Peterborough Cadets Will Celebrate Cadet Week With Tagging Weekend And Recruitment Day

As of this year, the first week in October has been proclaimed Ontario Cadets Week, the 2672 Hastings and Prince Edward County Army Cadet Corp. will spend this week tagging and recruiting new members.

The 2672 Hastings and Prince Edward County Army Cadet Corp is a free program open to youth aged 12-19.

According to Executive Chair Elizabeth Rodney, youth in this program will learn respect and discipline while gaining valuable, fun experiences they may not otherwise get.

Every Tuesday from 6:30 - 9 p.m. the group meets for training. Depending on the week they will focus on leadership courses, military history, orienteering, range team or music to name a few.

Outside of regular training, members will have opportunities to go on trips that vary each year.

According to Rodney, every year the group will go on a camping trip that will teach camping, cooking, shelter, survival skills. Members are also invited to compete in sporting events and band.

Every few years the group organizes a completely free trip for members.

Recently, before COVID, the group was able to travel to Myrtle Beach where they stayed on a Naval Base. They explored military ships, participated in submarine training and a submarine simulation.

In the past they have also traveled to Washington D.C where they were given access to tours that most members of the public wouldn’t be able to see. They visited Arlington Cemetery, the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier, government buildings and many museums.

“Cadets is made up of all demographics, military kids, non-military kids, its inclusive,” said Rodney. “It’s open to everyone, it doesn’t matter if you have money or if you don’t.”

Registration for Cadets can be done in person, on Tuesday nights at 6:30 at the Peterborough Armories.

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