What You Need to Know about Joining Air Cadets

• Q - What are the Air Cadets?
• A - We are an organization for both boys & girls 12 -18 of age. The purpose of the cadet squadron is to develop youth leadership and promote physical fitness and active citizenship.

• Q - Why should I join cadets?
• A - You will learn about flight (power & gliding), survival, teamwork and much more. You will make new friends and experience new, exciting and challenging adventures. Many successful Canadian such as Colonel Chris Hadfield (first Canadian astronaut to take command of the International Space Station), Myriam Bedard, Captain Marc Garneau, Rick Mercer, and actors Timothy Dalton & Jim Carey are all former cadets.

• Q- Does this mean I will have to join the Canadian Forces?
• A - Absolutely not. This is a civilian organization which fosters youth leadership, physical fitness and active citizenship, with the assistance of Canadian Forces personnel.

• Q - What does it cost to join?
• A - There is no cost for the regular Wednesday night program. However there is a voluntary $75.00 contribution , which helps cover the cost of expenses incurred in the running of the squadron. Uniforms are provided at no cost as are the activities. If you attend the Summer Training programs you will even earn a stipend for your time there.

• Q - Who instructs the cadets?
• A - Cadets learn from members of the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC's), officers who are specially trained to instruct and supervise youth. In some cases civilian instructors are called upon to assist.

• Q - Can I learn how to fly?
• A - Yes, but not everyone gets to learn. The ones who pass medical and written exams qualify for aircraft and glider pilot scholarships. Other advanced training also exists for Senior Leadership, Athletics, Survival, and more.

• Q - Do cadets also teach summer courses?
• A - Qualified senior cadets get to teach and get paid to be staff cadets. Again small allowances are also given when you attend the summer camps.

• Q - Do you have to pay for Camps?
• A - No. The meals, travel, lodging and instructions are free.

• Q - What do I need to join?
• A - You need an interest in the program, a birth certificate, a health card, and written permission from a parent or guardian.

Read More about joining the Air Cadets at the Air Cadet League site

How to Find Us

• We meet at A.Y Jackson High School, 150 Abbeyhill Drive, Kanata, On
• Every Wednesday night Sept - June
• 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Our regular programs runs from September to June.

To join this September come out on a Wednesday starting Sep 21 at 6:30 p.m. and speak to one of the staff or contact us for more information about the program. Please bring your childs Original Birth Certificate and a Photo copy of it, as well as their Health Card. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Forms will be available at registration.

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