Summer Camps

These courses range from 1-7 weeks in length based on the specialty.

Except perhaps for International Exchange...Nothing!  It costs the cadet nothing to train for the summer.  Cadets may wish to bring a little pocket money for spending at the canteen and for some trips off base.  In fact cadets are compensated for attending Summer Training. A training bonus of $10 per day is paid to every cadet for each day of training they complete (to a weekly maximum of $60, and a course maximum of $360). Depending on the course and CTC, this may be paid upon completion of the course, or portions of the bonus may be paid during the course.

A cadet's 19th birthday must occur after the return travel date.

No, not every one, there are limitations. All cadets applying for air cadet summer training must meet the prerequisites and submit an application for summer training. These applications are submitted into the FORTRESS (the National Administration System) by Squadron staff. Additionally, senior cadets applying for a National Course must complete a National Course Application and provide additional documentation for the selection process. Cadets applying for any music courses must submit their application to Squadron staff to be entered into FORTRESS. Note: Due to the remote location of some CTCs, cadets with severe allergies or other medical conditions that may require rapid medical attention may be precluded from attending certain courses.

Applicants must have parent/guardian consent and must be recommended by their Commanding Officer (CO) and Chair of the Sponsoring Committee. The cadet must have successfully completed the required training level and also meet any other prerequisite(s) specific to the course(s) for which the application is made. A cadets 19th birthday must occur after the return travel date. In all cases, the cadet must have demonstrated an interest in, and aptitude for, further air cadet training. A cadet enrolled after Jan 31st cannot be credited with completing a training level by Jun 30th. Cadets who report for summer training and are found not to meet course prerequisites may be re-coursed or returned to unit, at the discretion of the CTC CO.

Cadets are selected for a National course by a board comprised of officials from the Air Cadet League of Canada (Ontario and North Western Ontario Provincial Committee) and officers appointed by the Regional Cadet Support Unit (Central). Selections for these courses follow strict criteria that consider length of cadet service, rank, training level, previous summer training, school marks, general knowledge, dress, deportment, motivation, interest and aptitude. In order to evaluate these attributes, cadets must submit a one-page written narrative, a copy of their school transcript, copies of their cadet training record and previous CTC course report(s). Further, some courses require attending an interview board, and successfully passing a qualifying examination. The League publishes detailed instructions that are available on-line or from Squadron staff. National course applications are submitted through the Squadron, but must arrive at the League's Ontario Provincial Committee office, postmarked before Jan 15th.

The Regional Cadet Music Training Officer selects cadets for music training; all other selections for Regional courses are made at the Area Cadet Detachments. Selections are based on area allocations, previous training performance, and the Squadron CO's recommendation.

For the cadets' protection, and parents' peace of mind, the CSTC system maintains a tightly documented chain-of-custody policy. Cadets are not permitted to leave CTC premises without either adult supervision by competent authority or parents' specific written permission. During their courses, cadets are allowed to depart the CTC for short duration with their parents, or an adult identified by the parent as holding parental consent. This is known as "Leave".  If parents wish to visit their cadets during training and remain within the CTC premises, this constitutes a "Visit".  CTC staff will make every reasonable effort to accommodate visits or leave outside of training hours. Parents are requested to recognize the necessity for maintaining continuity of cadets' training and refrain from making requests that would conflict with training routines. Parents should read the Joining Instructions in full, well in advance of your cadet’s departure date.

• You will be notified by a 3 Striker Officer with departure info.

• We get transportation orders about 2-3 weeks prior to your camp departure date.

• All Cadets must be dressed in their uniform (wedge, pants and summer shirt, no tunic and no tie. NO Rank slip-ons and NO name tag.

• Most cadets will be sent to camp on a bus from the parking lot next to McDonald's, 4380 Wellington Rd S, London, across from Costco. Eat a meal before your trip. 

• Some Cadets will be sent via other methods to their out of province destination (e.g. Air, Train, Bus).

• On your first day at camp your bags will be searched for any prohibited items.

Power and Gliding School candidates please read the following Flight Safety Message from

Colonel Conrad Namiesniowski, Director Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (2017)

To all Cadets:

Flight safety is a priority concern, especially when it comes to Cadets. All Cadets with a Ministry of Transport (MOT) license to fly are obligated under the Aeronautics Act to report medical conditions to their Civilian Aviation Medical Examiner (CAME) to determine continued fitness to fly. DCdts in coordination with medical experts will be developing a more robust screening process of all Cadets to ensure this aspect of flight safety is met.

If you have any current medical concerns that may affect your ability to fly, we recommend that you follow-up with your CAME soonest so that these issues can be addressed and do not affect your license. Your CAME may recommend follow-up with your family doctor for investigation and/or treatment of these medical issues. Access to this medical care could become the rate-limiting step in ensuring your fitness to fly if not done in a timely fashion.

No exceptions will be made for Cadets who show up for flying instruction and activities but need to be grounded pending further medical work-up based on this new screening process. Your pro-active assessment of any medical concerns will ensure a successful and safe flying experience for everyone.

For further information regarding your MOT license, please contact your local CAME or phone the Civil Aviation Medicine Headquarters at 1-800-305-2059 for further guidance. The Aeronautics Act can be found at the following hyperlink: http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-2/