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2025 Summer Training Information
Cadets in Level 2-5 can apply to the summer training opportunities by Wednesday February 19, 2025 at midnight.
Staff Cadet Opportunities can be found at the bottom of the page. The deadline to apply for a Staff Cadet position is Saturday January 25th at midnight.
On Wednesday January 15th, a presenation on Summer Training was held, to view a copy of the presentation slides, click here.
Summer Training Courses 2025
For Level 2-5
Information on Courses available for the 2025 summer can be found on the national cadet website: Cadet Training Centre (CTC) Summer Courses 2025 - Canada.ca. Please review this website for information on course descriptions, duration, locations, etc.
Applications are due Wednesday February 19, 2025 at Midnight.
Cadets can apply to the following course: Can't view full chart? Click Here.
Serial No | Course/Activity | Format | Unit in Charge | Start Date | End Date | Graduation Date | Training Days | Training Bonus (Weeks) |
319302a | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
319402a | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
319202a | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
349112 | Introduction to Pipe Band | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
349202 | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
348702 | Introduction to Survival | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
348502 | Aviation Technology and Aerospace | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
349302a | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
349402a | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-07 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 | 12 | 2 |
10EL63(En) | Small Craft Coxswain | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-25 | 12 | 0 |
10EL23(En) | Basic Coder | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-25 | 2025-07-25 | 12 | 0 |
319202b | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 12 | 2 |
319302b | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-07-21 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 12 | 2 |
349203 | Fitness and Sports Instructor | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
349113 | Pipe Band Musician | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
349402b | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | 12 | 2 |
349403 | Drill and Ceremonial Instructor | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
359403 | Drill and Ceremonial Instructor | In-Person | ROCKY MOUNTAIN CTC | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
369403 | Drill and Ceremonial Instructor | In-Person | VERNON CTC | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
349302b | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | 12 | 2 |
349303 | Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
369303 | Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor | In-Person | VERNON CTC | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
348503 | Advanced Aviation | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
258503 | Advanced Aviation | In-Person | HMCS QUADRA CTC | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
368702b | Introduction to Survival | In-Person | VERNON CTC | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-02 | 2025-08-02 | 12 | 2 |
348703 | Survival Instructor | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-07-22 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 26 | 4 |
10EL13(En) | Support Services Team Leader | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-07-28 | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-01 | 12 | 0 |
10EL33(En) | Cyber Safety and Security Team Leader | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-07-28 | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-08 | 12 | 0 |
319302c | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | 12 | 2 |
319202c | Introduction to Fitness and Sports | In-Person | VALC CTC | 2025-08-04 | 2025-08-16 | 2025-08-16 | 12 | 2 |
349302c | Introduction to Marksmanship | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 12 | 2 |
349402c | Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial | In-Person | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-17 | 2025-08-17 | 12 | 2 |
10EL43(En) | Basic Microdrone Operator | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 12 | 0 |
10EL53(En) | Nova Quest | Virtual | TDLC | 2025-08-11 | 2025-08-22 | 2025-08-22 | 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.
Staff Cadet Information
For Level 4 & 5
The Staff Cadet application process for 2025 is complicated and continues to change. Please read all instructions carefully.
1. Please start by reading the Staff Cadet Application Process
NOTE: Since our Summer Training presentation, three key requirements have been added/changed. Applicants must previously attended summer training, have completed Level 3 and hold the rank of Sgt or higher.
Here is the requirements from the Application Process pdf:
2. Complete the 94 Squadron Application (link below) - this is required by Saturday January 25th at Midnight. Late applications will not be possible, as Sqn Officers must submit the application in Fortress on Jan 26th.
Here are the available Staff Cadet Serials:
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Serial No | Course/Activity | Format | Type | Element | Language | Unit in Charge | Application End Date | Start Date | End Date |
SC/CC - St Jean | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | ST-JEAN CFTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-22 | 2025-08-09 |
SC/CC - Trenton | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | CTC TRENTON | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-15 |
SC/CC - Blackdown | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English | CTC BLACKDOWN | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Rocky Mtn | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English | ROCKY MOUNTAIN CTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Vernon | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English | VERNON CTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Quadra | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English | HMCS QUADRA CTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
CAC/CCC - Vernon | Cadet Advisory Council (CAC) | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | VERNON CTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Greenwood | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English | CTC GREENWOOD | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Argonaut | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | CTC ARGONAUT | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - ITInt/StgTI | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | Centre Natl CJCR Sp Gp | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-23 | 2025-08-17 |
SC/CC - Valcartier | Staff Cadet | In-Person | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | VALC CTC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-16 |
SC/CC - TDLC/CTAN | Staff Cadet (Virtual) | Virtual | Staff Cadet | Sea, Army, Air | English and French | TDLC | 2025-01-26 | 2025-06-30 | 2025-08-24 |
When applying for a Staff Cadet position, cadets can select TWO (one minimum) serials from above. Additionally, Cadets need to review the position catalog and select up to FIVE (one minimum) positions to include on their application.
3. If apply for National Cadet Advisory Council, IM/IT Internship, Cadet Correspondent or Technology and Digital Learning Centre, then additional information must be submitted directly to RCSU. Please review the Staff Cadet Application Information Sharepoint Page (C365 login required) and see the link to submit documents to RCSU(C). This must be done by Sunday January 26th at midnight.