The 2308 The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s) RCACC welcome At the age of 12 or 13, a first-year cadet can expect to participate in challenging field training, rappelling, orienteering, biathlon, marksmanship, parade drill, canoeing, military band, and first aid. The opportunity to attend a two week summer camp in Vernon, BC, or Whitehorse, YT can be earned by every first year cadet. A
t the age of 13 and 14, upper year cadets are given leadership opportunities which allow them to help make the Corps function, and help to develop first-year cadets. Some cadets are chosen as Section Commanders, and given charge of Sections (6 - 10 cadets). Second and third-year cadets have the opportunity to attend more advanced three-week camps in Vernon, BC, or Whitehorse, YT. At ages 15 and older, senior cadets are given advanced leadership opportunities, and may be called upon to hold delegated authority over Platoons (20 - 30 cadets).At the age of 15, cadets can participate in the Leadership and Challenge course at Rocky Mountain Cadet Summer Training Center. At the age of 16, cadets can be selected for advanced training and international exchanges; Sweden, the United States, England, and Wales, and the Canadian Forces Basic Parachutist Course. Cadets who are 16-and-a-half may also complete a seven-week summer staff position, where senior cadets are paid a daily wage of between sixty and seventy-two dollars to lead other cadets. Adult members work with senior cadets to make the program function and provide overall direction and activity. Most adults working choose to enroll in the Canadian Forces as members of the Cadet Instructors Cadre, a branch of the Canadian Forces responsible for the supervision and administration of the cadet program. Members who enroll work toward a Canadian Forces commission - the legal document that authorizes officers at or above the rank of Second Lieutenant in Canada's Armed Forces to exercise command responsibility. Members who choose not to enroll may still work as civilian volunteers. Before working directly with cadets, all adults must complete extensive background checks and suitability screening. We are fun, friendly, fair, and will give you experiences you will never forget. Click on the links above to learn about our Companies and meet some of our staff. If cadets sounds like it might be for you, or someone you know, you won't lose anything but an hour of your time by coming down on a Thursday Night to see what our program is all about! Click on "Join Cadets" in the sidebar for more information!
