Welcome to 351 Silver Star Squadron!

Summer Course 2018

Regular Summer Course
Course Info Pamphlet (2018)
Summer Course Coop Credit: Scroll to Summer Cadet Coop Information & Registration Forms

Cadets must be aware that not completing a level by end of year (e.g. not completing all mandatory training) may lead to course eligibility no longer being satisfied and result in automatic removal from course.

Staff Cadet

Staff cadet application period has passed.
Late applications may be considered by CTC. Follow instructions in application form.

Staff Cadet positions:
Trenton CTC
Blackdown CTC
Connaught CTC
HMCS Ontario
Canadore AATC
Mountainview CFTC

National Course

National course handbook

National course application period has passed.

The 351 Silver Star Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is located in the vibrant community of Unionville, within the City of Markham, Ontario.

The Cadet program provides a dynamic and structured activity to Canadian youth. To find out more about our squadron, please visit our FAQ and About Us pages.

If you are between the age of 12 to 18 and are interested in joining us, please visit our Join page. Feel free to visit one of our Thursday training nights. to see what we are all about!

All of our cadet activities are supervised by screened adults. In order to continue to provide a safe and encouraging environment for our cadets, we need your help. Many of our staffs are parents of cadets with no previous experience. Contact us now to get involved.

Visit these pages to find out more.

Join as a CIC Officer

Join as a Civilian Instructor

Join as a Civilian Volunteer

We rely on local supporters in many ways to help run the squadron smoothly. Please visit the supporters page to see how you can contribute to our success.

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Cadet Fitness Assessment 12 / 26 Apr
26 Apr 18

The final Cadet Fitness Assessments of the training year will be completed during regular training on 12 April 2018 by Levels 3 & 4 and on 26 April 2018 by Levels 1 & 2. See Warning Order for details.

Expires: 26 Apr 18

Squadron / Team / Individual photos 2018
26 Apr 18

Individual photos are now available. Details here (username / password same as nominal roll).

Squadron and team photos are available to order now, until Thu 10 May. See Photo Order Slip for more details and return to the SSC desk.

Expires: 1 Jun 18

Awards Dining In 2018
25 Apr 18

Early bird tickets go on sale only on 26 Apr & 3 May, available at the SSC desk. Don't miss out!!

Expires: 24 May 18

Summer course offers
24 Apr 18

First round of summer course offers is out. Check your email for potential offer and further instructions.

21 cadets still have outstanding offers. You should accept ASAP or risk offers being retracted (unless those directed to do so due to serial swap).

Cadets without offers are placed on a waitlist until 2 days after course started. Cadets no longer planning to attend course must follow instructions in sign up email to cancel.

There are still BDCC (serial A) spots available. If interested email summercourse[at]351silverstar.com.

Gliding Spring 2018
05 Apr 18

351 will have 3 gliding days in the Fall. Sun 29 Apr is available for sign up.

Each cadet is encouraged to attend at least one glider flight each year.

Read
  - Warning Order
Signups
  - Gliding (29 Apr Morning) (FULL)
  - Gliding (29 Apr Afternoon) (FULL)
  - Gliding (26 May Morning)
  - Gliding (26 May Afternoon)
Nominal Rolls
  - Gliding (29 Apr)
  - Gliding (26 May) (Coming soon...)
Submit signed permission form (in warning order) once selected on nominal roll.
* Cadets who has been on a glider flight this training year may be placed on waitlist until closer to the activity date.

Expires: 10 Jun 18

Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX)
31 Mar 18

The spring Field Training Exercise (FTX) will be held on the weekend of 11-13 May 2018.

Cadets are required to attend at least one FTX in order to meet their annual training requirements.

- Check Warning Order
- Sign up for activity
- Check Nominal Roll
- Submit signed permission form (in warning order) once selected on nominal roll.

Expires: 13 May 18

OAC Scholarship Opportunities
17 Mar 18

The Ontario Aerospace Council is pleased to be able to offer four scholarships for the 2018-2019 Academic Year for students going into or currently enrolled in an aerospace studies program at a post-secondary institution (college or university) in Ontario. The value of each scholarship is $2,000.00 CAD.

Additional Information

Expires: 4 May 18

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Supply

There is currently no supply night scheduled. Please check back again later.

Mandatory Training

Mandatory trainings are required to advance a cadet's career and include:
- NCO development (Level 3 and up)
   17 Sep
- Mandatory FTX (1 of 2 weekends)
   6-8 Oct / 11-13 May
- Marksmanship Day (1 of 2 days)
   2 Dec / 3 Dec
- Tagging days
  (2 half-day shifts each weekend)
   Fall: 20-22 Oct
   Spring: 20-22 Apr
- Remembrance Day Parade
   11 Nov
- Santa Claus Parade
   25 Nov
- Annual Review Practices
   Sun May afternoons
- Annual Review
   3 Jun

- Other mandatory training as announced in the year

Attendance is strictly required.

Gliding Days

Cadets get an intro flight in a glider, learn about flying, and have some outdoor sports fun.
- 1 / 22 / 29 Oct
- 29 Apr, 26 May, 10 Jun

All cadets should attend at least 1 gliding day each year.