THE ARMY CADET LEAGUE OF CANADA (MANITOBA)
NEWS RELEASE
ARMY CADET TAG DAY SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11
September 9, 2009
WINNIPEG, Manitoba:
This coming Saturday, September 11, is Army Cadet Tag Day in Winnipeg. Hundreds of Army Cadets will be at the entrances to shopping malls and other locations throughout the city to greet shoppers and to offer Army Cadet tags in exchange for donations. The Army Cadets will be in place offering their tags Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. All monies raised will go towards supporting the youth programs offered by the Army Cadets, part of the largest and longest operating youth program in Canada.
Over the past 97 years the Army Cadets have provided tens of thousands of Winnipeg youth the opportunity to develop into young adults with a valuable tool kit of skills to take into their future careers, an appreciation of their responsibilities as citizens, and a high level of self-confidence.
The Cadet Program is open to all young people in Canada aged from 12 to 18 years. There are no membership or sign-up fees and all activity and training costs and uniform expenses are assumed by the Department of National Defence with support from the Army Cadet League and local sponsoring organizations. However, a parent or legal guardian is required to sign a consent form prior to the registration of his or her child.
Cadets participate in training on a minimum of one night per week with optional weekend activities during the academic school year, with the opportunity to advance to summer training based on their achievements and level of instruction. He or she may participate in rappelling, adventure training or expedition exercises. Cadets are also provided the opportunity to participate in marksmanship and biathlon competitions, map and compass exercises, as well as drill. Other activities focus on developing their leadership, self-discipline and citizenship skills. Method of instruction, public speaking and healthy living courses are also practical components of the regular Army Cadet Program. Furthermore, cadets frequently enjoy sports, environmental challenges, and music instruction (pipes and drums, or band). Each cadet also participates in a minimum of three field exercises per year.
There are six Army Cadet Corps in Winnipeg, the oldest of which is 407 Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps formed August 17, 1913. The others and their dates of formation are:
- 1226 Fort Garry Horse Cadet Corps, June 18, 1925
- 526 Winnipeg Grenadiers Cadet Corps, October 1, 1946
- the 2295 Royal Winnipeg Rifles Cadet Corps, June 10, 1947,
- the 2701 Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Cadet Corps, January 1, 1962
- the 553 Sgt Tommy Prince, MM Army Cadet Corps (PPCLI) formed October 1, 1999
Many Cadets have the opportunity to attend advanced training at national and regional centres each summer. During the summer period, cadets are able to further develop their skills while experiencing new challenges and adventures in one of the 28 Canadian Forces-conducted Cadet Summer Training Centres (CSTC). Summer training is both an enhancement of local headquarters training and an introduction to new programs. Many of these courses are offered in settings that take advantage of their proximity to nature by conducting outdoor activities such as canoeing, camping, hiking, meteorology, sailing, and mountain climbing. Summer training courses range from two to six weeks depending on the specialty being offered.
International exchanges provide another unique experience for a number of senior cadets each summer. These cadets are selected based on merit, and are given the opportunity to visit foreign locations such as Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Singapore and the United States. Cadets taking part in exchanges represent Canada as youth ambassadors abroad, and participate in training and cultural activities with their foreign cadet counterparts.
Specialized summer training can include national and international marksmanship competitions for advanced cadets, and Regular Force parachute courses for others. In addition to the obvious benefits of experiencing different cultures and meeting new people from all over Canada and the world, all cadets undergoing summer training also receive a weekly training bonus.
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For further information please contact:
Brian Koshul
Director, Army Cadet League of Canada (Manitoba)
Telephone: 770-3574
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