camps
about cadet camps
Summer camps are some of the best opportunities available in the Air Cadet program. In early January each year cadets wishing to attend summer camps will be asked for their course preferences. Preferences are for course type only, not course dates. Requests are submitted to the Regional Cadet Support Unit who process the requests and generate detailed course offers for cadets. These course offers arrive at the squadron usually starting in March. Unfortunately, not all cadets will be offered a course initially. Cadets who receive an offer can accept or refuse the offer. Cadets who do not receive an initial offer or those who must refuse an offer may then be placed on a waiting list. Waiting list offers arrive at the squadron unpredictably and can be last minute.
Camp joining instructions with detailed packing lists and other camp information are generally provided in early June. All transportation arrangement are provided in detailed itineraries a few weeks before the camp start date. Return transportation arrangements are provided to parents by squadron staff approximately 1 week prior to the cadets return.
Course Levels
General Training

This two week course is intended for cadets 12 – 14 years of age who have completed their first year of cadet training. It introduces the cadet to life at a cadet training centre (CTC) with a focus on the opportunities available through Air Cadet Training. Activities include: team building, air rifle range, tours, recreational sports, swimming, general knowledge and citizenship. Cadets applying for this course should have successfully completed Level One training.

These three week courses are intended for cadets between 13-15 years of age, and have successfully completed Level Two. The courses provide cadets the opportunity to build on skills and knowledge learned at the Squadron within a particular area of interest. By establishing a dynamic learning environment that exposes the cadet to a variety of follower-ship, teamwork and leadership opportunities, this course will inspire the cadets to further pursue leadership training at the Squadron and on the Drill & Ceremonial Instructor course. Basic Courses include:
Basic Drill and Ceremonial
Basic Survival
Basic Fitness and Sport
Military Band – Basic Musician
Basic Aviation
Basic Aviation Technology & Aerospace
Pipe Band – Basic Musician Course
Advanced and Instructor CourseS

The aim of these three and six week courses is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role instructor, mentor and team leader for activities conducted at the Squadron, during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CTC. The aim of these courses 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 training programs as specialist instructors. These courses will ensure that cadets are adequately prepared to face challenges at the Squadron and as Staff Cadets at the CTCs. Cadets applying for these courses should be 14–17 years of age, and have successfully completed Level Three. Courses include:
Fitness and Sports Instructor Course
Drill & Ceremonial Instructor Course
Advanced Aviation (3 Week)
Survival Instructor Course
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course
Military Band – Intermediate Musician Course
Military Band – Advanced Musician Course
Pipe Band – Intermediate Musician
Pipe Band – Advanced Musician
National and Scholarship Courses

These advanced training courses are available to a limited number of cadets through a competitive application process which includes a formal application, required examinations, and an interview. Course descriptions and application requirements are available using the links below. Accessing these outstanding training opportunities requires effort and forethought. Courses vary in length from 3 to 7 weeks. Cadets applying must have completed level three (higher for some courses). Some courses also have age requirements for application.
International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) (Level-5, Age-17)
Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS) (Level-4, Age-17)
Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS) (Level-3, Age-16)
Advanced Aerospace Course (AASC) (Level-3)
Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations (AATC-AO)(Level-3)
Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance (AATC-AM) (Level-3)
staff cadet opportunities

Each year senior cadets are employed as staff at summer camps. These paid positions are open to cadets 16 year of age or older who have completed level 4 training. Staff cadets are generally employed from the end of June until mid to late August and are paid an Advanced Training Allocation of between $80 – $100 per day. These staff positions are an excellent opportunity to develop skills in leadership, instructional techniques, and management of resources.
“The Air Cadet League of Canada envisions the Royal Canadian Air Cadets as Canada’s premier and a world class youth development movement. Being attuned to societal changes, it strives diligently to be a totally dedicated, proactive and innovative partner to encourage and enhance the development of well adjusted, civic minded youth to undertake leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world.”
Air Cadet League of Canada
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