Staff Announcements for the week of 2 March 2023

LEVEL 3+ SUMMER COURSES

It is time to let us know what courses you want to apply for this summer!

Summer courses are available to all cadets who have completed Level 3 and higher. 

Please fill out this form and let us know your TOP THREE CHOICES.Squadrons get spots based on the size of their units, so we can only send a few cadets per camp. IT IS NOT GUARANTEED THAT YOU GET A COURSE.AIR CADET SPECIFIC COURSES:Advanced Aviation (CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia) Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: July 17 – August 5Must have completed level 3 and be at least 14 years old.Survival Instructor (CFB Borden, Ontario)Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: July 9 – July 29.Must have completed level 3 and be at least 14 years old.COMMON (TRI-ELEMENTAL) COURSES:Drill and Ceremonial Instructor (CFB Greenwood, Nova Scotia)Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: August 6 – August 26Must have completed level 3.Fitness and Sports Instructor (CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick)Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: July 16 to August 4Must have completed level 3.Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (Connaught Ranges, Ottawa)Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: July 9 – July 29.Must have completed level 3.Music Course – Music Band (CFB Comox, British Columbia)Online: July 3 – July 7, In-person: July 16 – August 5Must have completed level 3 and be at least 14 years old. Recommended that cadets have at least music qualification Level 1.VIRTUAL COURSES:Cadet Correspondent Course Serial 1: July 17 – July 28Serial 2: July 31 – August 11Must have completed level 3.Cyber Training CourseSerial 1: July 17 – July 28Serial 2: July 31 – August 11Must have completed level 1.Cadet Administration and Supply AssistantSerial 1: July 17 – July 28Serial 2: July 31 – August 11
Must have completed Level 4 and be at least 15 years old.
 
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LEVEL 1 & 2 SUMMER CAP (CADET ACTIVITIES PROGRAM)

Level 1 and Level 2 cadets!Once again this summer, you are eligible to participate in the Cadet Activities Program for your levels.LEVEL 1 (CAP 1)Your program is four days, 8am-430pm (timings to be confirmed). You need to be dropped off everyday with a water bottle and lunch and picked up at the end of the day. You must wear your Field Training Uniform (The green one).You have two different weeks to choose from:CAP 1 (1) Connaught Range August 10 – August 13CAP 1 (2) Connaught RangeAugust 26 – August 29LEVEL 2 (CAP 2)Your program is seven days. 8am – 430pm (timings to be confirmed) with an overnight activity on the weekend. You need to be dropped off everyday with a water bottle and lunch and picked up at the end of the day. You must wear your Field Training Uniform (The green one).
Your program is August 17 – August 23.Please fill out the following forms carefully to tell staff you wish to register:
 

AVIATION MUSEUM VISIT & NORTHSTAR RESTORATION PROJECT TOUR

There is still time to sign up for the squadron’s visit to the Aviation Museum on March 25. It will be a great day filled with activities in the museum, put on by senior cadets and part of your training. There will also be a unique opportunity for cadets to get a guided tour of the museum’s project to restore a C-5 Northstar, formerly flown by the RCAF.Sign up here!https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-2oSqwzmL062z8c1DHbchFMyY2fSlf9PlePRK8eJD5BUMEtWOE40Rkk2OTk3MkQwWlhVSkRIMEtHSi4u

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SKI-Only practice at Kanata Nordic facility @ Wesley Clover ParksMap to location: https://goo.gl/maps/K8TpCiiGdcWcvnEs7

 

DRIVERS’ NOTE: THE CITY IS PLANNING ROADWORK ON CORKSTOWN ROAD – YOU MUST TAKE EAGLESON (NOT MOODIE) TO ACCESS CORKSTOWN RD TO GET TO KANATA NORDIC.The turn off from Corkstown Rd. is here: https://goo.gl/maps/3amgGX7pHM2SLb4R6

 

 

We will meet at the Kanata Nordic Chalet.

As usual: dress appropriately, bring water and a snack.

Published 3 Mar 2023 0800hrs