The Cadet Corps focuses all training around the below 5 main pillars –
Drill, Dress and Deportment – Among the first lessons taught to new Cadets during which self discipline and team building skills begin to shine. The uniform should be worn with a sense of pride as being a part of this team is both challenging and rewarding.
Leadership – This skill is taught throughout a Cadets time with the Corps. Whether it’s personal leadership, or by being tasked as a Team Cadet Sergeant, District Cadet Staff Sergeant, or all the way up to Cadet Chief – Cadets will learn and develop leadership skills and abilities faster than that of their non-cadet friends and classmates.
Citizenship – Each year Cadets can volunteer at many community events, instilling lessons in them about service, respect, and compassion.
Physical Fitness – During the Cadet year, every cadet is trained and graded in fitness activities such a push-ups and burpees. At the end of the year, their scores are tallied, and top cadets receive fitness awards. The lessons learned here will set them up for a healthy and successful future.
Marksmanship – using “BB Guns” Cadets are taught about safety, range etiquette, and target practice. Each year, top Cadets are given a marksmanship award. Additional voluntary training in hunter safety and Youth licencing is also available.
PIPE BAND & FLAG PARTY (Optional commitments)
Instructors will teach Cadets how to play either the bagpipes or drums through both practical and instructional teaching methods. The instructors are all experts in both playing and instructing on the use of each instrument and are either still playing in a pipe band or teaching other pipe bands. The cost for this training is free and is held on an additional night from the regular cadet training. At this time the time the training for the pipe band is held on a Wednesday evening. Cadets will be expected to play at the cadets’ annual review held at the end of each cadet year. Flag Party is also held on Wednesday evenings. Cadets will learn more drill than that or their peers and could be used in extra community events throughout the year.