With nearly 400 Cadets and 20 Adult staff, it is a very active establishment with numerous activities towards the year. The Squadron's current Commanding Officer is Captain Marco Lee and the Squadron Commander is Warrant Officer First Class Ryan Huang.
“The aim of the Cadet Program is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate the
interest of youth in the sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Forces." Born on January 15th, 1957 in a local High School, 637 Arrow Squadron was named after the CF-105 Avro Arrow who had just born the same year. From the early years, it has distinguished itself – as a whole and as individuals – in all aspects of the cadet movement. While still young, the squadron surpassed all competitors in Drill and
Marksmanship, and produced many strong leaders and pilots – including the Top Private Pilot in Canada in 1960. In 1960, at the request of the Sponsoring Committee Chairperson and the young women in the area, a flight of female Cadets, called ‘Cadettes’, was formed. This happened years before the parliament amended the relevant legislation by changing the word boys to persons, therefore permitting girls to become members of the Royal Canadian Sea, Army, and Air Cadets on the July 30th, 1975. Since then, many young people have been trained to become better individuals and have enjoyed the many benefits associated with being a part of our dynamic team of dedicated Air Cadets. Air Cadets has proven to be a valuable program for many young Canadians. The knowledge and experiences gained in the program are some of the
most beneficial used throughout life. The Air Cadet organization prides itself on its ability to train young people to accept responsibility as they develop leadership skills in the various tasks that they perform. Few organizations offer training to their members as extensive as that offered to Air Cadets. The chance to become a pilot, learn about airport operations, train as a leader, develop as a musician, learn valuable bush survival skills, or travel to foreign countries are only a sampling of the opportunities available to air cadets. It is up to the cadet to choose which programs will be pursued, and a cadet’s career will develop around individual interests. In short, the Air Cadet movement has a lot to offer those who are ready to dedicate themselves to gaining the valuable experiences offered in the many programs. 637 Arrow Squadron has gained recognition at Sports, Drill, First Aid, and Band competitions, as well as strongly representing itself at various multi-squadron events. We strive to be leaders in developing youth for today and the future. For more info please visit our website, www.637arrow.com
