SUMMER TRAINING CAMP

Summer camps are optional for Cadets.  However, going to camp can be a unique and amazing experience.  
There are no expenses for accommodation, clothing, meals, or transportation. Cadets receive a training bonus of $60 per week for training.  
While on course, cadets live in barracks with separate quarters for males and females. Some summer courses may be used as academic credit.
On each camp, there is a fully staffed hospital with nurses, doctors, medics, and pharmacy technicians.  The camp hospital deals with everything from sprains to colds.   
COURSES OFFERED

Many different courses are available to Cadets. Selecting the right course for each cadet depends on the following:

  • Age of the Cadet
  • Interests of the Cadet
  • Fitness Level
COURSE SPECIALTIES
Leadership

These courses focus on drill and team building activities. Cadets develop leadership and public speaking skills.

Sports & Fitness

These courses focus on fitness and sports training. The aim of this specialty is to train sports assistants and leaders.

Expedition

These courses focus on adventure training. Activities include canoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and abseiling. Cadets interested in this specialty should be physically fit, and be comfortable in the water and on a bike.

Marksmanship

These courses focus on marksmanship training and coaching. The aim of this specialty is to develop skilled shooters, and effective marksmanship coaches.

Band

These courses offer additional instruction on the instrument of the Cadet’s choice. The aim of this specialty is to develop skilled musicians who can assist in training other Cadet musicians.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation by bus or plane is arranged for each Cadet. You may also choose to drop-off or pick-up your cadet personally. For security reasons, this should be arranged in advance.

TRAINING LOCATIONS

There are a number of Cadet Summer Training Centres (CSTC) in Canada. Depending on the course, they may be offered in any of the following locations:

  • Vernon Army CTSC – In Vernon, BC
  • Whitehorse CTSC – In Whitehorse, YK
  • Connaught CTSC – In Ottawa, ON

MARKSMANSHIP

The Cadet Marksmanship Program is modeled after Olympic style shooting.
We train on the 853C Air Rifle and emphasize safety, team building, and mental focus. In this program, five principles of marksmanship are taught to help cadets improve their skills – position, aiming, holding, breathing, and trigger control.

Competitions are structured on three levels
– Zone Competitions,
– Provincial Competitions, and
– National Competitions.

Teams from Air, Army, and Sea cadet units attend. 1292 has a strong history of competing well at Zone and Provincial levels.

Our Team:

Every year, cadets compete for a spot on our rifle team.
CV Robinson is the coach for the team.

  • Rocky Mountain ACSTC – Near Cochrane, AB