713 Thunderbolt Air Cadet Squadron
Registered Name: 713 THUNDERBOLT SQUADRON
Business No: 130387665RR0011
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and has been issued a charitable registration number.
The Stoney Creek 713 Thunderbolt Air Cadet Squadron has been proudly serving the Stoney Creek and Hamilton Area since 1961! The Air Cadet Program serves youth aged 12- 18 and offers once in lifetime opportunities that promote developing skills to build productive, responsible citizens and leaders in our community.
The Cadets participate in weekly training nights and participate in many community events including the Stoney Creek Santa Claus Parade, Around the Bay Road Race, Battle of Stoney Creek, and the Winona Peach Festival. They also pay their respects to our Veterans by performing an all-night vigil at the Stoney Creek Cenotaph followed by the Remembrance Day Services and Parade.
Here are some of the main activities that the program teaches/partakes in:
Leadership Instructional technique Military Drill Citizenship Public speaking and debating Communication Community Service Flying (gliding and power) Marksmanship Music Airport Operations Sports activities Flight Scholarship Training Field Training Exercises (FTX) And much more!
Cadets also have the opportunity to advance their training through a wide range of summer training courses. These are held at Canadian Forces Bases across the country and are administered by staff from many different cadet units.
These, along with many other opportunities a cadet will experience through out the time in the program, come at no cost to the cadets.