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2026 Summer Training Information
Cadets in Level 2-5 can apply to the summer training opportunities by Wednesday February 18, 2026 at midnight.
On Wednesday January 14th, a presenation on Summer Training was held, to view a copy of the presentation slides, click here.
Summer Training Courses 2026
For Level 2-5
Information on Courses available for the 2026 summer can be found on the national cadet website: Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Summer Courses 2026 - Canada.ca. Please review this website for information on course descriptions, duration, locations, etc.
Applications are due Wednesday February 18, 2026 at Midnight.
Cadets can apply to the following course:
Serial No | Course/Activity | Format | Language | Unit in Charge | Start Date | End Date | Graduation Date | Training Days | Training Bonus (Weeks) |
349102 | Introduction to Military Band | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
349112 | Introduction to Pipe Band | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
348702a | Introduction to Survival | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
348502 | Aviation Technology and Aerospace | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
349402a | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
349202a | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
349302 | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-05 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
319102a(Fr) | Introduction to Military Band | In-Person | French | VALC CTC | 2026-07-06 | 2026-07-17 | 2026-07-17 | 12 | 2 |
10EL23(En) | Basic Coder | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-07-13 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-07-24 | 12 | 0 |
10EL13(En) | Support Services Team Leader | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-07-13 | 2026-07-24 | 2026-07-24 | 12 | 0 |
349103 | Military Band Musician | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
349113 | Pipe Band Musician | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
348703 | Survival Instructor | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
349403 | Drill and Ceremonial Instructor | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
349203 | Fitness and Sports Instructor | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
348503 | Advanced Aviation | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
319303(En) | Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor | In-Person | English | VALC CTC | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | 26 | 4 |
349303 | Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-07-20 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 26 | 4 |
10EL33(En) | Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-07-27 | 2026-08-07 | 2026-08-07 | 12 | 0 |
10EL63(En) | Small Craft Coxswain | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-07-27 | 2026-08-07 | 2026-08-07 | 12 | 0 |
348702c | Introduction to Survival | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 12 | 2 |
349402c | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 12 | 2 |
349202c | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 12 | 2 |
319302c(En) | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | English | VALC CTC | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 | 12 | 2 |
10EL53(En) | Nova Quest | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 12 | 0 |
10EL43(En) | Basic Microdrone Operator | Virtual | English | TDLC | 2026-08-10 | 2026-08-21 | 2026-08-21 | 12 | 0 |
SELECTION CRITERIA
Training Level: Cadets will be given credit for the highest level they have achieved and their performance in that level.
Performance: Cadets will be given credit for their overall reliability, responsibility and performance as a cadet, including NCM positions.
Squadron Need: Future ability to fill a role within the Squadron
PROHIBITIVE CRITERIA
Qualification: No cadet will be prioritized for a summer course for which they are not qualified. Qualifications may include years in cadets, training level, age or physical factors. Full qualifications can be found in the summer training brochure.
Conduct: No cadet will be placed on a priority list who does not exhibit proper conduct expected of a cadet.
Attendance: A cadet with inadequate attendance (Less than 70%) will not be placed on a summer training priority list.