Summer Training

Please browse the latest training opportunities on the following site:

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2022.html

 

A number of summer training opportunities are available to eligible cadets. Each squadron is allotted a limited number of positions on the various courses. Decisions on which cadets are to attend summer courses are based on the cadet’s attendance behaviour, and performance during the training year. A cadet must be enrolled in the squadron by March 31st to be eligible for a summer training course.

Similar to the mandatory training program at the Squadron, there are generally no fees or costs associated with attending summer training courses. Living and transportation expenses to and from course are provided by the cadet program. Course cadets are normally provided a training bonus of $60 per week for incidentals and spending money.

Cadets are selected for one course per summer, and normally progress from the initial two week General Training Course into a three week “basic” course, followed by a six week “instructor” level course.

The current summer training courses offered to Air Cadets are:

Category	Camp Name	Duration
General	General Training	2 Weeks
Drill	Basic Drill and Ceremonial	3 Weeks
Drill	Drill and Ceremonial Instructor	6 Weeks
Sports & Fitness	Basic Sports	3 Weeks
Sports & Fitness	Fitness and Sports Instructor	6 Weeks
Aircrew Survival	Basic Survival	3 Weeks
Aircrew Survival	Survival Instructor	6 Weeks
Marksmanship	Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor	6 Weeks
Music	Military Band – Basic Musician	3 Weeks
Music	Military Band – Intermediate Musician	6 Weeks
Music	Music Course – Advanced	6 Weeks
Music	Pipes and Drums – Basic Musician	3 Weeks
Music	Pipes and Drums – Intermediate Musician	6 Weeks
Music	Pipes and Drums – Advanced	6 Weeks
Aviation	Basic Aviation	3 Weeks
Aviation	Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace	3 Weeks
Aviation	Advanced Aviation	3 Weeks

Unfortunately, not all cadets can attend summer training, but it is an excellent opportunity for those who do apply and are selected.  It is important to remember that attendance at summer camps is a privilege that must be earned through hard work and dedication throughout the training year.

 

National (Scholarship) Summer Training Courses

In addition to summer training, a number of national training (scholarship) courses are available to Air Cadets. Owing to their more challenging level of technical training and more substantial cost, cadets are selected for these courses through a competitive, merit based application and interview process run by the Air Cadet League. Each course has different minimum entry requirements, and generally require significant time and practice to become eligible for.

The current national (scholarship) training courses are:

Category	Camp Name	Duration
Flight Trg	Glider Pilot	6 Weeks
Flight Trg	Power Pilot (Private Pilot Flight Training)	7 Weeks
Aviation	Advanced Aerospace	6 Weeks
Technical	Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations	6 Weeks
Technical	Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance	6 Weeks
Exchange	International Air Cadet Exchange (Australia, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore, Sweden, Turkey, U.K, or U.S.A.)	2 – 3 Weeks

 

Advanced Summer Training – Staff Cadets

Senior cadets can also apply for advanced summer training as a staff cadet at a summer training centre.  They may be involved directly in training junior cadets or in a training support role.  These cadets are paid a daily rate which varies based on their rank (determined during a week of Staff Cadet indoc). This “summer job” is an excellent way to improve and advance leadership skills while earning some money over the summer. Roles and length does vary, but staff cadets are generally employed for seven weeks.