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Cadet Recruitment 2022-2023

We are excited to announce that we are recruiting for the 2022-2023 training year!

If you, or your child, are between the ages of 12 to 18 and are interested in joining the Royal Canadian Cadet Program as part of 888 Avenger Squadron, please read below.

We parade at Walter Moberly Elementary School (1000 E59th Ave. Vancouver, BC) on Tuesday evenings from 6:15-9:15pm.

REGISTRATION

Fill out the Online Registration Form at the following link. When prompted for “Unit Name,” type in 888 Avenger and the rest of the name should auto-fill. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/join-us/online-registration-tool.html  

Once the form is complete, please send an email to 888.Air@cadets.gc.ca with a photo of both sides of your child’s identification. Any one of the following may be accepted: 

  • Valid Canadian Passport
  • Canadian Birth Certificate
  • Valid Resident Card
  • Valid Identification Card issued by a Canadian provincial or federal government agency

INFO SESSION – 11 OCT 22

We will be hosting a mandatory info session on October 11th at 6:45pm at Moberly Elementary. Please enter through the gym doors on the Northeast corner of the building (at the intersection of Ross/59th). 

We will be providing a summary of the cadet program and going over what you can expect as a participant in our program; your child will be measured for their uniform; and the squadron sponsoring committee will also be present to collect the $225 assessment fee for the year. 

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SSC Parent Info Meeting for New Recruits

To parents of prospective new recruits:

Our Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) Chair, Ms. Wylma Simbulan, will be hosting a parent information session on Zoom tonight from 7:00-8:00pm. Given the last minute notification of the event, it is not a requirement to attend; however, it may be helpful to those with questions.

Zoom ID: 707 469 3318
Passcode: 888Parents

Please contact Wylma at 888chairperson@gmail.com if you require further assistance for tonight’s event.

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Level One Information Session

Our training officer will be hosting a briefing and Q&A session over Zoom this coming Tuesday, October 5th from 7-8pm. This session is mandatory for cadets; parents are encouraged to attend. Following the Q&A session, cadets will be grouped together for an intro session with their staff.

Topic: 888 New Cadet Info Session

REGISTRATION

If you would like to register, please fill out the Online Registration Form at the following link. When prompted for “Unit Name,” type in 888 Avenger and the rest of the name should auto-fill. https://www.canada.ca/…/online-registration-tool.html. Once the form is complete, please email 888Air@cadets.gc.ca with a photo of both sides of your child’s identification. Any one of the following may be accepted:

  • Valid Canadian Passport
  • Canadian Birth Certificate
  • Valid Resident Card
  • Valid Identification Card issued by a Canadian provincial or federal government agency

Hope to see you all there at the info session!

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IN-PERSON CAP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

An alternative to overnight summer courses, the cadet program is offering a new in-person Cadet Activity Program (CAP) consisting of one-week serials of general cadet activities (Basic), Jr Drill & Leadership, Jr Marksmanship and Jr Fitness, and two-week serials of Sr Drill & Leadership, Sr Marksmanship and Sr Fitness & Sports.

Registration Form: https://forms.gle/LBy25gscadkzMfrc9

Further information regarding CAP details and course descriptions can be found in this Google Drive folder (also linked on the second page of the registration form). https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FkXowTmReclpYRtgd0Y-fnt9hNao7JOv?usp=sharing

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VIRTUAL CTC SIGN-UPS ARE NOW OPEN!

Although we won’t be having any in-person summer training courses this year, many of the same courses are available online. Most courses are 6 weeks in duration and will run from 05 July-13 Aug 2021 with the exception of the Cyber Training and Basic Band courses.

Specific course information can be found at the following link: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/summer2021/virtual-cadet-summer-training.html

Sign-ups are open now until 1200 hrs on 30 Apr 2021. Don’t delay – get your submissions in ASAP! https://forms.gle/Nr6cR61swSR8cbXJ6

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Virtual CAP Sign-Ups Now Open!

NEW for 2021: British Columbia Cadets has been hard at work preparing for the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) – a collection of locally and regionally delivered activities and training opportunities for cadets during the March Break!

Sign-ups are now OPEN for the Virtual CAP to cadets in levels 1 through 3. Click the link below or copy into your browser: https://forms.gle/WNBBPbj53nQqMjJe6

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Remembrance Day 2020 – Wearing of Uniforms

Due to COVID-19, Cadets are NOT authorized to wear their uniforms to school for Remembrance Day assemblies.

However, if they are participating in a VIRTUAL ceremony from their own HOMES, they may wear their uniform.

Maj Lee
CO

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Annual Registration Day – 25 Oct 2020

Attention all cadets and parents:

At the beginning of every training year, we are required to have you fill out an Annual Validation Form to update your cadet’s information on Fortress. Typically the forms would go home with your cadet on one training night and be returned the next; however, as we are conducting our training online this year that will not be possible.


To facilitate this process with social distancing measures in place, we will be having an in-person registration process this coming Sunday (25 Oct). A schedule has been created with a 10-minute time slot for each cadet/sibling pair. In the interest of privacy, this schedule will not be posted publicly. It has been sent to your cadets via email – please ask them for the information if it has not been shared with you already.


Parents will show up, be given the forms to fill out on the spot and return it immediately. Please do make an effort to be on time, as tardiness will affect those scheduled after you!


With regards to our efforts in limiting the spread of COVID-19, we ask that only one parent per family show up to complete the forms. Cadets, please stay home, unless you are required to assist with translation. Hand sanitizer and gloves will be provided, but we recommend bringing your personal writing utensils for sanitary purposes. Face coverings shall be worn.


If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Administration Officer, 2Lt Lam at admin@888aircadets.com


Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing you Sunday!

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Virtual Ground School 2020-2021

Hey Cadets,

We have officially set the date for our remote and virtual ground school beginning Wednesday Oct. 14, 2020! Ground School is available to all cadets! Whether you’re a GPS or PPS candidate preparing for the entrance exam, a AAC/BAC candidate wanting to prepare, or just want to learn more about aviation, then please sign up!

Registration is now open, so please visit: https://forms.gle/aBy5hmQa15PNkSL68

Details regarding ground school will also be available in the link in the description of the page!

Questions? Email me!

Best, CV Darred
Flight Operations Officer
jdarred@outlook.com