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Sessions

We will be conduction 2 information and registration sessions on the 22^nd and 29^th of August, 2011. You need only to attend one session, not both. We will begin promptly at 7pm each evening and run until roughly 9pm and the meeting will be located at the Lions Hall on Avondale Boulevard, Brampton (Bramalea). Squadron staff and a few of our senior cadets will be there to provide information and answer any questions you may have. Registration forms will be distributed at that time, or you can find them under the Admin section of the website under Registration Package.

Please bring with you:

Proof of age - please bring at least one of the following:

• a valid Canadian passport;
• a birth certificate issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal government agency;
• any card, visa or permit (work, study, resident, etc.) (with photo) issued by the Canadian government which legally authorizes the person to reside in Canada for an extended period of time; or
• any identification card (with or without photo) issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal government agency. No certificates of live birth please.

Proof of health insurance:

• Ontario Health Card

Please ensure that both the parent/legal guardian and the registrant are in attendance as the information is important for both parties, and we require signature from both.

Requirements

In order to become a cadet with 758 "Argus" Squadron you must meet the following criteria:

• must be a minimum of 12 years of age and no older than 18 (note: if you join older than 14 or 15 years old, you may be required to attend a pre-interview to ascertain your goals and expectations of the program as you may be limited in what you can realistically achieve prior to aging out of the program)
• live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Brampton (East of Hwy 410 and South of Mayfield Road) - if you live outside of these boundaries, there are other squadrons that service your area-provide proof of age, citizenship and a valid OHIP card (originals must be presented at time of registration)
• be motivated and open to new ideas

About Cadets

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 Vision of the Cadet Program is to provide a relevant, credible and proactive youth development organization, offering the program of choice for Canada's youth, preparing them to become the leaders of tomorrow through a set of fun, challenging, well-organized and safe activities.

The Aim of the 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 sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Forces.

Important Note: If you are unsure as to whether this program is the right fit for you, we encourage you to attend one of our information sessions in the fall (again, details will be posted in July) as our staff and cadets will be there to answer any questions you may have.

We strongly encourage open communication between parents and cadets when it comes to joining the program as cadets who are forced unwillingly into the program may not get much out of it. As the saying goes, "you get out of cadets, what you put into it". Cadets will be required to maintain a high standard of dress and deportment. There are certain standards (for example, haircuts, shaving, no make-up, no jewellery, no nail polish, etc.) that some cadets may be unwilling to conform to. If you are unsure, we absolutely encourage you to give it a try. Through cadets you will learn so many neat and exciting things that you will not find anywhere else!

Should you want more information on what the Air Cadet program has to offer, please visit the National Cadet website at www.cadets.ca.

Thank you for your interest in the Air Cadet program and 758 "Argus" Squadron. We look forward to meeting you in the fall!