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858 Skookumchuk cadet takes home gold in public speaking
A Tuwanek air cadet, Warrant Officer 1st Class Matthew Douglas, took home the Air Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) National Effective Speaking Gold Medal at the ACLC’s first virtual competition. READ MORE
Annual Ceremonial Review 2020
Welcome to 858 Skookumchuk's 2020 Annual Ceremonial Review 'static' displays! Scroll through to view all of the presentations, or click on the links below to land on a specific presentation. We've also included some photos from the training year at the bottom of the...
858 Skookumchuk Squadron Air Cadets Polish Their Public Speaking Skills in Annual Effective Speaking Competition
On February 20, 2020, six members of the 858 Skookumchuk Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets set fear aside and took the stage at St. Hilda's Anglican Church in Sechelt, presenting both prepared and impromptu speeches in front of family, friends, fellow cadets,...
Hercules’, Firecats and Foosball
Over the span of two-and-a-half wet, sweaty days, 858’s cadets had the chance to experience the true outdoors at Camp Burley on Mixal Lake in Garden Bay, BC.
Climbing Mountains and Eating MREs
Over the span of two-and-a-half wet, sweaty days, 858’s cadets had the chance to experience the true outdoors at Camp Burley on Mixal Lake in Garden Bay, BC.
Remembrance Day 2019
858 Skookumchuk Squadron cadets commemorated the fallen at Remembrance Day ceremonies in three communities: Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Gambier Island.
Taking Flight at Sechelt Airport
858 Skookumchuk’s 5th annual familiarization flying event at the Sechelt Regional Airport brought cadets and volunteer instructors together for a day of skill-building.
“As Squadron Sponsoring Committee Chair, I get to see firsthand the profound benefits the Air Cadet program provides young people who commit to attending weekly parade nights, and the myriad training programs, field trips and camps/courses. They gain valuable skills, tackle challenging leadership opportunities, and embark on training that nudges them into a newfound confidence, maturity, and community mindedness that will serve them well into their futures.”
VICTORIA GAZELEY – CHAIR, 858 SKOOKUMCHUK SQUADRON SPONSORING COMMITTEE
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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