872 offers a multitude of optional activities for cadets to participate in.  We highly recommend that cadets become involved in at least one optional activity.  Cadet retention is improved if they do more than just Wednesday nights.  The cadets will also make more friends faster by participating in optional activities.  These activities also provide cadet with additional Matrix points which will help them get selected for activities such as summer camps.  Below you will find the list of our current activities with a description and the timing.

Click the link on each activity for more information.

MONDAY NIGHTS

SENIOR GROUND SCHOOL – Monday Nights from Sept 16th to Jan. 27th – 1900 to 2130hrs – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata

JUNIOR GROUND SCHOOL – Monday Nights from Feb 3rd to Apr. 27th – 1900 to 2100hrs – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata

Toastmasters – Monday Nights from Oct. 21st to Dec. 16th  – 1900 to 2100 – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata

Drones – Monday Nights from Jan. 6th to Feb. 24th from 1900 to 2100 – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata

Rocketry – Monday Nights from March 2nd to April 27th from 1900 to 2100 – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata

TUESDAY NIGHTS

Drill Team – Tuesday – 1830 to 2100 (18:30-1945 is for new cadets development and Improv  //19:30-21:00 is for Strath) – Glen Cairn Community Center Gym

THURSDAY NIGHTS

Band – Thursday – 1900 to 2100 – Glen Cairn Community Center Upper Hall

FRIDAY NIGHTS

Sports Nights – normally last Friday of the month – 1900 to 2100 – Maurice-Lapointe School, 17 Bridgestone Dr, Kanata in the small gym

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Biathlon  – Biathlon runs on weekends normally on Saturday in the morning, from approximately Oct to February with the Regional Biathlon competition be held in February. Training takes place at various locations around Kanata and at Camp Fortune. Stay tuned to the website for more information.

Marksmanship – Typically run Saturday Mornings at the Kanata Legion.  Watch the website for posts.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program aims to help young individuals develop strength of character, leadership and personal discipline through four sectors of activity: community service, sports activities, skills, and expedition.  It runs along side the Cadet program.

Cadet Reporter Program – Cadets in this program are responsible for attending events to take photo and write articles for publication on social media channels, the website and the squadron newsletter.  Interested candidate should be Level 3 and above and should contact your level officer for more information.