Weekly Training (Parade Nights)

Air Cadets meet one evening per week for regular training, and occasional special events or visits from guest speakers. ​Cadets are instructed by officers and civilian volunteers, as well as the most senior cadets. The program is divided into five proficiency levels through which cadets advance over the years. Each level provides cadets with training in: citizenship, community service, leadership, physical fitness, marksmanship, cadet knowledge, drill and ceremonial, radio communication, aviation, aerospace, survival skills, public speaking, and much more.

Commanding Officer's (CO's) Parades

The CO’s Parade is a more formal parade that occurs once a month. It allows the Commanding Officer to review the squadron and present awards and promotions to notable cadets. These events are open to family and friends.

Sports, Fitness and Marksmanship

Physical fitness is one of the aims of the Air Cadet program. Cadets participate in a variety of sports such as: marksmanship, basketball, volleyball, swimming, rock climbing and dodge ball. Cadets also complete fitness testing and have the opportunity to earn fitness badges for their uniforms.

Field Training Exercises (FTX)

FTXs are full-weekend activities that occur twice a year during the Fall and Spring. The squadron engages in training at Ontario campsites, which includes team-building activities, survival training, and outdoor games. During the excursion, Cadets are exposed to various survival tactics that they can apply in future field training exercises, camping trips, and survival scenarios.

Volunteering

Our Squadron provides multiple volunteering opportunities throughout the year. This helps cadets exceed the volunteer hours needed to obtain their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. 

Gliding

The gliding program is one of the distinguishing factors of the Air Cadet program. Every year, a group of Air Cadets are chosen to participate in summer training that enables them to earn their Glider Pilot or Private Pilot License. All cadets have the opportunity to go up in a glider (a small airplane without an engine) with a licensed cadet or staff pilot, and get a taste of flight. The squadron visits our local gliding site twice a year.

 Squadron Outings 
 
The squadron organizes several field trips every training year to locations such as the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Hamilton and the Pearson Airport fire station.