Summer Training

ABOUT

Each year, cadets may apply to attend specialized training during the summer months at Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) located across Canada. This is a competitive process, so not every cadet will be selected for Summer Training.

For many cadets, participating in summer training is the highlight of their year. The many diverse training opportunities offered during the summer months are the perfect occasion to make friends for life during experiences youth will never forget. All expenses are covered by the program**, including transportation, lodgings, meals, admission fees, and training costs. Additionally, there is a training bonus provided to every cadet of $60 per week up to a maximum of $360 for each course, intended to support personal living expenses such as toiletries, footwear, etc.
(**Exceptions exist for flying training participants, who must pay for TC medicals, passport photos, TC exam fees. See "Flying Training" for more information.)

SUMMER TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer training opportunities are now both in-person and virtual, and are listed on canada.ca:

  • Hyperlink: In-person summer courses - Canada.ca 

    • Introduction to Marksmanship (ITM)

    • Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor (ARMI)

    • Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial (ITDC)

    • Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course (DCI)

    • Introduction to Fitness and Sports (ITFS)

    • Fitness and Sports Instructor Course (FSI)

    • Introduction to Military Band (ITMB)

    • Military Band Musician (MB)

    • Aviation Technology and Aerospace (ATA)

    • Advanced Aviation Course (AA)

    • Glider Pilot Training Course (GPTC)

    • Power Pilot Training Course (PPTC)

    • Introduction to Survival (ITS)

    • Survival Instructor Course (SI)

  • Hyperlink: Virtual summer courses - Canada.ca

    • Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader (Virtual)

    • Support Services Team Leader (Virtual)

    • Basic Microdrone Operator (Virtual)

    • Nova Quest (Virtual)

    • Basic Coder (Virtual)

• To apply, visit our Summer Training display at our regular training facility and add your name to the list of applicants for each course of interest.

DEADLINES

• The deadline for cadets to apply for summer training is 27 Feb 2026.

• The deadline for cadets interested in summer employment staff positions is 16 Jan 2026. Please notify us with your selections or questions by Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026.

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS (link)

The general instructions for joining and packing for summer training are available on the Cadets Canada website. Here are some of the highlights:

• You must present a copy of your Signed Offer of Participation Form upon arrival at the CTC

• Travel itineraries will be sent to respective cadets via email. Prepare to being your travel within 2-3 days prior to the start of your training course.

• During travel, you must wear your blue dress uniform, without medal/ribbons or other items which would be difficult or impossible to replace if lost.

• During training, you must wear your FTUs. Make sure they fit and report to local CTC staff if you have any issues.

• Civilian attire will be permitted at specific times. Please ensure clothing is weather-appropriate and could not be considered "offensive".

Please refer to the Joining Instructions for more information!

STAFF CADETS

• Any cadet planning to apply for a Staff Cadet position this summer (and were not employed last summer) should start preparing now by getting the following documents ready:

  • Social Insurance Number (SIN); and

  • Banking account information

• More information is available at these links:

• Link: Staff Cadet Information Page

• Link: Staff Cadet Application Guide

• Link: Staff Cadet Positions List

ADULT STAFF

• Adult Staff applications are open in the Virtual Orderly Room (VOR)!

• Adult staff are encouraged to view the list of available positions and submit ONE application with all desired position(s) outlined within that one application. Multiple VOR requests should be avoided.

• The first round of Adult Summer Employment Applications will end on 16 Jan 26, at which point the RCSUs will staff positions based on applications received as of that date.