How Much Time Does It Take?

Attendance is important. What you will gain from cadets will be directly related to what you put into it. Attend all regular training sessions, special parades, weekend exercises, etc., unless you have a really good reason for being absent. We understand that at times school work, family commitments or sports may get in the way of your attending cadets, however, "Not feeling like attending" is not a good reason. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early for all activities, and be sure that your attendance is recorded when you arrive. If you must be late or absent, telephone your section or platoon commander ahead of time; if you cannot reach him or her, telephone the administration office 905-546-1737 on or before the night of the parade and leave a message. You will then be marked excused on out attendance roll. It is better to be marked excused than absent. Failure to attend cadets for three weeks will result in your name being taken off of our membership.

Cadets must participate in their weekly parade night one evening every week.

Cadets normally participate in one range night a month.

Weekend Field Training Exercises take place about once every two months and all cadets are expected to attend these activities.

Weekend Day Activities take place for about one day a month and cadets are normally expected to participate in these training days.

Cadets can choose to join a team such as the pipes and drums band, the scuba team, the skill at arms team, or the drill team.  Teams normally meet in addition to the normal weekly parade night.  Information on team time commitments can be obtained by the team leader.

Cadets who do not attend three cadet training nights in a row will be taken off our membership roll and will be required to attend an interview with the Commanding Officer and their parents to determine if they may continue with cadet training.