2525 ONTARIO REGIMENT ARMY CADET CORPS
The 2525 Ontario Regiment Army Cadet unit is an organization for youth 12-18 years of age. We focus on Citizenship, Leadership, Fitness, and Outdoor Activities.
LOCATION: Pickering High School [South Entrance] 180 Church Street North Ajax, ON L1T 2W7
DATES/TIMES: Monday Nights [1830hrs – 2130hrs ]
INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS? 2525armycadets@gmail.com
AFFILIATED UNIT
Upcoming Activities- See Calendar
Dec 1st-Tri-Service Cadet Dance*REGISTER*
Dec 4th - CO's Parade
Dec 6th - Sports Night @ PHS
Dec 9th - Sports Day @ PHS (all day)
Dec 9th - Uniform Day @ PHS (all day)
Dec 9/10th - PO513 Workshop (Virtual Weekend)
Dec 11th -National Cadet/Officer Advisory Form Due
Dec 21st - Movie Night *REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Jan 8th - CO's Parade
Jan 12/14th-Field Training *REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Jan 20th - Green Star Training Day
Jan 21st - Red Star Training Day
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.
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 practicing 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.
Survival
Army cadets participate in training in the bush in summer and winter. They learn how to build makeshift shelters and how to survive using what nature has to offer. This includes learning how to make a fire, find water, make themselves visible to rescue workers and many other useful skills.
Marksmanship
The Cadet Marksmanship Program is a challenging and competitive sports program accessible to all cadets. It develops skills through superior training and Olympic-style competition. This fun and rewarding program is enjoyed by thousands of cadets every year. Cadets have the opportunity to participate in a series of competitions at the local level that culminate in provincial/territorial competitions and an annual National Cadet Marksmanship Championship.
Map and Compass
Army cadets learn to use various means to find their way in the wilderness. Whether it is with maps and compasses, GPS technology or stars, cadets will always find their way.
Biathlon
Biathlon combines cross-country skiing (winter biathlon) or running (summer biathlon) and precision marksmanship. The races are organized by laps of skiing separated by a round of shooting. Typically, each missed target during a participant’s shooting round results in a penalty loop of a specific number of meters. The resulting combination of high-intensity aerobic activity with the discipline and concentration of Olympic-styled marksmanship challenges the participants to effectively balance athletics with focus.
Hiking
Band / Music
Sports/Fitness
Mountain Biking
Winter Training
About the Army Cadet Program
The Army Cadet Program is the oldest of the three cadet programs. It's main focus is on Adventure training. Through challenging outdoor activities such as abseiling, trekking, canoeing, GPS, orienteering, first-aid, camping and survival skills, it helps Army cadets gain valuable life skills that they will carry for the rest of their lives. The Royal Canadian Army Cadets appeal to teenagers craving exciting outdoor activities where their personal limits as individuals and team-members will be tested. The hardcore outdoor-oriented will love the challenge! It's the experience of a lifetime! They will also learn to become outdoor leaders.
Want to see what the Cadet Expedition Program looks like....Check out this Video Link Cadet Expedition 2016
Army Cadets get involved in ceremonial military events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian heritage. They develop a great sense of pride and discipline through their involvement in a structured environment that allows them to hone their leadership skills as they grow older and they learn to care for younger cadets.
The Royal Canadian Army Cadet training program is divided into five portions: Green Star, Red Star, Silver Star, and Gold Star.
Green Star Training is designed to teach a new recruit the basics of cadet life. The Green Star course has a greater emphasis on drill than any other star level. All of the most common drill movements are taught in this course.
Red Star Training will complement the knowledge gained during Green Star Training. The Red Star course still has a great emphasis on drill, but it also adds on to the other aspects of the Star Training Program and introduces the cadets to the principles of leadership.
Silver Star Training will complement the knowledge gained during Green and Red Star Training but the emphasis will move from drill to leadership and teaching. Because those taking the Silver star course will be senior cadets, it is important that they know how to lead and teach.
Gold Star Training complements the knowledge gained during Green, Red and Silver Star Training. Gold Star Training is the most advanced training that a cadet can receive at the home corps level.
In addition to their specialty training, Army Cadets may become involved in other exciting activities like competitive Olympic-style marksmanship and biathlon, sports competitions, music training and competitions, cultural outings, volunteer community support, etc...
Canada represents the best playground for teenagers interested in the outdoors. We are the organization for teens and adults interested in getting out of the classroom to explore the planet the way it should be.
Weekly Parade Night - When & Where we meet
We meet every Monday night at Pickering High School from 6:30-9:30pm (New cadet registration at 7:15pm).
Pickering High School is located at
==> Parents/Guardians are asked to stay with cadets until an Officer has arrived on-site (for each activity)
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cadet program
Q. WHO CAN JOIN CADETS?
A. Cadets is open to all teenagers, ages 12 to 18 inclusive.
Q. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
A. There is no cost to join cadets and the uniform is supplied on loan. All weekend activities are at no cost and cadets can even get paid for attending summer camp. Nothing! Army Cadets is government and fundraiser-funded. Uniforms, travel expenses, food, lodging, training etc., is all covered.
Q. HOW OFTEN DO ARMY CADETS TRAIN?
A. Army Cadets train one night per week. Our corps trains on Monday evenings and generally has one weekend activity each month which include day trips and overnight weekend training exercises.
Q. WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO ARMY CADETS GO THROUGH?
A. As an Army Cadet, you will be trained in a variety of subjects such as drill, firearm(Air Riffle) handling, citizenship, and leadership. The Army Cadets program also offers advanced training courses such as exchanges to Germany, the UK, and Scotland, just to name a few, as well as the Regular Force Basic Parachuting course.
Q. WILL I BE EXPECTED TO JOIN THE CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AFTER I HAVE COMPLETED THE CADET PROGRAM?
A. No. However, if you do wish to join, your application will be looked at more favourably as you will have already learned some valuable skills through cadet training.
Q. HOW DO I JOIN?
A. Come down and see us on our training night - that is any Monday evening from September to end of April. There is no obligation for you to join. You can just come in and have a look around and see whether or not the program is a fit. You will have an opportunity to meet Staff and get information about the program in general and specific to our corps, and see what a typical parade night would look like.
THIS WEBSITE DOES NOT REPRESENT THE DND OR THE CF AND IS AN “UNOFFICIAL CADET WEBSITE” AS DEFINED IN CATO 11-06
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