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Submitted by Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Beginning on Sept. 8, the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps started accepting new registrations for youths 12 to 18 years of age. The program includes exciting outdoor activities including map and compass, GPS technology, orienteering, First Aid, camping and survival skills, canoeing, abseiling, trekking, mountain biking, etc. The army cadet program is sponsored by the Canadian Force Military but it is not a recruiting tool. Cadets are provided with uniforms, equipment, and training but they are not encouraged to join the Canadian Forces nor are there any commitments for military service. The army cadets get involved in ceremonial military events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian heritage and to develop personal pride and leadership abilities. All cadets are eligible to apply for summer camps at no cost to parents. These summer camps are two, three, and six weeks in duration, and cadets are paid while attending. These courses include parachuting, white-water rafting, glacier climbing, and more. Exchange programs Cadets are also eligible for international exchange programs allowing them to travel to such places as England, Scotland, Germany, the United States, and more. The cadet program is often referred to as "a well kept secret" despite numerous advertising campaigns. The public is largely unaware of the opportunities the program offers or the diversity of the Cadet experience. Youths with physical disabilities participate alongside their peers in a non-discriminatory environment with trained and qualified adult instructors. There are no monetary costs to parents or guardians for their children's involvement; registration is free and uniforms are provided. If you are interested in enrolling or merely interesting in learning more, please contact Captain Daryl Wilkinson at 688-7420. Parents will have the opportunity to speak with the cadet instructors while their children can speak with the other cadets. Many leaders of today were cadets of yesterday, which proves the value of this experience.
