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205 Collishaw Squadron

The Air Cadet Program offers youth aged 12-18 opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge themselves. Our mission is to develop strong citizenship and leadership skills, promote physical fitness, and inspire a lifelong interest in aviation. Through mentorship, community service, skill development, and teamwork, cadets gain confidence, discipline, and a sense of purpose shaping tomorrow’s leaders today. Our Motto: “To Learn. To Serve. To Advance”.

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News and Announcements

Squadron news and announcements may change, so it’s important to check regularly and note any updates.

205 AIR OUTLOOK CALENDAR Access the instruction sheet (here) for adding the 205 Air Outlook Calendar by logging into C365, then navigating in Teams to NO CHAT → Files → 2025–2026 Training Year → Cadet 365 Reference Materials.

  • 205 COLLISHAW ANNUAL AWARDS AND CRITERIA (Link)

    A complete list of awards and their selection criteria is available at the link above. Recipients will be announced during the Awards and Promotions Parade on June 4 and at the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) on June 14.

  • CADET SUMMER TRAINING CENTRE INFO (Link)

    Selections are currently underway by RCSU staff. Please be patient, as this is a complex and time-consuming process. Squadron staff will notify selected cadets as soon as information becomes available. All applications for CSTCs were due on 27 February 2026. Late submissions may still be accepted; however, those applicants will be placed on a waitlist. CSTC training is open to all Level 2 and above cadets. For more information, please see the Administration Officer.

  • LEW DAVIES BURSARY DEADLINE APRIL 30 (Link)

    The Lew Davies Bursary, awarded by 808 Thunderbird Wing RCAFA, supports current 205 Collishaw Squadron Air Cadets with at least four years of service who plan to attend an accredited post-secondary institution within 12 months, with APPLICATIONS DUE BY APRIL 30. See Administration Officer for the application form.

  • APR 21 SSC BOARD MEETING

    The Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC) meets on the third Tuesday of every month from 6:30–7:30 PM in the 808 Wing Lounge (above the LHQ). All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend come stay informed and take part!

  • APR 23 SPORTS NIGHT

    205 Squadron will participate in an evening of Sports and Fun Activities. Dress will be civilian suitable for physical activity. Cadets to bring a water bottle. Check for details in Cadet365.

  • APR 26 SPRING CLEAN UP AT THE 808 WING AND LHQ

    We’re organizing our annual Spring Clean Up at the 808 Wing Building and Local Headquarters (LHQ). Cadets, parents, and guardians are invited to help refresh both the indoor spaces and outdoor grounds. This is a community service event and participation are required for cadets who have not yet completed a community service activity with the squadron. Please bring gloves, gardening tools, rakes, leaf blowers, clippers, hedge trimmers, or a pressure washer with hoses if available. For more information contact Commanding Officer.

  • MAY 2 TRI-ELEMENTAL SENIOR CADET MESS DINNER

    For all Elements in the mid-Vancouver Island area. Open to Lvl 4 and above. SIGN-UP DEADLINE APRI 17. Exercise Instructions and Warning Order are out. They can be found in Caddet365 in the 205 Air Files - NO CHAT - Shared - 2025-26 Training Year - Senior Cadet Mess Dinner. Signup link is in the Exercise Instructions.

  • MAY 7 CO'S PARADE

    Parents, guardians, and family are invited to attend the CO’s Parade, with seating at 18:15 and the parade beginning at 18:30.

  • MAY 9 DRILL DISPLAY & COMPETITION

    Drill Team Cadets will be participating in the upcoming Drill Competition. The Information and Criteria document has been uploaded to the Drill Team channel in Cadet365 for your reference. Guests are welcome to attend, watch, and show their support for the teams.

  • MAY 30 CADET BAND COMPETITION

    Band Cadets MUST register via Cadet365 using the QR Code provided in April MRO, DEADLINE APR 24. Guests are welcome to attend, watch, and show their support for the teams.

  • JUN 4 AWARDS AND PROMOTIONS PARADE

    For preliminary information, please refer to the April MRO. Additional details will be shared on Cadet 365 as they become available. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

  • JUN 7 GLIDING

    Registered Cadets will participate in a day of gliding (weather dependent). Lunch and transportation will be provided. Sign-up sheet will be posted in Armoury closer to the date. Registration will be limited to 25 cadets. Check for details in Cadet365.

  • JUN 11 SQUADRON FUN NIGHT – Save the date

    Join us for a fun-filled year end celebration with cadets and their families! Enjoy a potluck meal and a variety of family friendly activities. Potluck sign-up sheet will be shared at the Armoury closer to the event date. Dress will be civilian.

  • JUN 14 ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW (ACR) – Save the date

    The ACR is the most important event of the Air Cadet training year. As part of mandatory training, ALL CADETS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND in order to complete their training level, qualify for rank promotions, receive awards, and participate in summer training opportunities. Additional details will be shared on Cadet 365 as they become available. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

808 Wing Events

You can also support our cadets by participating in upcoming 808 (Thunderbird) Wing events. As the squadron’s primary sponsor, 808 Wing provides the use of the Local Headquarters (LHQ) building and is a vital partner in our program.

  • APR 19 PANCAKE BREAKFAST (link)

    Drop by anytime between (9:00am to 11:30am) 719 Nanaimo Lakes Rd follow Pancake Breakfast signs to 808 Wing Lounge at the back to enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while supporting 205 Collishaw Air Cadets Squadron and 808 Thunderbird Wing. Selected cadets will be volunteering their time to serve guests and help with clean-up come out and show your support for these dedicated youth! Bring your family and friends we can’t wait to see you there!

  • MAY 9 TGIS Luncheon at 808 Wing (Link)

    Thank goodness It's Saturday is more than just a meal it’s a chance to connect, catch up, and enjoy a Saturday among friends from 11:30-13:00 for just $9 per person.

  • MAY 29 - TGIF Social at 808 Wing (Link)

    Thank goodness It's Friday drop by anytime between 15:30–19:30 for a fun-filled late afternoon! Bring a game, bring some friends, and enjoy great company. Snacks will be provided. $5 per person.

Parade night

  • Regular Parade Nights are Thursdays: 18:00 – 21:20 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 18:15hrs seating – 18:30hrs start (October to June) includes band and flag party presentations, uniform review, promotions and awards, and squadron events and announcements. Parents/Guardians and family are welcome to attend!
  • Parade location: Brigadier D. R. Sargent Armoury Building 719 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo B.C.  

This is not an official website of the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Cadet Organization, or the Air Cadet League of Canada. This website provides general information for prospective and current Cadets, Parents/Guardians, staff, and members of the Squadron Sponsoring Committee of the 205 Collishaw Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.

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We respectfully acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation of the Coast Salish Peoples, who have maintained a relationship with this land since time immemorial.