Here are the answers to some common questions about Cadets:
Q. WHO CAN JOIN CADETS?
A. Cadets is open to all teenagers ages 12 to 19 inclusive.
Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
A. There is not cost to join cadets and the uniform is supplied on loan. All weekend activities are at no cost and cadets can even get paid for attending summer camp.
Q. HOW OFTEN DO ARMY CADETS TRAIN?
A. Army Cadets train one night per week. Our corps trains on Monday evenings and generally has one weekend activity each month which include, day trips and overnight weekend training exercises.
Q. WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO ARMY CADETS GO THROUGH?
A. As an Army Cadet, you will be trained in a variety of subjects such as drill, firearm handling, citizenship, and leadership. Some corps offer optional training: our corps offers abseiling exercises, a pipes and drums band, and a biathlon team. The Army Cadets program also offers advanced training courses such as exchanges and the the Basic Parachuting course.
Q. WILL I BE EXPECTED TO JOIN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AFTER I HAVE COMPLETED THE CADET PROGRAM?
A. No. However, if you do wish to join, your application will be looked at more favourably as you will have already learned some valuable skills through cadet training.
Q. HOW DO I JOIN?
A. Come down and see us on our training night. That is any Monday evening from September to May. There is no obligation for you to join, you can just come in and have a look around and see for yourself.