To Learn. To Serve. To Advance.

Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national youth program for youth aged 12 to 18, offering dynamic and engaging activities in aviation, flying, music, sports, physical fitness, leadership, citizenship, and many more once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

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AIMS OF OUR ORGANIZATION

Young Canadians aged 12 to 18 can participate in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities and learn valuable life and work skills. The cadet program is offered in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, the Air Cadet League of Canada, and community support. The cadet program is offered at no financial cost to the participants and their families; however, fundraising is essential to the program, as it supports optional training activities. Cadets and their guardians will be asked to participate in various fundraising efforts throughout the training year.

Leadership Development

Develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership. The Cadet Program is developed and delivered under the philosophy of cadets leading cadets.

Physical Fitness

Promote physical fitness and to motivate cadets to develop a lifelong habit of regular activity.

Aviation & Aerospace

The Air Cadet Program focuses on aviation and aerospace activities derived from the Royal Canadian Air Force and civilian aviation and aerospace communities.

Air Cadet standing vigil at the Kitchener cenotaph

Our History

For over eight decades, the 80 KW Spitfire Squadron has been a cornerstone of youth development in Kitchener and Waterloo. This esteemed squadron, part of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, has dedicated itself to nurturing young minds through a program rich in aviation, leadership, and citizenship.

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Elevating Futures

Our squadron provides a unique blend of aviation exploration, leadership development, and community service opportunities, shaping well-rounded individuals ready to soar in life.

Esprit de Corps

Fostering in each member a sense of leadership, honor, unity, and mutual responsibility, not only towards one another but also towards the squadron, the Air Cadet Program, and the broader community.

Camaraderie & Teamwork

The Cadet Program is developed and delivered under the philosophy of cadets leading cadets, where youth engagement and empowerment aims to provide cadets with authentic and meaningful leadership experiences. Youth leaders contribute to the overall success of the program and to the individual success of their cadets success.

The Royal Canadian Air Cadet training program is a nationally-directed curriculum, delivered at the Squadron, which allows cadets to learn the appropriate knowledge and practice the skills necessary to achieve the program’s aims. Each training level provides cadets with training in: citizenship, community service, leadership, physical fitness, marksmanship, cadet knowledge, drill and ceremonial, radio communication, aviation, aerospace, aerodrome operations, aircraft maintenance, and survival.

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