in an administrative or logistical support role. Rank and pay for staff cadets depend upon the position; this is usually determined during a pre-course training and evaluation period Participation by the staff cadet during authorized CSTC summer training constitutes advanced training. Advanced training staff cadets are divided into two distinct categories:
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Prerequisites:
- Must be medically fit, have completed Gold Star training by 30 Jun, be motivated to lead, supervise, and instruct course cadets. A staff cadet applicant must be at least 16 on 1 January of the year of application.