Youths aged 12-18 are welcome!

We parade on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
 

Join Now!

New cadets and parents are welcomed to attend our information and recruitment night on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm.

Steps to get started:

1
Register online

Go to canada.ca and click on the “Register Now” button.

Enter Unit Name: “513 HORNET, ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADET SQUADRON”

You will need the applicant’s health card, address, and phone number of all parents.

Your registration details will be forwarded to us.

2
Complete registration in person

If you meet the application requirements in step 1, please bring the following documents to complete the registration:

a) Photocopy of one of the following:
• A valid Canadian passport
• A birth certificate
• A valid resident card
• A valid identification card issued by a Canadian provincial agency
• A valid identification card issued by a Canadian federal agency

b) Proof of medical insurance for the incoming cadet (BC Card Care, private insurance – i.e. Blue Cross). We will not take a copy of this information, but you will need to present it before finalizing the application. Please bring the original card.

c) Complete the Parent Registration Form for new and returning cadets, and bring the assessment fee. Completed Parent Registration form can be emailed to 513sscsecretary@gmail.com.
 

FAQ

The Air Cadet Program is the largest youth organization in Canada, offering once in a lifetime opportunities that develop leadership, citizenship, and self-confidence.

Air Cadets learn about aviation technologies, air crew survival, and how to fly.

The program is sponsored by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the Air Cadet League of Canada.

Learn more about the Air Cadets program here.

Cadets is open to youth between the ages of 12-18. It is not too late to join!

You must be 12 years old (or older) at the time of your registration. We welcome new cadets to join through out the year when training is in session between September to June. See the steps above to join.

Cadets are required to attend mandatory parade nights (training nights) once a week. 513 Hornet parades each Wednesday night from 18:30 to 21:30 between September to June, with the exception of winter and spring break stand down.

Cadets can choose to participate in additional training through out the week in various teams, including Drill, Band, Marksmanship, Ground School and Flight Simulator, Effective Speaking training and more.

Cadets is a FREE program supported by the Department of National Defence (DND) which covers the core training, uniforms and supplies.

However an assessment fee is charged by the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) to help cover the costs of optional training and equipment not covered by the DND, the maintenance and costs associated with the squadron building, as well as the annual BC Provincial Committee (BCPC) assessment.

Please note, no cadet will be refused registration or disadvantaged in any way because of their parent/guardian’s inability to pay this assessment. All requests for hardship exemption of this fee must be submitted to the SSC Chair (513sscchair@gmail.com) by the parent/guardian. All communication in this regard will be kept confidential between the parent/guardian and the SSC Chair.