What are our goals?
Develop good citizenship, patriotism, self-respect, self-discipline, healthy living, and respect for others, in a nautical environment suited to young people.
Where are we? Where do we meet?
15 Earl Haig Avenue or at Church. Basically, just south on Coxwell to crosswalk .In Earl Haig Public School. Look for a brown wooden door at ground level the main school enterance.
When do we meet?
Between September and June, once a week on Thursday evenings, from 1830 (6:30 PM) to 2100 (9:00 PM).
What do we learn about?
- Boatwork (boats and ships)
- Citizenship (learn the roles and responsibilities of a good citizen)
- Communications (Semaphore, Morse Code)
- Community Service
- Introduction to Leadership
- Introduction to Instructional Technique (teaching other cadets under supervision)
- First Aid
- Naval history/terminology/time/traditions/ranks
- Seamanship (how to tie knots, bends, hitches)
- Sports
- Water safety
What else do we do?
- Lots of opportunities to make new friends
- Operate a summer camp (mid. July usually)
- Practice and go to competitions with other Navy League Cadet Corps in Ontario; Semaphore, Drill.
- Participate in these parades and ceremonies; Remembrance Day (11 Nov)
Who teach / supervise the cadets?
Skilled and motivated volunteers. Officers and civilian instructors keen to provide the cadets with the knowledge, supervision and to develop our nation's youth. Our volunteers all receive training from the Navy League of Canada to provide them with the skills required to work with today's youth. All our volunteers are carefully screened by the Navy League of Canada including personal background checks. Interested adults who would like to volunteer their time to assist with instruction, administration or supply duties may contact the Commanding Officer at any time.