Royal Canadian Army Cadets

Site: Oakville - 1188 Lorne Scots

Record #: OAK0691
Last Modified: 12 Jun 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-901-4616
E-Mail 1188Army@cadets.gc.ca
Website www.oakvillearmycadets.ca
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Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
Oakville Armoury
90 Thomas St
Oakville, ON L6J 3A6
Intersection Trafalgar Rd and Lakeshore Rd E
Mailing Address Box 69647 
109 Thomas St 
Oakville, ON L6J 7N5
Physical Access Not Accessible

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A cadet program for youth
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 1924
Funding Federal - Department Of National Defence ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A military-based youth program

  • co-sponsored by the Halton Regional Police Service and the Oakville Historical Society
  • youth participants in the Army Cadets remain civilians throughout their involvement in the program and there is no obligation or expectation to join the military at any time 

Activities include: 

  • Brass and Reed Band 
  • overnight camping 
  • marching 
  • zip-lining 
  • map/compass and GPS training 
  • canoeing 
  • marksmanship
  • weekend exercises 
  • mountain biking 
  • personal fitness 
  • March Break, national, international trips 
  • confidence-building activities 

Uniforms, day and overnight activities, band participation and summer camp free of charge
Hours

Weekly training night Wed 6:30 pm-9 pm, Sep-Jun
Areas Served Burlington ; Mississauga - West ; Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) - 19 year(s) 
 
Co-ed
Application

Visit any Wed or call for information
Languages English - Primary language of operations and program delivery ; French - other language spoken ; Chinese (Cantonese) - other language spoken ; Chinese (Mandarin) - other language spoken ; Dutch - other language spoken
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sports / Recreation
Youth Sub-Categories Special Interest Clubs
Service Categories Youth Military Cadet Programs