Joining Instructions


Once you’ve been selected for Summer Training, you will be advised of the Training Centre that you’ll be attending.  Be sure to review the specific Joining Instructions for your Training Centre below.  If your Training Centre is not listed below, be sure to speak to an officer.

Blackdown CTC
Canadore CTC
Connaught CTC
HMCS Ontario CTC
Trenton CTC
Glider Pilot Scholarship
Power Pilot Scholarship
Staff & Staff Cadet (All CTCs)

When preparing for Summer Training, please keep in mind the following:

  • Kit Bags: Ensure your name and squadron is clearly marked on your kit bag.
  • Please use common sense (even though insect repellent is not on the Blackdown CTC Kit List, it is highly recommend for any Survival course).
  • Pack as many Dark Blue T-shirts as you have, they are worn every day (even under combats issued at Blackdown).
  • You must purchase athletic shorts before you leave. They are not available to purchase at the CSTC. It is recommend mid thigh length or they may be confiscated (if they are too short). Previously issued grey PT shorts are still applicable during summer training under this kit list item if you wish to take them.
  • Laundry Service: Varied from Centre to Centre.  Cadets should be prepared to wash their own laundry (start training now).
  • Items not on the kit list may be confiscated upon arrival and not returned to you until departure.
  • Smoking is not permitted at any Training Centres.  Cadets will not bring any tobacco products to Summer Training.

Any cadets attending Summer Training must bring their Offer of Participation with them. In addition, when you are reviewing your Joining Instructions, you must ensure that you print and complete all required Annexes.  These must be brought with you, to be submitted upon arrival at your Training Centre:

Annex C – Personal Articles Log
Annex D – OTC or Prescribed Medication Administration
Annex E – Cadet Transportation Form
Annex F – Parental Guardian Leave Authorization
Annex G – Code of Conduct – Course Cadets