Cadets Canada
The Canadian Cadet Program is a dynamic, funded program for youth aged 12 to 18 across the country. Join the Sea, Army or Air Cadets and participate in exciting and challenging activities that you can’t experience anywhere else. Visit the official Cadets Canada website for more information: Cadets.ca
SEA CADETS
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program teaches knowledge and skills about seamanship, sailing, and traditions of the Royal Canadian Navy.
ARMY CADETS
The Royal Canadian Army Cadet Program focuses on physical activity and the outdoors.
AIR CADETS
The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program learn about aviation technologies, air crew survival, and how to fly.
COMMON TRAINING
Cadets have the opportunity to participate in Common Training activities which are open to all three elements; these are just some of the experiences you can't get anywhere else!
BIATHLON
Biathlon combines cross country skiing (winter) or running (summer) and precision marksmanship. The races are organized by laps of skiing separated by a round of shooting. Typically, each missed target during a participant’s shooting round results in a penalty loop of a specific number of meters. The resulting combination of high intensity aerobic activity with the discipline and concentration of Olympic-styled marksmanship challenges the cadets to effectively balance athletics with focus.
MARKSMANSHIP
The Cadet Marksmanship Program is a challenging and competitive sports program accessible to all cadets. It develops skills through superior training and Olympic-style competition. This fun and rewarding program is enjoyed by thousands of cadets every year. Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a series of competitions at the local level that culminate in provincial/territorial competitions and an annual National Cadet Marksmanship Championship.
MUSIC
The Canadian Cadet Organization offers a progressive music training program that is complementary to the core cadet training program. Cadet Corps and Squadrons that offer music training root it in the historical tradition of marching military. Regardless of local programming, cadets with an interest in music can apply for summer training opportunities ranging from 3 to 6 weeks in length. Music training challenges cadets, and enhances their concept of community service, teamwork, leadership.
Drill
From basic drill movements to percision drill teams, all cadets will learn how to properly execute drill as one unit. Drill can be preformed in many ways, from basic standing drill to drill with rifles, flags or instruments.
Physical Fitness
Keeping cadets active with different activities and friendly competitions. Cadets will participate in sports and take part in the Cadet Fitness Assessment and Incentive Program
Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a global program with the goal of challenging, empowering and recognizing young people.
THE CANADIAN CADET ORGANIZATION (CCO)
The Canadian Cadet Organization helps develop skills that youth will carry with them into adulthood, focusing on good citizenship, leadership, and physical fitness. Cadets have experiences that you don’t find anywhere else. Cadets are supervised by members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) in the Cadet Organization and Administration Training Service (COATS) most of whom are among the 7,500 members of the Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC), a branch within the Reserves of the CAF.
INVITE ALL CANADIAN YOUTH
Cadets and JCR programs are open to all youth age 12 to 18 that are Canadian citizens or are authorized to reside in Canada. Although, the program is expected to be physically and mentally challenging, there will be no artificial barriers developed which preclude participation based on gender, race, culture, religion, education, socioeconomic status or ability. The programs will make reasonable efforts to accommodate.
INSTILL CANADIAN MILITARY VALUES
The development of the Cadet Program is guided by the best of Canadian military values and ethics. These values include respecting the dignity of all people, serving Canada before self, and obeying and supporting lawful authorities. Additionally, cadets will gain better appreciation of the specific values of duty, loyalty, integrity, courage, stewardship, and excellence as expected of all CAF members.
DEVELOP CITIZENSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND FITNESS
The Cadet Program helps participants progressively develop into adults who contribute positively to Canadian society as leaders, while instilling a lifelong appreciation of health and fitness.
BALANCE SAFETY AND CHALLENGE
Youth and their parents will have confidence that the activities and events the Cadets deliver are challenging, yet safe. They will also be confident that the adults leading the program are of unquestionably high moral characters and are focused on the development of the Cadets.
THE CADET PROGRAM
Who are we?
Over 57 000 youth, aged 12-18, supervised and led by over 9000 military and civilian members; supported by their communities, sponsors, the Canadian Armed Forces, and the Navy, Army Cadet and Air Cadet Leagues of Canada.
Where can you find us?
In over 1200 Cadet Corps and Squadrons in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Cadets also gain experience at 22 Cadet Training Centres, 32 sailing sites, 34 expedition sites and 59 flying sites and across the country.
When can you find us?
Cadets generally run activities one night per week, and one weekend per month, with additional opportunities for unique experiences during the summer and throughout the year.
How do we do it?
By offering the experience of a peer-led program that is open to all youth, in a safe, yet challenging environment focusing on unique activities that will leave a positive lifelong impact.
Why are we doing it?
We strengthen Canadian communities by investing in youth and developing community leaders.
PHASE
Promoting Healthy and Safe Experiences, the Cadet Program knows that the world is changing and we are changing too. All cadets have the right to feel and be safe and we are here to help this process.