Nelson Air Cadets return to in-person meetings
By Contributor
he Nelson Air Cadets have started meeting in person again after meeting virtually for most of the last year.
In October, the cadets were able to use Lakeside Park and learn about orienteering using both compasses and GPS sets.
In November, the squadron was able to restart its range program where the cadets learn how to safely fire the cadet air rifle.
The cadets also were involved with the Nelson Legion’s Poppy Campaign and Remembrance Day service.
Recently, the Nelson Air Cadets also purchased a new computer for flight simulator training.
Nelson Air Cadets meet every Friday night at 630pm in the Nelson Eagles Hall. More information can be found at www.nelsonaircadetsa.ca, on the squadrons Facebook page at www.facebook.com/561NelsonOspreyAirCadets/ or by calling Major DeBiasio at 250-231-0710
The squadron always welcomes new cadets who are between the ages of 12 and 18. You can start your application at https://app.cadets.gc.ca/cadet-registration/get-started.html
Adults who would like to volunteer with squadron are also welcome.
Quick Facts:
- The Cadet Program is open to all Canadian youth from the ages of 12 to 18 regardless of income, race, religion, culture or other socio-economic factors. The program embraces Canada’s multiculturalism and offers young Canadian’s opportunities to interact with youth from other cultures.
- Cadets is the largest youth organization operated by the Government of Canada.
- Cadets can receive High School credits for completing their training.
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets, in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence has been training youth in Canada since 1941. The Cadet program, which includes Sea, Army and Air Cadets, is the largest government funded youth program in Canada with over 50,000 participants across Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Cadets accepts youth between the ages of 12-18 who have a desire to learn more about the air element of the Canadian Forces, wish to develop the attributes of leadership and good citizenship and who wish to promote physical fitness. While the program is military based, there is no obligation for a cadet to join the Canadian Armed Forces when they finish their cadet career.
Photo Caption: Cadets Christian Faragher and Nat McIntosh work on the squadrons simulator. — Submitted photo
