From the commanding officer
Welcome to Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps DUNDAS!
The Sea Cadet program is a joint program between the Department of National Defence and the Navy League of Canada.
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 Naval activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Sea Cadet Program is one of the most unique programs for teens available today!
Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills, such as leadership, teamwork and citizenship. They are also eligible to earn the volunteer hours required for high school graduation. Our cadet corps works closely with the local community drawing cadets from Dundas, Ancaster, Westdale, Waterdown and Flamborough. We are very happy to support local community organisations such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Terry Fox Run and Rotary Clubs.
Our staff is a group of Reserve Officers, supported by Civilian Instructors and Volunteers, all of whom are experienced in running the program, and have been subjected to security screening.
The program itself is set up so that in the first couple of years, members learn the skills and behaviours of a cadet. Cadets focus their training on Seamanship (rope work), Marksmanship (using an air rifle), Drill (marching and sequenced movements), Sports & Fitness, and Sailing. The following years are focused on leadership and instructional techniques, with qualified cadets running a lot of the day to day instruction and operation of the corps.
Throughout Covid, we have been running virtual training @home but hope, with the vaccination program and falling infection numbers, to return to in-person training soon. When that happens, we plan to return to weekend training activities, to enhance regular corps training. EXPERIENCE is key! There is also a summer training (summer camp) portion to the program that gives the cadet multiple avenues of training, which can lead to a full time summer staff cadet position.
RCSCC Dundas continues to celebrate 75+ years developing future leaders today. We welcome everyone to come to visit us any Tuesday to see if the program is right for you.
We parade on Tuesday evenings during the school year (September until June) from 1830-2130hrs (6:30-9:30pm). Visit our website at www.dundasseacadets.com , phone us at 905-627-5622 or send us an email at dundasseacadets@gmail.com.
It is worth a visit to RCSCC Dundas!
Karen Ellis
Sub-Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
RCSCC DUNDAS
The Sea Cadet program is a joint program between the Department of National Defence and the Navy League of Canada.
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 Naval activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. The Sea Cadet Program is one of the most unique programs for teens available today!
Cadets also learn valuable life and work skills, such as leadership, teamwork and citizenship. They are also eligible to earn the volunteer hours required for high school graduation. Our cadet corps works closely with the local community drawing cadets from Dundas, Ancaster, Westdale, Waterdown and Flamborough. We are very happy to support local community organisations such as the Royal Canadian Legion, Terry Fox Run and Rotary Clubs.
Our staff is a group of Reserve Officers, supported by Civilian Instructors and Volunteers, all of whom are experienced in running the program, and have been subjected to security screening.
The program itself is set up so that in the first couple of years, members learn the skills and behaviours of a cadet. Cadets focus their training on Seamanship (rope work), Marksmanship (using an air rifle), Drill (marching and sequenced movements), Sports & Fitness, and Sailing. The following years are focused on leadership and instructional techniques, with qualified cadets running a lot of the day to day instruction and operation of the corps.
Throughout Covid, we have been running virtual training @home but hope, with the vaccination program and falling infection numbers, to return to in-person training soon. When that happens, we plan to return to weekend training activities, to enhance regular corps training. EXPERIENCE is key! There is also a summer training (summer camp) portion to the program that gives the cadet multiple avenues of training, which can lead to a full time summer staff cadet position.
RCSCC Dundas continues to celebrate 75+ years developing future leaders today. We welcome everyone to come to visit us any Tuesday to see if the program is right for you.
We parade on Tuesday evenings during the school year (September until June) from 1830-2130hrs (6:30-9:30pm). Visit our website at www.dundasseacadets.com , phone us at 905-627-5622 or send us an email at dundasseacadets@gmail.com.
It is worth a visit to RCSCC Dundas!
Karen Ellis
Sub-Lieutenant
Commanding Officer
RCSCC DUNDAS
From the Coxswain
Welcome to RCSCC 96 Dundas!
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program is, without a doubt, one of the most unique and rewarding programs anyone aged 12-19 can take part in!
The number of opportunities that a Sea Cadet can be offered during their time in the program makes it worth investing your time to explore new possibilities – the program is a great way to make new friends, meet new people, and have the experiences of a life time.
The cadet program is often referred to as “the best kept secret in Canada.” People tend to think that the cadet program is preparing cadets for military service, but interest in the Canadian Forces is only one aim of the cadet program. The other two include physical fitness and citizenship/leadership. What the cadet program REALLY does, is teach young Canadians what it means to be a contributing citizen in Canada - to work with others, challenge themselves to do better, and always strive to make their community a better place.
In my time in the Sea Cadet Program I have had the privilege to take part in several amazing training opportunities and I always push cadets to work towards pursuing these in their future cadet careers.
I have completed four summer training courses at HMCS Ontario at the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston and at HMCS Quadra in British Columbia. The first course I took at HMCS Ontario at the RMC in Kingston was General Training (2 weeks), where I found that I had a strong interest in the Seamanship component of Sea Cadets and I decided to pursue the seamanship trade. The summer following GT, I took the Basic Seamanship Course (3 weeks), and the summer after I took the intermediate Seamanship course, Ships Boat Operator (6 weeks). Most recently, I had the opportunity this past summer (2018) to take the senior Seamanship course, Boatswain Mate, at HMCS Quadra, in British Columbia, where I received a high level of training in Seamanship components of the sea cadet program.
During my time at summer training the last four years, I have learned the ins and outs of the program, how to achieve success, how to challenge myself to excel, and, most importantly, how to motivate other cadets to reach their full potential. I plan to return to a sea cadet training centre in the upcoming years during the summer to fulfill staff cadet appointments.
RCSCC 96 DUNDAS is a close-knit, accepting, and friendly corps where we have the mission to make 96 DUNDAS the best it can be. The staff and senior cadets’ goals are to guide junior cadets and make them into the future leaders of the corps, other cadet conquests, and leaders in their everyday life.
At 96 DUNDAS, one of my favourite things to tell cadets is that you get out of the program what you put into it. We always expect the absolute best effort from each cadet in their drill, dress, and deportment. What I myself can promise every cadet is what you will accomplish in the cadet program and the opportunities you will have to take part in will be a direct result of the time, hard work, personal drive, and passion you invest in every aspect of the cadet program.
I invite those who are not sure about the cadet program and doubt if it will be something they would enjoy to come down on a Tuesday night to RCSCC 96 Dundas and see what we do!
It is worth a visit to RCSCC Dundas!
Daniel Neiterman
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
Coxswain
96 RCSCC DUNDAS
The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Program is, without a doubt, one of the most unique and rewarding programs anyone aged 12-19 can take part in!
The number of opportunities that a Sea Cadet can be offered during their time in the program makes it worth investing your time to explore new possibilities – the program is a great way to make new friends, meet new people, and have the experiences of a life time.
The cadet program is often referred to as “the best kept secret in Canada.” People tend to think that the cadet program is preparing cadets for military service, but interest in the Canadian Forces is only one aim of the cadet program. The other two include physical fitness and citizenship/leadership. What the cadet program REALLY does, is teach young Canadians what it means to be a contributing citizen in Canada - to work with others, challenge themselves to do better, and always strive to make their community a better place.
In my time in the Sea Cadet Program I have had the privilege to take part in several amazing training opportunities and I always push cadets to work towards pursuing these in their future cadet careers.
I have completed four summer training courses at HMCS Ontario at the Royal Military College (RMC) in Kingston and at HMCS Quadra in British Columbia. The first course I took at HMCS Ontario at the RMC in Kingston was General Training (2 weeks), where I found that I had a strong interest in the Seamanship component of Sea Cadets and I decided to pursue the seamanship trade. The summer following GT, I took the Basic Seamanship Course (3 weeks), and the summer after I took the intermediate Seamanship course, Ships Boat Operator (6 weeks). Most recently, I had the opportunity this past summer (2018) to take the senior Seamanship course, Boatswain Mate, at HMCS Quadra, in British Columbia, where I received a high level of training in Seamanship components of the sea cadet program.
During my time at summer training the last four years, I have learned the ins and outs of the program, how to achieve success, how to challenge myself to excel, and, most importantly, how to motivate other cadets to reach their full potential. I plan to return to a sea cadet training centre in the upcoming years during the summer to fulfill staff cadet appointments.
RCSCC 96 DUNDAS is a close-knit, accepting, and friendly corps where we have the mission to make 96 DUNDAS the best it can be. The staff and senior cadets’ goals are to guide junior cadets and make them into the future leaders of the corps, other cadet conquests, and leaders in their everyday life.
At 96 DUNDAS, one of my favourite things to tell cadets is that you get out of the program what you put into it. We always expect the absolute best effort from each cadet in their drill, dress, and deportment. What I myself can promise every cadet is what you will accomplish in the cadet program and the opportunities you will have to take part in will be a direct result of the time, hard work, personal drive, and passion you invest in every aspect of the cadet program.
I invite those who are not sure about the cadet program and doubt if it will be something they would enjoy to come down on a Tuesday night to RCSCC 96 Dundas and see what we do!
It is worth a visit to RCSCC Dundas!
Daniel Neiterman
Chief Petty Officer 1st Class
Coxswain
96 RCSCC DUNDAS
