If you’re here because you’re interested in the Air Cadet Program for your child(ren), we’re delighted to see you. The cadet program develops in our young people not only citizenship, leadership and physical fitness, but also skills that will stand them in good stead for the rest of their lives, such as organization and a sense of responsibility.
The Air Cadet League of Canada and its partner, the Canadian Armed Forces, have been working together for over 80 years to establish and maintain an award-winning youth organization. The Air Cadet program is extensive; it is run in a structured, disciplined and safe manner for all, and is based on teamwork.
The League’s role in the program is essential, but the League is not directly involved in the training of youth. So, to find out more about the cadet training program, you can click here to go to the Government of Canada’s official program website. If you’re looking for a squadron, this link will help you find the one nearest you.
If you’re here to find out more about the program and maybe get involved, welcome and thank you for being here! The Air Cadet Program is a partnership between the Canadian Armed Forces and the Air Cadet League of Canada. This partnership is present and active at every level of the program, including within each squadron. The Commanding Officer and his team are responsible for cadets, both for their training and supervision, and for the administration of their files. The squadron sponsoring committee (SSC) is made up of volunteers who are League members in good standing. Each SSC can have from five to 11 members, and works in collaboration with the Commanding Officer and his team. The SSC is responsible for administrative aspects that cannot be handled by the military partner, mainly ensuring that the squadron has suitable premises, holding and managing the bank account, and fund-raising for activities or needs that are not part of the military budget.
A squadron cannot exist without a sponsoring committee, so maintaining the Air Cadet Program depends on the willingness of parents and the community to get involved and to volunteer.