2024 SUMMER TRAINING

Note: the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) will not be offered in 2024.

Questions about summer training can be directed to the assistant training officer, Lt Lee.

For many cadets, participating in summer training is the highlight of their year. For the summer of 2024, cadets will have opportunities to attend training at Cadet Training Centres (CTC) across the country. These courses, mostly ranging from 2-4 weeks in duration, will be offered only for cadets who will have completed Training Year 2 (Red Star) or above by the end of June.

Note that “training year” refers to the star level a cadet is currently completing, and not the number of years the cadet has been enrolled. For army cadets, the training years are:

  • Green Star – Training Year 1

  • Red Star – Training Year 2

  • Silver Star – Training Year 3

  • Gold Star – Training Year 4

  • Master Cadet - Training Year 5+

The summer training period gives cadets the opportunity to travel, make new friends, and master skills in specialized areas such as:

  • Marksmanship

  • Expedition

  • Drill & Ceremonial

  • Music

  • …and more!

Army cadets completing Red Star or above are eligible to take two-week introductory courses in a chosen discipline, whereas cadets completing Silver Star or above are able to take a four-week instructor-level course.

Virtual Training

Virtual training is also offered through the Technology and Digital Learning Centre (TDLC) for cadets completing Silver Star or above.

how to apply

Selection for summer training is not guaranteed. Positions are available to cadets across the country, but only a limited number of offers will sent to each unit. The cadet corps staff will review applications and prioritize cadets for loading based on their potential to succeed at the CTC.

CTC (in-person) courses:

Cadets can apply at the link here. Cadets are asked to indicate their top three choices no later than 24 March.

Note that the introductory course is not necessarily a prerequisite for the corresponding instructor-level course.

TDLC (virtual) courses:

Cadets can apply at the link here. Cadets are asked to indicate their top three choices no later than 24 March.

International Exchanges:

Cadets in Gold Star and above wishing to be considered for an international exchange must email the assistant training officer no later than 15 March. Please see the CTC course serials for the prerequisites.

CTC JOINING INSTRUCTIONS

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Advanced Training - Staff Cadets

Senior cadets may be employed as staff cadets to further develop their leadership abilities, while supporting the delivery of cadet summer training.

Staff cadets may be employed in leadership, instruction, and support roles at a Cadet Training Centre (CTC), and receive a daily rate of pay ranging from $104.00 to $128.00 per day depending on their rank. 

In order to be selected as a staff cadet, a cadet must have:

  • a minimum rank of Sergeant;

  • completed Silver Star; and

  • previously attended summer training.