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
- MAY 18 Pancake Breakfast view here. Come by and enjoy a tasty breakfast and support your 205 Collishaw Air Cadets Squadron and the 808 (Thunderbird) Wing Air Force Association.
- MAY 29 AWARDS AND PROMOTIONS NIGHT ALL Cadets will participate in the Awards and Promotions parade night. Eligible Cadets will receive their promotions, level qualifications, and year end awards prior to ACR. Parents and family are welcome to attend. For more info view in MRO.
- JUN 1 Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) 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.
- JUN 5 YEAR END BBQ This event is our annual year end wrap up for the Cadets. Food and beverages will be provided. Cadets are to wear civilian attire. Parents and family are welcome to attend. For more information view in MRO.
- 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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