Summer Training (CTC)

All cadets have the opportunity to continue their cadet training into the summer by applying to summer courses. These courses range in a variety of disciplines, lengths of times and locations. Courses are delivered at Cadet Training Centres (CTC) throughout the country, although most of our cadets will go to CFB Borden's CTC Blackdown, CFB Trenton's CTC Trenton, or some out of Region opportunities like CTC Rocky Mountain or CTC Vernon.

Summer training has two objectives:

The first is to train cadets to meet the needs of the corps.
The second is for the cadet to learn new skills, meet new people and enjoy their cadet experience.

All are encouraged to apply, but since all summer training slots are competed for, unfortunately not all will be accepted. Attendance and Corps performance are key factors in determining summer acceptance.

Opportunities

Expedition

Expeditions develop knowledge on how to travel long distances in various environments. Army cadets also learn how to take care of their field equipment.

At a higher level, they can participate in longer and more difficult expeditions. These expeditions may include mountaineering, caving (exploring caves) and white water rafting.

Course options are:

Expedition Team Member (ETM)
Expedition Team Leader (ETL)
Mountain Bike Instructor Course (MBI)

Physical Fitness

The army cadet program offers many sports activities that are not available to other elements such as climbing, mountain biking and rafting.

In addition to practising these activities at the unit, several summer camps are offered to improve your skills in these disciplines. Each year, a few experienced cadets can participate in a parachuting course.

Course options are:

Basic Parachutist Course (BPC)
Introduction to Fitness and Sports (ITFS)
Fitness and Sports Instructor Course (FSI)

Marksmanship

Marksmanship provides cadets an opportunity to further personal marksmanship knowledge and skills, and develop as a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge. Activities include marksmanship techniques, instructional techniques, and coaching. Cadets will also have an opportunity to progress in their marksmanship level qualification.

Courses options are:

Introduction to Marksmanship (ITM)
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (ARMI)

Drill & Ceremonial

Drill and Ceremonial courses focus on improving cadets drill skills including advanced drill, instructional techniques and leadership in the conducting of parades and ceremonies.

Course options are:

Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial (ITDC)
Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course (DCI)

Music

Cadets who play an instrument and have previous music knowledge can apply for these courses. 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.

Courses options are:

Introduction to Military Band (ITMB)
Military Band Musician (MB)
Introduction to Pipe Band (ITPB)
Pipe Band Musician (PB)

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