Royal Canadian Air Cadets 205 Collishaw Squadron
Our Air Cadet Program offers activities for youth aged 12-18 that will challenge and educate today’s youth to be the leaders of tomorrow. The aim of the Air Cadet Program is to develop in youth attributes of good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate interest in aviation. Shaping tomorrow’s leaders through mentorship, community service, skill development, and teamwork. “To Learn. To Serve. To Advance.”
News & Announcements
- APR 3 CO’s Parade (18:00 – 20:30 hours) Parents and Guardians are invited to come back at 1915hr (7:15 pm) to view the CO’s parade.
- APR 10 Purdy’s Easter Fundraiser 2025 Collect your goodies at the Cadet Parade night at the Armoury Building Foyer link here.
- APR 12/13 TAG DAYS. We need ALL HANDS-ON DECK for Tag Days. This is a MAJOR fundraiser for us and it requires ALL screened parents to take a shift or two to support. Sign up info will be shared soon. For more info Contact Commanding Officer or SSC Chair Person
- APR 12 Biathlon zone competition view in MRO.
- APR 20 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser view here. Special surprise for the first 24 kids! Come by and enjoy a tasty breakfast and support your 205 Collishaw Air Cadets Squadron and the 808 (Thunderbird) Wing Air Force Association.
- APR 20 SPRING FAMILIARIZATION GLIDING Deadline to register is APR 10 – 25 Cadets will be selected to have the opportunity to participate in Gliding view in MRO.
- APR 27 SURVIVAL WEEKEND Deadline to register is APR 6. Selected Cadets will participate in a joint weekend FTX to learn survival skills in the field view in MRO.
- APR 26 & 27 CANADA DANCE SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP (1800-1930) Cadets are needed for each evening to carry flags and Provincial placards for the event view in MRO.
- APR 30 DEADLINE Lew Davies Bursary this bursary is awarded by 808 Thunderbird Wing RCAFA to assist cadets pursuing post-secondary education. Applicants must be current and active 205 Collishaw Squadron air cadets with a minimum of four years in air cadets. For more information view here.
- JUN 1 Annual Ceremonial Review (ARC) 2025 (0800-1600) ALL Cadets will participate in ACR to showcase their accomplishments this training year view in MRO. Event is open to the public, mark the date in your calendar for your family and friends. Guests are to arrive for 1230 hours.
- 2025 Summer Cadet Training Center (CTC) The Squadron staff will let selected Cadets know as soon as we know. All applications for CSTCs were due by MAR 28. Late submissions can still be made however, cadets will be waitlisted. CSTC training is open to all Level 2+ Cadets. Info on Summer Course information at view here. Have your Cadet drop by Admin, or email Administration Officer directly for more information.
- Volunteer Support Needed We’re seeking volunteers for the monthly Pancake Breakfast who can contribute by giving their time once or twice a year to support 205 Collishaw. Even a small commitment can make a big difference! For more information and to view available positions view here.
Parade Night
- Regular Parade Nights are Thursdays 18:00 – 21:15 hrs (September to June) and include parade practice and 3 periods of training for cadets.
- Commanding Officer’s (CO’s) Parade are the first Thursday of every month 18:00 – 20:30 hours (September to June) and include band and flag party presentations, uniform review, promotions and awards, and squadron events and announcements. Parents and Guardians are invited to come back at 1915hr (7:15 pm) to view the CO’s parade.
- Parade location is the Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury Building 719 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo BC map.
- Drop in on Thursdays to talk with our Officers, Staff and the Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) members about the Air Cadet Program or upcoming events and activities.
This is not an official site of the Department of National Defence Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Cadet Organization, nor the Air Cadet League of Canada. This website is intended for prospective Cadets, current Cadets, Parents/Guardians, Staff Team and Squadron Sponsoring Committee Team members of 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Our objective is to provide basic information about the function of our squadron and the various events that we undertake. Please address all comments or concerns to contact us.
We humbly acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation of the Coast Salish People, who have a relationship with this land since time immemorial.
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