To Learn. To Serve.
To Advance.

The Canadian Cadet Organization strives to create a unique, diverse, inclusive environment
where young Canadians ages 12 through 18 can participate in a variety of fun, challenging and
engaging activities while developing competencies in leadership, citizenship, and physical and
mental fitness. We offer 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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Squadron Sponsoring Committee Announcement

March 5, 2025

KW Titans Basketball!

80 Spitfire Squadron has partnered with the KW Titans Basketball Team to bring you an amazing
opportunity! We have a limited number of Gold Flex Vouchers for sale at a special discounted price!

Get them before they are all gone. Click here for more details

Squadron Sponsoring Committee Announcement

March 5, 2025

Stemmler’s Fundraising!

80 Spitfire Squadron has joined forces with Stemmler’s Meats for a fundraising initiative, offering some of their most sought-after products. Click here for more details

OUR ORGANIZATION

Offered in partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces, the respective support leagues, and
community partners, the Cadet Program provides opportunities for youth to gain valuable
knowledge and skills that build confidence and help pave the way in a transition to adulthood.
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 parents/guardians will be encouraged to participate in various fundraising efforts
throughout the training year.

The Cadet Program is dedicated to offering Cadets a safe, welcoming, and supportive program
environment where all feel respected, valued, included and able to achieve their full potential.
Cadets are supervised, administered, and trained by Cadet Instructor Cadre officers and non-
commissioned members of a sub-component of the Reserve Force of the Canadian Armed
Forces who, by the terms of their enrolment or transfer, have undertaken as their primary duty
the safety, supervision, administration, and training of Cadets.

For more information, please visit About the Cadet Program – Canada.ca

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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