Summer Training

Summer training 2024 (Updated Mar 8)

 

Summer training joining instructions 2024 will be posted below once released.

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Summer training Courses (Updated Mar 8)

Summer Training Courses – Summer 2024 – More Information can be Found Here (Canada.ca)

There is a wide variety of training courses that are being offered for 2024. With a combination of instructor led, and self-paced courses, cadets will be able to earn qualifications, learn new skills, and connect with friends across Canada. Lower on this page is course descriptions and prerequisites. 

Summer Courses Times/Dates (Please add 2 days before and after to add to your plans for travel) Parents can attend the graduation ceremonies of the courses upon request to the CTC. Some courses may have virtual pre-training activities to complete. Dates will be posted once we confirm the selection of time our cadets can attend each course. 

Course applications are open!!! Apply for a CTC here

 

Common Courses (Open to all elements)

  • Introduction to Marksmanship: The Introduction to Marksmanship Course enables cadets to acquire specialized skills and knowledge in marksmanship, facilitating their participation in zone and regional marksmanship competitions. It equips them to mentor junior cadets in marksmanship while advancing the skills learned in the program. 
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)
  • Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor: The Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to further personal marksmanship knowledge and skills, and develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of an Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor. Activities include marksmanship techniques, instructional techniques, and coaching. Cadets attending this course will also have an opportunity to progress in their marksmanship level qualification.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC), Rocky Mountain CTC (Rocky Mountain House, AB), Whitehorse CTC (Whitehorse, YK)
  • Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial: The Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Course engages cadets with the chance to enhance their leadership abilities and deepen their knowledge and skills in drill and ceremonial practices acquired in the program.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC), Rocky Mountain CTC (Rocky Mountain House, AB)
  • Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course: The Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of a Drill and Ceremonial Instructor. Activities include advanced drill, instructional techniques and leadership in the conducting of parades and ceremonies.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC), Rocky Mountain CTC (Rocky Mountain House, AB), Whitehorse CTC (Whitehorse, YK)
  • Introduction to Fitness and Sports: The Introduction to Fitness and Sports Course offers cadets a chance to refine skills acquired in the Corps/Squadron Program, aiding in fitness and sports training within the Corps/Squadron Program. Additionally, participants learn about embracing a healthy lifestyle.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)
  • Fitness and Sports Instructor Course: The Fitness and Sports Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to further personal fitness and healthy living knowledge and skills, and develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge to perform the duties of a Fitness and Sports Instructor. Activities include personal fitness, healthy living, conducting the Cadet Fitness Assessment, and leading physical activities.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)
  • Introduction to Military Band: The Introduction to Military Band Course allows cadets to continue honing their understanding and proficiency in music, drill, ceremonial practices, and leadership skills acquired through the corps/squadron program or regional activities.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), HMCS Quadra CTC (Comox, BC)
  • Military Band Musician: The Military Band Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop music skills to support participation in and / or leading corps/squadron military bands. Activities include music training and band activities such as music theory, music technique, band drill, leadership and performing ensemble music. Cadets attending this course will also have the opportunity to progress in their music proficiency level qualifications.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+, Music Proficiency Level: Musician Level II
    • Locations: Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), HMCS Quadra CTC (Comox, BC)
  • Introduction to Pipe Band: The Introduction to Pipe Band Course allows cadets to continue honing their understanding and proficiency in music, drill, ceremonial practices, and leadership skills acquired through the corps/squadron program or regional activities.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON)
  • Pipe Band Musician: The Pipe Band Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop music skills to support participation in and / or leading corps/squadron pipe bands. Activities include music training and band activities such as music theory, music technique, band drill, leadership and performing pipe band music. Cadets attending this course will also have the opportunity to progress in their music proficiency level qualifications.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+, Music Proficiency Level: Pipes and Drums Level II
    • Locations: Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON)

 

Air Cadet Courses

  • Aviation Technology and Aerospace: The Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course offers cadets the chance to lay the groundwork in aerospace studies, airport operations, and the principles of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance. Activities within this program encompass exploring aerospace concepts, learning about aerodrome operations, and gaining insight into aircraft manufacturing and maintenance processes.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB), HMCS Quadra CTC (Comox, BC)
  • Advanced Aviation Course: The Advanced Aviation Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aviation activities. Activities include instructional techniques, aviation communication, and meteorology.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB), HMCS Quadra CTC (Comox, BC)
  • Introduction to Survival: The Introduction to Survival Course allows cadets to cultivate essential aircrew survival skills. Activities involve practical field training and navigation exercises to enhance survival proficiency.
    • Duration: 2 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 2+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB), Vernon CTC (Vernon, BC)
  • Survival Instructor Course: Survival Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the duties of a Survival Instructor and team leader for aircrew survival activities. Activities include aircrew survival skills, team and solo survival exercises, aircrew survival exercise operations, instructional technique, and navigation by map and compass.
    • Duration: 4 weeks
    • Prerequisites: Training Year 3+
    • Locations: Argonaut CTC (Burton, NB), Valcartier CTC (Courcelette, QC), Blackdown CTC (Borden, ON), Cold Lake CTC (Cold Lake, AB), Whitehorse CTC (Whitehorse, YK)