Pictured above are some of our cadets who volunteered at the Air Show Atlantic Saint John (Aug 29 & 30, 2026)
OPEN HOUSE – Wednesday – Sept 9, 2026 7pm-8:30pm
How to Register:
- Click on the link https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/join-us.html
- Follow the instructions – make sure you select 161 CK Beveridge Air Cadets
161 is a home, a family. Where everyone has the same opportunities no matter their background or financial situation. 161 Air Cadets is a FREE TEEN PROGRAM that is partially funded by DND & CAF, but we heavily rely on fundraising support from our Squadron Sponsoring Committee. We provide everything your child needs to succeed. We do ask that Parents/Guardians help out with fundraising when out Squadron Support Committee askes.
What we offer:
Aviation Knowledge & Aerospace Studies:
-Navigation
-Meteorology
-Principles of Flight
-Propulsion
-Aerodrome Operations
-Parts of an Air Plane
-Aviation History
-Aviation Familiarization
-Fly in a Glider (with a pilot of course!)
-Radio Communication
Air Crew Survival:
Your plane just crashed…now what?
We will teach you:
-How to Build Shelters
-Different Types of Shelters
-Fire Starting
-Signals
-Water & Food Collection
-Navigation
-Survival Psychology
-How to Tie Knots
Leadership
161 prides itself on the leadership skills our cadets develop. We believe in the Cadets leading Cadets motto. Through each level cadets will learn leadership skills for their age, and eventually will be tasked with Planning & Running activities, Teaching Classes, and Learning how to be good Mentors to their peers & younger cadets.
-Each Year 161 hosts a Senior Cadet Leadership Weekend for cadet units in our area to come and learn how to be good leaders
-Senior Cadets attend classes and participate in real life like scenarios they may come across in real world.
-This give the Senior cadets to meet others and network, and start planning future multi-unit activities
-Throughout the year cadets are tasked with planning and running activities – these activities are always supervised with an officer and volunteer staff members.
Biathlon & Marksmanship
161 offers Recreational Marksmanship and Competitive Marksmanship & Biathlon Teams. Cadets use a Daisy / Avanti 853C Target Air Rifle. Cadets are supervised at all times by a qualified Range Safety Officer (RSO)
Cadets are taught:
-Safe Operation
-Mandatory Handling Test
-Safety Equipment
-Position
-Aiming
-Holding
-Breathing
-Trigger Control
-Loading
-Range Etiquette
-Range Procedures
-Effective Speaking
-Sport Competition
-Citizenship
-Travel
-Marching Band
-Holiday Parties
-Mess Dinner
-Community Service
….and so much more!
