Welcome to 351 Silver Star Squadron!

Summer Training 2020

Staff Cadet

Staff Cadet Positions (last year's version)
Staff Cadet Application Form
Deadlines
- Returning staff cadets: 15 Dec 19
- New staff cadets: 15 Jan 20

National Course

National courses are scholarship courses for Level 3+ cadets with a selection process.
- Natl Course Info Booklet
- National course selection process
- 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.

Announcements

Subscribe
(What is this?)

351 T-Shirt
9 Jan 20

Back by popular demand from last year we are once again accepting orders for squadron T-Shirt at $20 each. Personalized name available for $5.

Order with payment due at SSC desk by (EXTENDED) Thu 23 Jan. Cash only. Personalization will no longer be available after this date.
- T-Shirt Order Form
* Front of the T-Shirt will be an embroidered squadron crest.

Expires: 23 Jan 20

Zone Marksmanship Comp Support Cadet
7 Jan 20

There is an opportunity for cadets (15+) to act as Support Cadets for the Zone Marksmanship Competition on Sat 22 Feb 20. It is a great opportunity for cadets to see behind-the-scene how a competition is run and is counted towards RDA participation. Support cadets are not competition participants.

Cadets 15 years of age or older who are mature, willing to work hard, and have initiative can express interest.

Confirmation approx 1 week prior to competition.

Expires: 22 Feb 20

OPC lottery ticket stubs
7 Jan 20

To ensure tickets are entered into the draw, and the correct person is notified for a winning ticket, please return the OPC lottery ticket stubs to the SSC ASAP.
There are still stubs outstanding. You already paid for the tickets. There is no cost to return the stubs.

Expires: 1 Feb 20

(All Posts)

New Joiner Supply

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

Supply

Cadets with with ill-fitting uniform parts can submit requests for exchange for a size that fits from the dashboard: Click Exchange at the bottom of the dashboard under Supply.
Make sure your dress is up to standard before the new training year.

Dress Regulations

Cadets no longer with the squadron should return their washed uniform on supply or parade night and include the return form.

Mandatory Training

Mandatory trainings are required to advance a cadet's career and include:
- NCO development (Level 3 and up)
   22 Sep
- Recruit Day (New joiners)
   22 Sep
- Aircrew Survival (FTX) (1 of 2 weekends)
   4-6 Oct / 29-31 May
- Marksmanship Day (1 of 2 days)
   2 / 3 Nov
- Tagging days
  (2 half-day shifts each weekend)
   Fall: 18-20 Oct
   Spring: 17-19 Apr
- Remembrance Day Parade
   9 Nov
- Santa Claus Parade
   23 Nov
- Annual Review
   7 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.
- 8 / 21 Sep, 27 Oct
- 25 Apr, 17 May

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