By Nipawin Royual Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

Local Cadet Makes it Offshore

Aug 10, 2023 | 9:37 AM

Flight Corporal Samantha Cisna Elves, of 190 Nipawin, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, in Nipawin recently joined other cadets from rural Saskatchewan for an 8-Day Cadet Activity Program.

During this experience, cadets participated in fun, safe, challenging, and well-organized activities such as abseiling, biathlon and hiking. Abseiling is a recreational activity that involves descending down using a rope in controlled conditions from a mountain, cliff or, as in this case, a man-made structure.

“I really enjoyed abseiling, it was scary at first, but once I started going down it was really fun,” said Elves.

Elves joined cadets three years ago because her uncle encouraged her to join. Elves has since participated in many different activities such as biathlon, marksmanship and drill.

“My favorite cadet activity is drill. The senior cadets incorporate games to make it fun and easy to learn,” said Elves.

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“I’ve encouraged my friend to join, now we get to do fun things together like camping,” said Elves.

Summer training is just some of the activities available to youth at local, regional, and national levels in the Canadian Cadet Program year-round. The Canadian Cadet Program is open to all youth between the ages of 12-18 years old and develops confident, self-sufficient leaders who form lasting friendships and are engaged in their communities. Air Cadets also learn about aviation technologies, air crew survival, and how to fly.

Adults are also needed to help train, administer, and supervise the local youth involved in the Canadian Cadet Program. Becoming part of the Canadian Cadet Program is easier than you may think, it’s a lot of fun, and the skills you learn are likely transferable to your regular employment. No previous military or cadet experience is needed.

Contact 190 Nipawin Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, at 306-862-5215 or 190air@cadets.gc.ca, to find out how to get in on the fun and learning.

Training restarts locally in September.

Story and Photo Credit: Sergeant Margarette Campollo, 702 Saskatoon, Royal Canadian Air Cadets.