The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada that includes:

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• The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets;

• The Royal Canadian Army Cadets; and

• The Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

 

It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about the Sea , Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Cadets are encouraged to become active, responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.

Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills such as teamwork, leadership and citizenship.

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Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces, nor are they expected to join the military. While they are introduced to Sea, Army and/or Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces and certain traditions, they are also introduced to many other respectable career choices that are available to them.

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Through the Cadet Program, the Government of Canada is investing in today’s youth and Canada’s future.

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The Cadet Program is community-based. The program succeeds through strong community support and involvement. Cadets in turn make valuable contributions to their communities.

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Every Cadet Corps has a number as part of its name. Ours is 2818 and is named “Hastings & Prince Edward Regiment” after our affiliated regimental unit commonly referred to as the Hasty P’s. We were formed as a high school cadet corps which disbanded and then, in September of 1967, a new charter was given to the Hasty P’s and the unit was now parading at the Belleville Armouries.   Our Cadet Corps was formed in September 1967.

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