March Break Trip to Washington DC cancelled

As per the Direction from the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), all international travel has been cancelled due to the increase of COVID-19 Coronavirus. As a result of the recent direction from the CDS, 872 Squadron will need to cancel their March break Washington trip from March 15 – 19, 2020. The staff and the Squadron Sponsoring Committee would like to assure you that they are planning to have another International travel in the coming year and will be working hard in the next coming months to determining further details.

For the safety and welfare of our cadets and staff, we believe that this is the right choice for us.

Thank you,
Major Anica Boudreau and Mr Mark Vermeer

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The purpose of this trip is to be fun yet educational with a focus on Aviation, the trip will include stops at Kitty Hawk and the Seven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.   With this trip seen as a reward for the cadet’s years of service and commitment to the program, priority will be given to senior cadets.   The SSC is prepared to budget money each year, so that a similar trip can be ran every 3 to 4 years.  This will give an opportunity for every cadet that sticks with the program a chance to participate in a trip like this once in their cadet career.

Dates:  March 15th to 19th, 2020

Number of spots:  48 spots for cadets will be available

Trip highlights: 

  • Arlington Cemetery, Washington DC
  • Walking tour of Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Jr Memorial, Lincoln Memorial & more.
  • USS Wisconsin – Overnight
  • Kitty Hawk – Wright Brothers Museum
  • Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
  • A Detailed Itinerary will follow.

Selection Criteria:  Cadets must be 15 years of age or older – priority will be given to senior cadets starting from the highest ranks working down, selection will be based on the Squadron Matrix.

Cost:  $200/cadet payable in two installments (Dec 18th and Jan 29th).  If cost is a factor for your family please speak to the SSC Chair or CO regarding options.

Passport:  Cadets must have a passport (at your own expense) that is valid until at least Oct 2020.  If the cadet will not be travelling on a Canadian Passport a Visa may be required to enter the US, it is the cadets’ responsibility to ensure they have all of the required travel documentation. 

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE: 

  1. Cadets interested in participating must complete the online form no later than midnight Nov. 13th, 2019.
  2. A list of the selected applicants will be posted Dec. 3rd, 2019
  3. Deposit of $100, Consent Waiver and proof of having a valid passport (and / or VISA if required) or having applied for a passport must be received by the SSC no later than Dec 18th, 2019.
  4. 2nd Deposit of $100 plus proof of having a valid passport (if not already received) is due no later than Jan. 29th 2020.
  5. Jan 31st 2020 –  A MANDATORY trip meeting for Cadets AND Parents to go over the trip details and finalize plans.