521 Aurora Squadron
Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Announcements – Thursday, Dec 18 2025

Cadets has now "Stood Down" for the next 2 weeks for the winter break. Regular parade nights will commence on Jan 8 2026 at 6pm. 

No Range practice for the next 2 weeks. Range practice will begin again Jan 6 2026 at 6pm.

Our fundraiser takes place on Jan 02 2026 at the Historic Dewdney Pub, 8793 River Road South, for 7pm. For more information, click on the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/music-bingo-friday-fundraiser-/1812065059420512

Wishing everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we'll see you all back in 2026!

December 19, 2025

12 Days of Christmas – Air Cadet Style

ON THE FIRST DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME…  A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE SECOND DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE FORTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE FIFTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE SIXTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH… FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE SEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE EIGHTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… EIGHT PROMOTIONS, SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE NINTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… NINE NEW WEDGES, EIGHT PROMOTIONS, SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE TENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… TEN WHITE LANYARDS, NINE NEW WEDGES, EIGHT PROMOTIONS, SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE ELEVENTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… ELEVEN VERBAL WARNINGS, TEN WHITE LANYARDS, NINE NEW WEDGES, EIGHT PROMOTIONS, SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH…  FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

ON THE TWELTH DAY OF CHRISTMAS, MY WARRENT GAVE TO ME… TWELVE “WELL DONES”, ELEVEN VERBAL WARNINGS, TEN WHITE LANYARDS, NINE NEW WEDGES, EIGHT PROMOTIONS, SEVEN FTX’S TO PLAN, SIX AIR RIFLES. FIVE CLASSES TO TEACH… FOUR LEFT TURNS, THREE “AT EASE”, TWO RIGHT TURNS, AND A PRACTICE IN A FLAG PARTY.

December 14, 2025

Staff Cadet Applications for Summer Training – Summer 2026

Applications for Staff Cadet for Summer Training at a Cadet Training Centre (CTC) are now being accepted. Deadline for application is 15 Jan 2026. CTC's for application are Vernon, Whitehorse, HMCS Quadra(Comox), and Rocky Mountain House. Send an email to Captain Yakiwchuk at: 521aurorarcacs@gmail.com with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for the CTC you want to apply for, and your top 5 choices for Staff Cadet position from the list below and which CTC.

Example: 1st Choice – HMCS Quadra: 1st / Admin, 2nd / Training – Any/General, 3rd / Support Service, 4th /ect…

                2nd Choice – Whitehorse:  1st / Marksmanship, 2nd / Ect… And so forth…

December 12, 2025

FUN-draising for 521 RCACS Jan 02 2026!

Please put this date into your calendar and come out and support the 521 Aurora RCACS with doing a Music Bingo night! Good food, fun time, and best of all, supporting the 521 Aurora Royal Canadian Air Cadets! This fundraising goes towards our cadets being able to do extra curricular activities! Lets show our support! Click on the link for more information: https://facebook.com/events/s/music-bingo-friday-fundraiser-/1812065059420512

December 11, 2025

Summer 2026 CTC Staff Cadet Applications

Summer 2026 Cadet Training Centres Staff Cadet applications are now open. This is a good opportunity to gain some invaluable experience, have some fun, and get paid to boot! You will be part of a valuable team dynamic working with course cadets for the summer.

Information about the different CTC's, the different positions you can apply for, and the application process can be found at  by clicking on the link provided:

https://cjcr365.sharepoint.com/SitePages/Staff-Cadet-Application-Information.aspx?CT=1764216031466&OR=OWA-NT-Mail&CID=5e78cd36-ea01-53ed-006a-3362c7967014&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8SmFzb24uWWFraXdjaHVrQGNhZGV0cy5nYy5jYXxlMjdhNzAyOTg1OWM0ZmQxOGE3YjA4ZGUyZDQ5OGY5MXxhYjEyNmFmYmU2MGM0ZTJmYjZjZmM3MzUwYzc2ZGM4NHwwfDB8NjM4OTk3OTkxMjI3MDYyMzMxfFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&sdata=OFMrMktXMTg4WldUaGwzbkxoNTdHYlF6RnBhaUowbkx0ZCtRY1NiN09SND0%3D#application-process

Also, for more information, you can click on this link:

https://cjcr365.sharepoint.com/sites/pac/SitePages/Summer-Training-2026.aspx?CT=1764217062116&OR=OWA-NT-Mail&CID=bff50224-57c9-69e9-1479-ee696c83aa6b&xsdata=MDV8MDJ8SmFzb24uWWFraXdjaHVrQGNhZGV0cy5nYy5jYXxlMjdhNzAyOTg1OWM0ZmQxOGE3YjA4ZGUyZDQ5OGY5MXxhYjEyNmFmYmU2MGM0ZTJmYjZjZmM3MzUwYzc2ZGM4NHwwfDB8NjM4OTk3OTkxMjI3MDIyNTgzfFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&sdata=R2F6dWZuaksxQkE2VitzM2Q2YzI4SG90M1hFdEpscHQ5cUNOL1hzTFdvQT0%3D

Remember, you to use Cadet365 to access this link.

16 Jan 2026 – Deadline to submit applications for summer employment thru FORTRESS. 

If you have any questions, talk to Capt Yakiwchuk.

November 26, 2025