Royal Canadian Air Cadets
To learn. To serve. To advance.
about 858
Learn about 858 Skookumchuk Squadron and its history.
about cadets
Learn about the Canadian Cadet program.
about the air cadet league
Learn about the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program and its history.
“One in five private pilots in Canada is an ex-air cadet, and 67% of commercial and airline pilots began their careers as an air cadet.”
Air Cadet League of Canada
HISTORY
Since 1998, 858 Skookumchuk has provided hundreds of Sunshine Coast youth the opportunity to develop into strong, confident leaders – all the while learning valuable new skills that help them grow into successful, community minded adults.
ACTIVITIES & TRAINING
In addition to our weekly parade nights, which take place Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 8:30 pm at Davis Bay Elementary School Gym in Davis Bay, 858 Skookumchuk cadets have the opportunity to attend a number of optional training activities throughout the cadet year, including:
- ground school (for those interested in becoming pilots or just learning about flying)
- aviation related field trips
- weekend field training exercises
- familiarization flying days at Sechelt Regional Airport
- gliding
- orienteering events
- survival training
- drill
- effective (public) speaking
- and so much more.
Our cadet program offers something for nearly every interest!
ACTIVITIES & TRAINING
In addition to our weekly parade nights, which take place Wednesday evenings from 5:45 to 8:30 pm at Davis Bay Elementary School Gym in Davis Bay, 858 Skookumchuk cadets have the opportunity to attend a number of optional training activities throughout the cadet year, including:
- ground school (for those interested in becoming pilots or just learning about flying)
- aviation related field trips
- weekend field training exercises
- familiarization flying days at Sechelt Regional Airport
- gliding
- orienteering events
- survival training
- drill
- effective (public) speaking
- and so much more.
Our cadet program offers something for nearly every interest!
former air cadets say...
Royal Canadian Air Cadet alumni have gone on to some very prominent and exciting careers. Here are words from just a few:
PARADE NIGHTS
WEDNESDAYS @ WEST SECHELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5609 Mason Road, Sechelt, BC
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Contact
ssc858skookumchuk@gmail.com
PO Box 858
Gibsons, BC
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