Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Site: Oakville - 540 Golden Hawks Squadron
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0690 | Last Full Update: 01 Feb 2021 |
| Memos and Bulletins | |
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| Public Comments | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Department of National Defence has temporarily cancelled all Cadet activities until further notice |
| Contact Information | |
| info@540goldenhawks.ca | |
| Website | 540goldenhawks.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/540GoldenHawks Instagram: www.instagram.com/540goldenhawks/ Twitter: twitter.com/540GoldenHawks YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/540GoldenHawks |
| Primary Contact | Tony Vosper, Chair, Squadron Sponsoring Committee; Email: sscchair@540goldenhawks.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Major De Pass, Squadron Commanding Officer; Email: co@540goldenhawks.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | A cadet program for youth |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Established | 1951 in Oakville |
| Funding | Federal ; Fundraising - Sponsor Committee ; Royal Canadian Legions |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) The Department of National Defence has temporarily cancelled all Cadet activities until further notice ------------------------------------------------- A national youth program that provides Canadians aged 12 to 18 with opportunities to gain life and work skills, self confidence, discipline, initiative and decision making * promotes and develops an interest in aviation and the Canadian Armed Forces * encourages youth interested in aeronautics * assists those intending to pursue a career in the field of aviation * public speaking programs * first aid * outdoor survival * band * summer training camps-survival, aviation, band, drill/leadership, physical education, aerospace * international exchange programs |
| Hours | Training: Tue 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at T.A. Blakelock High School Band: Wed 7 pm-9 pm Drill Team: Thu 7 pm-9 pm |
| Dates | Sep-Jun |
| Areas Served | Oakville |
| Eligibility | Ages: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) * co-ed * must join prior to Jan 1 to be eligible for summer camps |
| Application | Email for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - registration fee ; No charge for uniforms or summer camps |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Fourth Line and Rebecca St |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1234 146 Lakeshore Rd W Oakville, ON L6K 1E0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - training location |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources |
| Service Categories | Youth Military Cadet Programs |
