For cadets that have been selcted, congratulations once again. It will be a fun and I am sure challenging summer. There may be times that you may not enjoy, but in the end I haven't seen a cadet on grad day that didn't want to stay longer.
There still is no travel information available. This will be sent to the parent's email as listed in our system once it arrives. Please respond to the travel information in a prompt manner so that I know it has been received. All cadets must show their health card to get on the bus. Without a health card (original, not a photocopy) , cadets will not be able to attend summer training.
Cadets are also asked to bring along the following transportation form to indicate how they will be getting home from camp. Transportation is provided but some parents chose instead to attend the grad parade (the last friday of the course) and pick up their cadet themselves.
http://www.cadets.ca/regions/cen/content-contenu.aspx?id=46571.
The joining instructions (JI's) for all Ontario Cadet Summer Training Centres may be found at http://www.cadets.ca/regions/cen/content-contenu.aspx?id=26681
The JI's provide all the information you need to attend summer training and should be read thoughly by both the cadets and the parents. Here are some highlights:
- Cadets do not wear civilian clothing. Even in their free time, cadets wear the issued PT gear or uniform. For a special occasion such as a dance cadets may be permitted to wear jeans with their PT shirt. Cadets need to bring all items listed on the kit list, including the cadet parka. This may seem silly since it is winter but the outter may be used as a rainjacket and the inner as a windbreaker.
- Do not bring your valuables to camp. You will have access to a locker so bring your own combination (preferred option)/ padlocks.
- There are a couple options for calling home: 1) Cadets may bring cell phones to camp to be used in free time. Each CSTC has a different procedure for cell phones. In general, they are secured at one location and signed out for use by the owner. 2) Pay phones are available at the camps. Cadets should bring a calling card and be familiar with its use. A popular card is the bell "call me card".
- Outside snacks and candy may be confiscated. There is a canteen available at each CSTC. Cadets are recommended to bring $15-$20 per week for spending money. Note: There are no ATM's at the CSTC's. A banking service will be operated at the CSTC. Though not required, most cadets choose to purchase a flight / squadron T-shirt.
- Presciption medication is secured by the CSTC and the cadet must visit the MIR for medcation. Over the counter medication is not to be brought to camp. If needed, it may be administered by the MIR staff.
- Course cadets qualify for a training bonus of $60.00 per week. The bonus is paid in installments, at the end of one and three weeks’ training (for six week courses) and upon completion of the course. Interim installments are paid in cash and the final installment is paid by cheque.
- Leave passes are not available to cadets attending two-week courses. The leave pass policy for courses three weeks or longer differs at each CSTC and I encourage you to research the leave pass policy prior to making plans.
