Summer Training Questions?
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Summer Training Application (due February 26): Summer Training Application 2025
Most up-to-date information about all available CTC courses:
In-person Courses
Level 2+ (for cadets aged 13-15, PL2-PL3)
VERNON CTC (Intake 1: July 7 to 18; Intake 2: July 22 to August 2; Intake 3: August 6 to 17)
Introduction to Drill and Ceremonial Intake 1 only
Introduction to Fitness and Sports Intakes 1, 2, and 3
Introduction to Marksmanship Intake 1 only
Introduction to Survival Intakes 1, 2, and 3
HMCS QUADRA July 7 to 18
Aviation Technology and Aerospace
Introduction to Military Band
Level 3+ (for cadets aged 14-17, PL3-PL5)
HMCS QUADRA July 22 to August 17
Advanced Aviation
Military Band Musician
VERNON July 22 to August 17
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor
Drill and Ceremonial Instructor
Fitness and Sports Instructor
WHITEHORSE July 21 to August 15
Survival Instructor
COLD LAKE July 22 to August 17
Survival Instructor
Virtual Courses: Technology and Digital Learning Centre
For cadets Level 2+. Cadets will need access to Cadet365.
All courses are delivered through a combination of engaging online self-led asynchronous and facilitator-led synchronous activities. Cadets need access to their Cadet365 Accounts this summer for eLearning courses.
Training delivered through the TDLC occurs during weekdays and takes approximately 4 hours per day. Most of the schedule is flexible to allow a strong course / life balance for cadets.
2024 Summer Training Joining Instructions (What to pack, Forms to be completed before arrival)
2025 Joining Instruction to be published shortly.
The following forms are accessible only on Cadet365. They must be completed and brought with the cadet to the CTC:
- Packing Checklist. This document provides a list of common items required by each cadet attending summer training courses. The checklist provides a minimum guideline for packing personal and issued items.
- Personal Value Property Log. This form records all valuable property belonging to the cadet and may be used to identify lost or recovered property. All valuables should remain at home for the course.
- Medication record. This form records all prescription and non-prescription medication belonging to the cadet. Due to the sensitive nature of its contents, please place the completed document in a sealed envelope and return it with the other required forms.
- Cadet Transportation Form. This form determines whether a cadet requires transportation following course graduation. It’s been identified that cadets may elect to return home with family or authorized friends following the graduation parade.
- Time-Off Authorization and Consent Form. This form allows people identified on the form to pick up course cadets for time off during off-hours. Photo identification is required at pick-up.
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form. This form is required for the direct deposit of your cadet training bonus into your bank account. Information you will need to have: Bank Name and Branch Number, Account Type (Checking or Savings), Account Number, Full name of account owner if it is not the CTC cadet’s account. A void check or form from your bank must be attached.