Summer Training is held at Cadet Training Centres across the country.  Selected Cadets are provided the opportunity to attend a number of Summer Training Courses throughout their Cadet careers.  Courses are designed to expand on the knowledge learned at the Squadron.  Each course expands on a specific area and often Cadets who have attended summer training courses will be used as subject matter experts at the Squadron upon their return.

Cadets will have the opportunity to train alongside other Cadets from across Canada.  In addition to the excellent training opportunities Cadets will often make friendships with peers from across Canada that will last them through their entire life.

The Canadian Forces provides all transportation, meals, lodging and special equipment.  Cadets are trained by Cadet Instructor Cadre Officers, other Canadian Forces members and Senior Cadets with knowledge and experience in these specialized areas.

Only a select number of Cadets will have the opportunity to attend Summer Training courses each year.  Interested Cadets will be subject to both local and regional selection processes that look into a Cadets attendance record, involvement in optional activities, school grades and community involvement.

Check out the course descriptions for each level below:

Glider Pilot Scholarship

Gimli Cadet Flying Training Centre

The Glider Pilot Scholarship is a six or seven-week training program that results in successful candidates graduating with their Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence. Cadets applying for the Glider Pilot Scholarship must be 16 years old by September 1st of the year the course is taken, must successfully complete Proficiency Level Three by the end of the training year, must achieve a mark of at least 50% on the Canadian Armed Forces qualifying exam, must have completed Grade 9 or equivalent (Secondary 3 in Quebec and Senior 1 in Manitoba) by the nomination deadline, must obtain a valid Category 3 Medical Certificate from Transport Canada, and must meet the minimum and maximum height and weight limitations. The physical limitations for height and weight are: minimum height of 152.4cm and a maximum height of 190.5cm, and a minimum weight of 40.82Kg and a maximum weight of 90.72Kg. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-09  2018-08-17*

*Barring weather delays

Survival Instructor Course

Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre

The Survival Instructor 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 aircrew survival activities within the Air Cadet Program. Activities include instructional technique, first aid, survival and field training, and ground navigation. Cadets applying for this course should be 14–15 years of age and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date      2018-07-09  2018-08-17

Fitness and Sports Instructor

Cold Lake Cadet Training Centre

The Fitness and Sports Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop as a fitness and sports specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to perform the role of a Fitness and Sports Instructor and a team leader for fitness and sports activities conducted at the corps / squadron during regionally directed activities and/or as a staff cadet at a CSTC. Activities include personal fitness and healthy living, conducting the Cadet Fitness Assessment, and leading recreational sports. Cadets applying for this course should be 15–16 years of age, and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-09  2018-08-17

Military Band - Intermediate Musician Course

Albert Head Cadet Training Centre

The Military Band – Intermediate Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in music training and military band activities, to prepare them to support corps / squadron music programs. Activities include first aid, maintaining a primary instrument, music theory, executing drill as a member of a band, and performing ensemble music as a member of a band. Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Military Band Music Level Basic, be 14–15 years of age, and have successfully completed Proficiency Level 3. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date      2018-07-09  2018-08-18

Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course

Vernon Training Centre / Whitehorse Training Centre

The Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course provides cadets an opportunity to develop marksmanship skills and knowledge, and to instruct and lead air rifle marksmanship activities. Activities include first aid, advanced marksmanship, instructional techniques and coaching. Cadets applying for this course should be 15–16 years of age, and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   CTC  Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date      Vernon    2018-07-09  2017-08-18  Whitehorse    2018-07-09  2017-08-17

Drill and Ceremonial Instructor

Vernon Cadet Training Centre

The Leadership and Ceremonial Instructor course provides cadets an opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge to become an instructor and team leader during drill and ceremonial activities. Activities include advanced drill, instructional techniques and leadership. Cadets applying for this course should be 14–15 years of age, and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date      2018-07-09  2018-08-18

Advanced Aerospace Course

St Jean Cadet Flying Training Centre

The Advanced Aerospace 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 aerospace activities within the Air Cadet Program. Activities include instructional technique, first aid, astronomy, orbital mechanics, and model rocketry. Cadets applying for this course should be 14–15 years of age and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-02  2018-08-11

Advanced Aviation Training

Comox Cadet Flying Training Centre

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 within the Air Cadet Program. Activities include instructional technique, radio communication, meteorology, and air navigation. Cadets applying for this course should be 14–15 years of age and have successfully completed Proficiency Level Three. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-30  2018-08-17

Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations

Canadore College, North Bay, ON

Advanced Aviation Technology – Airport Operations is a six-week course that introduces Cadets to the various components of operating an airport. Cadets will learn about airside operations, meteorology, navigation, air traffic services, ground services, and safety. They will also examine some of the history and advancements in the aviation industry and explore employment opportunities. Cadets applying for the Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance course must successfully complete Proficiency Level Three by the end of the training year. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date      2018-07-09  2018-08-17

Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance

Canadore College, North Bay, ON

Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance is a six-week course that provides Cadets the opportunity to learn aircraft maintenance skills through a set of practical, hands-on training activities, such as installing and removing rivets used in aircraft metal structures, performing a landing gear retraction test on a fixed wing aircraft, assembling an input driveshaft from a turbine powered helicopter. Cadets applying for the Advanced Aviation Technology – Aircraft Maintenance course must successfully complete Proficiency Level Three by the end of the training year. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-09  2018-08-17

Power Pilot Scholarship

Steinbach, MB / St Andrews, MB

The Power Pilot Scholarship is a seven-week training program that results in successful candidates graduating with their Transport Canada Power Pilot Licence. Cadets applying for the Power Pilot Scholarship must be 17 years old by September 1st of the year the course is taken, must successfully complete Proficiency Level Four by the end of the training year, must achieve a mark of at least 50% on the Canadian Armed Forces qualifying exam, must have completed Grade 10 or equivalent (Secondary 4 in Quebec and Senior 2 in Manitoba) by the nomination deadline, must obtain a valid Category 3 Medical Certificate from Transport Canada, and must meet the maximum weight limitations. The maximum weight for a student pilot is 111.13Kg (245lbs). Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2018-07-09      2018-08-17*

*Barring weather delays

Military Band - Advanced Musician

Vernon Cadet Training Centre

The Military Band – Advanced Musician Course provides cadets an opportunity to participate in advanced music training and military band activities, to prepare them to lead and instruct corps’ music programs. Activities include music theory, executing drill as a member of a band, performing ensemble music as a member of a band, leadership, and instructional technique. Cadets applying for this course should have obtained a Military Band Music Level Basic, be 15–16 years of age, and have successfully completed Phase Four / Gold Star / Proficiency Level Four. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date        2017-07-09  2018-08-18

International Air Cadet Exchange

As part of the Air Cadet Program there are numerous opportunities to be involved in a variety of summer training programs and some are even conducted outside of Cadet Training Centres The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) jointly sponsor an International Cadet Exchange Program with Air Cadet Organizations around the world. As such, Canada is a member country of the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Association (http://www.iacea.com/) Select senior cadets are chosen from air cadet squadrons across Canada to participate in International Exchanges and / or Cultural Visits. The following is a list of countries that partake in these training opportunities: Australia; Belgium; France; Hong Kong; Netherlands; New Zealand; South Korea; The United Kingdom; and The United States of America. Dates:   Arrival Date     Start Date  End Date  Departure Date              2018-07-14  2018-08-01

CTC Joining Instructions (These are updated yearly near the end of May)