Cadet Elaine McDonald of 2502 1 RCHA, Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, at CFB Shilo, shoots a bow and arrow on August 13.(Photo: supplied/ Flight Sergeant Hailey Nagtalon,573 Andrew Mynarski V.C., Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.)
Submitted and written by: Flight Sergeant Hailey Nagtalon, 573 Andrew Mynarski V.C., Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.
Cadet Elaine McDonald joined more than 35 other cadets in the Brandon area to participate in the Cadet Activity Program (CAP) for eight days in August.
During this experience, cadets participated in fun, safe, challenging and well-organized activities in areas of interest such as marksmanship, biathlon, and a field training exercise.
“I really enjoyed archery the most. Being able to do these activities with new people I’ve met through the Cadet Activity Program made it even more fun,” McDonald said.
McDonald said she joined cadets one year ago because of her growing interest in being outdoors. She has since been involved with the biathlon team and regularly practices marksmanship at her corps.
“Cadets, in general, has kept me very busy and I got to make new friends,” the cadet said.
“I hope to eventually become a mechanic with the military.”
Summer training is just one of the programs available to youth at local, regional and national levels in the CAP year-round. The Canadian Cadet Program( CCP) is open to all youth between the ages of 12-18. It helps develop confident, self-sufficient leaders who form lasting friendships and are engaged in their communities. Army Cadets focus on physical activity and the outdoors.
Adults are also needed to help train, administer and supervise the local youth in the CCP. Becoming part of the CCP is easier than you may think. It’s a lot of fun and the skills you learn are likely transferable to your regular employment. No previous military or cadet experience is needed.
Contact 2502 1 RCHA, Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, at 204-765-3000 ext. 6328 or email 2502army@cadets.gc.ca to find out how to get in on the fun and learning. Training restarts locally in September.
