The deadline for applications to Cadets summer camp 2012 is quickly approaching.
Parents of new cadets can drop in between 7:30 and 9:00 PM at next Wednesday’s parade (Jan. 18) to ask questions of Captain Mark. Please also feel free to email her with any questions or concerns that you might have. Here is last year’s power point presentation on army cadet summer camps. The dates will be different but the basic information is the same. I will put an up-to-date presentation on the site when it is complete.
You can also check out the Cadets Canada site here for some general information. As a parent of a cadet who’s gone a couple of times, I know how confusing all of the terminology can be and that you are sure to have lots of questions.
Not all of the cadets who apply for camp will be able to go. Cadets must have exemplary attendance, an impeccable uniform and attend all training events in order to even have much of a chance of being chosen. Our CO does not chose the cadets who will go. Rather, DND takes the CO’s recommendations as well as attendance into account.
The camps have absolutely no cost to parents whatsoever. This includes transportation, gear, food, and pretty much anything else you can think of. This is a great opportunity for cadets to make friends from all over the country, expand on the training learned throughout the year at cadets, do a bit of travel on their own and gain some independence.
Parents are free to visit cadets during their training camps but must keep in mind that they keep the cadets extremely busy. There is usually a graduation ceremony or two at the end of camp that families are welcome to attend. These events sometimes include hundreds of cadets from across the country and many family and community members in the audience. The sunset parade in Vernon BC is truly a sight to be held!! Stay tuned for more details in the coming days about the summer camp opportunities that the cadets may have this year!
