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
- FEB 21 Effective Speaking at LHQ
- FEB 23 Effective Speaking Squadron Completion 2025 Topics For the National Effective Speaking Competition view here
- FEB 23 Colour Party Support Needed! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 256 contact Commanding Officer.
- MAR 1-2 FTX Exercise Dusty Boots sign up at the Armoury view in MRO
- MAR 6 CO’s Parade 18:00 – 20:30 hours
- MAR 8 Mount Washington Ski Trip (LEVEL 3+) (TENTATIVE EVENT) view in MRO
- MAR 16 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser view here. “Mornings are better when you have breakfast plans.” Come by and enjoy a tasty breakfast and support your 205 Collishaw Air Cadets Squadron and the 808 (Thunderbird) Wing Air Force Association.
- MAR 30 Biathlon Zone Competition view in MRO
- Lew Davies Bursary this bursary is awarded by 808 Wing 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. They must be planning on attending post-secondary studies at an accredited institution within twelve months of being notified of their successful application. The deadline for applications is April 30 for more information view here.
- 2025 Summer Cadet Training Center (CTC) opportunities view here. Course dates at the 2025 Summer Cadet Training Centres (CTCs) can be found online view here. Detailed and updated information on courses and staff positions is available in Cadet 365. Cadets are to let the Administration Officer know what camps you they interested in so they can be registered when positions become available.
- Volunteer Support Needed We’re seeking volunteers who can contribute by giving their time once or twice a year to support our cause. Even a small commitment can make a big difference! The monthly Pancake Breakfast has volunteer opportunities to suit your abilities. For more information and to view available positions view here.ou
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) Parades 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 watch the CO’s parade.
Parade location is the Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury Building 719 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo BC map. Please feel free to drop by 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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