New Training Year Starts For Milton Army Cadet Corps !!

Is Your Son or Daughter Looking For A Challenge??

Would they like to be part of the largest youth programme in Canada??

Are they between the ages of 12 and 18?? 

Are You interested in a volunteer or paid staff position with a youth programme??

If the answer to any of the above is YES!!

 

You are invited to visit the 2990 Lorne Scots (Milton) Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps any Thursday evening September to May and experience all that we have to offer.

The Army Cadet Programme offers a wide variety of activities promoting citizenship, community service, self discipline and self reliance at no cost to the participants. As a member of the 2990 your son or daughter will make new friends and experience activities including camping and navigation, recreational sports, army style drill and deportment, music and air rifle marksmanship. Individual members can qualify for summer camps, special activities (winter survival, biathlon), attend advanced training (leadership, fitness or marksmanship instructor, musician) or National and International exchanges to mention just a few. Remember, all of these activities are provided at no cost!! Senior cadet members and adult staff may also qualify for positions as paid staff at Summer Camps.

Check us out at www.miltonarmycadets.ca Request more information by E-Mail at info.miltonarmycadets@gmail.com     Special activities including a Corps exchange trip to Quebec have been planned for the 2012-2013 Training Year as the Corps prepares to celebrate its 30th Anniversary!! Come Out and See What We Have To Offer

 

2990 RSM Takes Part in Northern Extreme Regional Expedition

Corps RSM, MWO Leach-Trudeau, is one of only 18 selected cadets taking part in the 8 day "Extreme" expedition which started today, March 7/2012. Following two days of pre-trip training at 22 Wing North Bay he and his fellow cadets will travel to the expedition location just east of South River, Ontario. They will then spend the next four days dog-sledding followed by two days of snowshoeing and winter survival training. We wish him all the best as he takes part in this exciting and challenging training.

If you are interested in following the progression of the expedition you can do so on Facebook - Central Region Army Cadet Expeditions Page - daily updates and pictures will be posted as they become available. You do not need to have a Facebook account to look at the pictures and posts. We welcome you to post comments and words of encouragement to the cadets. Every effort will be made to pass them on to the cadets during the expedition. To see the site just click on the following link: http://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=378850458792706&id=291457294198690&src=email_notif#!/profile.php?id=291457294198690&__user=121510451

2012 Training Year Commences !!

The 2990 has started the 2012 training year with major plans to keep our cadets interested, well trained and motivated. The Corps now has the nucleus of a small band and a Rifle Drill Team is in the works. Our Daisy Air Rifle shooting team is doing very well and currently meets every other Monday evening for range practice. Our Flag Party/Colour Guard and new Drill Team will be meeting for practices on select Saturdays.

Other planned events include a Corps Open House and Recruiting Day, a "Bring a Buddy" night, and guest speakers on topics such as citizenship and personal development, Canadian military history, and the War of 1812. Winter and spring outdoor training exercises are also being planned along with a special activity for our senior cadets.

Our training for 2012 has started along with our Winter Recruiting Drive

Come out and see what we have to offer !!

2990 Takes Part in Milton area Remembrance Day Ceremonies

A Special Note of Appreciation goes out to the Cadets and Staff who took part in local community celebrations.

Cadet RSM Receives Legion Medal

Congratulations to Cadet RSM WO Dylan Leach-Trudeau who was awarded the Royal Canadian Legion Army Cadet Medal of Excellance at a special ceremony on October 27, 2011. The medal was presented by Milton Legion representative Mr. Bob Elliott.

2011 Fall FTX

2011 Fall FTX

2990 took part in a successful joint training weekend with the Georgetown and Brampton Corps held at CFB Borden September 30 to October 2nd. Despite the rain and cold all of our Cadets and Staff enjoyed the training and the opportunity to meet and work with other cadets. Silver and Gold Star Cadets also had the opportunity to take part in training provided by the Lorne Scots Regiment.

Well done 2990 and special thanks to RSM Leach-Trudeau and his staff cadets.

Click on the above link for some photos.

2990 Training and Community Activities

The 2990 Training Year is off with a busy, interesting, and fun schedule. In addition to our Fall weekend exercise September 30 to October 2nd with the Georgetown and Brampton Cadet Corps, the following activities are either scheduled or being planned.

• October 21 to 23 will be our first Tag Day weekend fundraiser for the 2011/2012 training year. Funds raised through tagging help support the many activities carried out by the Corps.


• On October 22nd select Corps members will be taking part in an Orienteering Competition. All the best to our competitors!


• On October 30th the 2990 will be taking part in the Haltonville Remembrance Day activities AND assisting the Milton Legion with Poppy Sales.


• The Corps will be taking part in the Town of Milton Remembrance Day ceremony at Victoria Park on November 6th.


• On November 11 Corps members will be part of the Honour Guard at the Milton Evergreen Cemetery. Cadets will also be assisting at the Legion Remembrance Day luncheon.


• As in past years the Corps will be taking part in the annual November Milton Santa Claus parade.


• December 19 will find the Cadets being hosted by Staff and Volunteers at our annual Christmas dinner.


• Planning for the 2012 portion of the training calendar includes a winter snowshoeing exercise in late January as well as a Spring exercise to be held in early May. Additional activities are being considered.

There is still time to Join the 2990! Come out and see what we are all about!

For more information send a request to info.miltonarmycadets@gmail.com