August 21, 2011 in Honours, Summer Camp
Congrats to Teegan Martin who was awarded Top Cadet and Jesse Taylor who was awarded Top Staff Cadet.
You can see a video of the awards on YouTube “VACSTC 2011 04 Awards & CO Words“.
August 15, 2011 in Cadet Recognition, Summer Camp, Training
Teegan Martin was recognized in an article in the Airdrie Echo. The article was based on a press release from the Vernon Army Cadet Traing Camp staff. Martin went on to win the prestigious “Top Cadet” award.
To read the whole article, go to “Cadet spends summer training at B.C. camp“.
August 2, 2011 in Cadet Recognition, In The News, Summer Camp
Cpl Marchessault receiving her award from Reviewing Officer Lt-Col Steve Deschamps. (VACSTC Photo by Wayne Emde)
Congratulations to Cpl Jill Marchessault, who was awarded the “Top cadet in 6 Platoon of the Basic Sports and Fitness Course” at the course final parade at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Centre.
Cpl Marchessault attended the three-week Basic Sports and Fitness Course which prepares cadets to fulfill the duties of sports and fitness assistant at the Airdrie Army Cadets. Cadets study the theory and the benefits of sports, learn muscle structure, injury prevention and safety, and nutritional planning. The also learn to lead warm-up and cool down sessions and assist in planning and running team sports.
During the summer, more than 1100 Army Cadets from western Canada will spend up to six weeks in Vernon, expanding the training they receive at their home corps, developing new skills and forming new friendships.
July 22, 2011 in Notices
Ever wonder just what exactly those kids away at camp are up too?? Check out this link to a video from 1955 that I found. It’s definitely worth the wait to download and watch it. It’s in black and white, has no sound, is kinda jittery at times like the camera guy had at least one too many cups of coffee but it’s hysterical!! It shows the kids actually driving the military vehicles which is something I as a parent am glad that they don’t do anymore.
I also came across some funny photos from 1949 Vernon RCAC cadets. It shows you that as much as things have changed, things have also stayed the same!
These kids are on a signal course in Vernon even though I swear they look like they're on Safari in Africa somewhere. I love that the hats are nearly identical to the ones they wear now except for the pointy bit at the top!!
This is also from cadets on a signal course. Things weren't exactly wireless back then...
This one is my personal favorite -- Tug of War!
They apparently taught them how to get stuck as well as unstuck by winching.
They were taught how to drive various heavy equipment like this Caterpillar in the days before insurance was considered "important"!
January 4, 2011 in Events, Notices, Parents Committee
Just a reminder that the Airdrie Army Cadets have parade again starting on January 5 with a CO’s Parade (“Full Dress C-1). This will be MWO Vogel’s last parade night.
On January 11th, there will be a kit check for the FTX January 14 to 16 at Rocky Mountain Cadet Camp, so all Cadets attending the FTX are expected to bring their full kit (packed according the the FTX Packing List).
On January 11th, there will also be the regular Parent’s Committee meeting. NOTE: The summer camp briefing is January 19th, not Jan 11th as previously written.
January 14 to 16 is NavTex FTX at Rocky Mountain Cadet Camp. Cadets will leave from the Airdrie Ag Building loading docks on Friday at 1700 (5:00 om) on the 14th and return to the Ag building on the 16th at approximately 1500 (3:00pm).
January 19th is reglar Airdrie Army Cadets parade. There will also be a summer camp briefing from 6:30 to 8:00. Any parents of cadets wishing to attend an Army Cadet Camp (such as VACSTC in Vernon BC) this summer are strongly advised to attend. NOTE: If parents do not attend the camp briefing, their cadets will be placed lower on the camp priority list. There are a limited number of places available for summer camp. This is an excelent oppertunity for the Cadets and they are paid a small amount per week as well. Capt. Mark will provide more information.
January 22, there will be an activity day. Time and location TBA.
January 26th is reglar Airdrie Army Cadets parade.
June 14, 2010 in Notices
16 June 2010 – There will be a Summer Camp Briefing, those Airdrie Army Cadets attending the RCACC summer camps will get some info on what to bring, dates, travel info. Currently any cadets that applied for camp should know if they were accepted or on the wait list. Any cadets on the wait list should be prepared to go on short notice should a spot become open.
At this time, we have Airdrie Army Cadets going to Cadet Camps in Vernon BC, Cannaught and Cold Lake, Alberta.
Please wear your Sport Dress so that Capt. Mark can make sure that you have everything that you need. This meeting will be at the Airdrie Agriculture Building (Cadet Stores) and not Golden Rod Hall.
April 13, 2010 in Cadets Canada, Training
Well, it is a bit to late for Army Cadet summer training applications, but with summer coming fast (I say through the snow), I came across a great video of the Vernon Royal Canadian Army Cadet Summer Training Camp for those cadets hoping to go there this summer.
Not only is Canadian Army Cadet camp is free for selected cadets, they are also paid per week at camp. In addition to making a litlle money cadets get the oppertunity to do a wide variety of activities including cycling, bushcraft, band, marksmanship, drill, and leadership.
September 16, 2009 in Honours, In The News, Training
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The Airdrie Echo posted an article about Sgt. Jayden Allum following her participation in the basic marksman course in Vernon, B.C. Sgt. Allum was recognized as top cadet of the second intake at the centre, she will now have the opportunity to represent Western Canada when cadets across Canada compete in a camp in Connaught, Ontario in summer 2010. This summer she will get to go to Connaught, Ontario. For more information, you can read the Airdrie Echo Article.Also, congratulations to Sgt. Brock Yates for getting Top Cadet in his general training course in Vernon. |
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