Guide to Summer Training
One of the opportunities that exist in the Air Cadet Program is to attend various summer training courses. Air Cadet Summer training is designed to increase cadets’ experience and knowledge of valuable skills specific to being a good Air Cadet. Cadets will participate in a highly structured and disciplined program that challenges cadets to achieve their absolute best. There is also lots of time set aside for “fun activities” like, canoeing, swimming, team games and much more. These courses are designed to compliment the training received at the Local Headquarters, to produce knowledgeable instructors for the local squadron training and to produce staff to run summer training.
It is not necessary for Air Cadets to attend summer training but it is lots of fun and most cadets feel the training is extremely valuable for enhancing their cadet career. Cadets should read through the Joining Instructions to see what each training center offers and what they should pack.
There are several Cadet Summer Training Centers such as Quadra, Vernon and Whitehorse. Cadets may have the opportunity to attend summer camps outside of the province, such as Cold Lake Alberta.