The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is one of Canada’s largest
national youth organizations, with nearly 30, 000 cadets in over 450 squadrons
coast to coast. It is supported largely
by the civilian Air Cadet League of Canada through its provincial committees
and local sponsoring organizations, in partnership with the Canadian
Forces. Membership in Air Cadets does
not mean that that your son/daughter is a member of the Canadian Forces, and
there is no obligation for military service involved.
The mission of the cadet program
is to contribute to the development and preparation of youth for the transition
to adulthood, enabling them to meet the challenges of modern society, through a
dynamic, community-based program. The aim of the Air Cadet program is to
develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote
physical fitness and stimulate the interest of youth in the air activities of
the Canadian Forces. We seek to guide each cadet in setting and achieving
personal goals or self-discipline, self-esteem, personal management and
leadership. Through guidance we strive
to demonstrate and instil high standards of citizenship, honour, duty and
personal responsibility. Our motto says
it all: to learn, to serve, to advance.
