Monthly Archives:December 2024

SUMMER TRAINING – 2025

24 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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We have just begun our winter break, and theres no better time to think about summer training opportunities. With the re-opening of Greenwood Cadet Training Centre there will be more spots available to cadets. Please click this link to view Summer Training Courses

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/courses.html

Each Course will give you a discription of the course, length, prerequisites and locations available. There are Common Courses that are offered to all Cadet Programs, then there are Air Cadet Courses that are only offered to Air Cadets. Please be sure to review both the Common Courses & Air Cadet Courses.

If you are interested in applying please email Capt Hutchinson at julia.hutchinson@cadets.gc.ca with atleast 3 camp options in the order of your preference.

Senior Courses Deadline is 19-Feb-2025

Staff Cadet Deadline is 15-Jan-2025 – Any Seniors looking for Summer Employment https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/summer-training/staff-cadet.html

All other Deadlines for summer training will be posted in the new year.

This Week at 161! 12-18 Dec 2024

13 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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NO BAND UNTIL 2025

SUNDAY 15-DEC-2024 MARKSMANSHIP & MODEL BUILDING

WEDNESDAY 18-DEC-2024 HOLIDAY PARTY

DRESS: NO UNIFORMS

UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATERS ARE ENCOURAGED!  – GIFT CARDS WILL BE AWARDED TO TOP 3 UGLY HOLIDAY SWEATERS

TIME: 1815-2100hrs – CADETS MUST BE PICKED UP BY 2100hrs

PARENTS: WE ARE LOOKING FOR SNACKS TO SHARE WITH THE CADETS! PLEASE PROVIDE A SNACK FOR OUR PARTY – GINGERBREAD COOKIES, POP & WATER WILL BE PROVIDED.

HOLIDAY BREAK STARTS 19-DEC-2024

REGULAR TRAINING TO RETURN 8-JAN-2025 PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPDATES

Music Seminar – UPDATE

08 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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Roads are better than expected. Approx arrival time 1515hrs

Music Seminar UPDATE

08 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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We have left Argonaut.
We should arrive 1530-1600hrs

Music Seminar Return

08 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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Due to weather cadets returning from the music seminar will be delayed. We will post an update when the bus leaves CFB Gagetown with approximate arrival time.

Marksmanship and model building cancelled- Dec 8

08 Dec 24
Capt Cameron
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Due to the weather and forecast road conditions, we are canceling all activities for this evening.

This Week at 161! 5-11 Dec 2024

05 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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CADETS WHO HAVE SIGNED UP FOR GROUND SCHOOL – Please login into your Cadet Teams account and begin your online learning

NO BAND PRACTICE UNTIL JANUARY 2025

6-8 Dec-2024 Music Seminar Registered Band members only – please check the post Music Seminar 6-8 Dec 2024 for details

8-Dec-2024 Marksmanship & Model Building 1800-2100hrs

11-Dec-2024 Regular Training Drop off: 1815hrs Dress: FTU’s (Green Uniforms) Pick Up: 2115hrs Bring a water bottle to all cadet activities

Up Coming Events: Holiday Party 18-Dec-2024 – Parents are asked to provide a treat to share with the cadets – Water & Pop will be provided

18-Dec-2024 Will be our last night of Training for 2024 – See you 8-Jan-2025

Music Seminar 6-8 Dec 2024

02 Dec 24
Capt J Hutchinson
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THIS IS A 2 NIGHT STAY AT CTC ARGONAUT

Registered Cadets will participate in the Music Seminar. Capt J Hutchinson is the Escorting Officer

Drop Off Date: 6-Dec-2024

Drop Off Time: 1730hrs

Kit List Below List of Registered Cadets Below

We recommend bringing your own pillow and a blanket – fire blankets & bedding are available but its nice to have a little piece of home.

Also bring a water bottle.

Pick Up Date: 8-Dec-2024

Pick Up Time: 1445hrs

Cadets Registered for Music Seminar