23 Optimist Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

03/31/2026

Our annual FTX is here — NGTA Garrison Ex “United Front.” Join us for a survival-themed weekend alongside 350 cadets and 10 other units at Chippawa Creek Conservation Area.

🗓 Dates: April 24–26
📍 Location: Chippawa Creek Conservation Area
🚌 Drop-off: Lake St. Armoury @ 1650 hrs (Apr 24)
🚌 Pickup: Lake St. Armoury @ 1540 hrs (Apr 26)
📋 Kit list: Coming soon

Sign up before April 5!

03/15/2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DV6WE4DkYw8/?igsh=MTk3NDJweHQwZGR3YQ==

01/24/2026

The staff and cadets of 23 RCACS offer our most sincere condolences to FSgt Dashwood‘s family, friends, and his fellow cadets at 87 RCACS. Your loss is our loss and we mourn with you.

https://www.cudneyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Aaran-Norman-Dashwood?obId=47049355

02/09/2025

Cadets participating in the Aviation Training Day / check your email! Updated departure time.

01/25/2025

The Ground School cadets completed this training year program with an exam, some pizza and flying. All crashes were survivable! BZ to all of our hardworking cadets.

11/11/2024

10/31/2024

Have a safe and happy Halloween!!

10/14/2024

Had an incredible weekend from October 4-6 at Camp Wetaskiwin! The cadets and staff of 23 RCACS enjoyed a mix of training and fun activities. Just one of the many amazing experiences this program offers!