International Exchanges

Army Cadet Exchanges

Where in the world would you like to have dinner?

As part of the Army Cadet Program there are numerous opportunities to be involved in a variety of summer training programs and some are even conducted outside of Cadet Summer Training Centres. 

Select senior cadets are chosen from army cadet corps across Canada to participate in International Exchanges and / or Cultural Visits.  The following is a list of countries that partake in these training opportunities:

• Australia,
• England,
• Everest,
• Germany,
• Scotland,
• The United States of America,
• Wales; and
• Many more…!

Maple Leaf England

The Maple Leaf England Exchange is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to England.  Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training Program, and participate in cultural activities.  Some of the activities that Cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites such as Windsor Castle.  Cadets applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.

Outward Bound Scotland

Outward Bound Scotland is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to Scotland.  Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training program, and participate in cultural activities.  Some activities the cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites.  Cadets applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.

Outward Bound Wales

Outward Bound Wales is a six-week excursion that includes pre-course training at Connaught Ranges, Ottawa, Ontario and a trip to Wales.  Cadets will develop leadership skills, be introduced to the British Army Cadet Training program, and participate in cultural activities.  Some activities the cadets will participate in include obstacle course runs, precision shooting, and visits to cultural and historical sites such as the Llechwedd Slate Caves.  Cadets applying for this exchange must be 16 years old before July 1 of the year of the exchange, must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.

National Army Cadet Rifle Team

The National Army Cadet Rifle Team is an eight-week excursion that includes training and competitions in Ottawa, Ontario and Bisley, England.  The National Army Cadet Rifle Team provides cadets the opportunity to compete in national / international large bore rifle competitions, introduces cadets to the British Army Cadet training program, and provides cadets the opportunity to participate in cultural activities, such as a visit to Stonehenge.  Cadets on the National Army Cadet Rifle Team are selected from amongst those cadets that successfully completed the Full-bore Marksman Phase 2 Course the previous year.  These cadets must successfully complete Gold Star, and must achieve the Bronze incentive level in the Cadet Fitness Assessment.

Air Cadet Exchanges

Where in the world would you like to have dinner?

As part of the Air Cadet Program there are numerous opportunities to be involved in a variety of summer training programs and some are even conducted outside of Cadet Summer Training Centres. 

The Department of National Defence (DND) and the Air Cadet League of Canada (ACL) jointly sponsor an International Cadet Exchange Program with Air Cadet Organizations around the world. As such, Canada is a member country of the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) Association.

Select senior cadets are chosen from air cadet squadrons across Canada to participate in International Exchanges and / or Cultural Visits.  The following is a list of countries that partake in these training opportunities:

• Australia,
• Belgium,
• France,
• Hong Kong,
• Japan,
• Netherlands,
• Philippines,
• Singapore,
• Turkey,
• New Zealand,
• United Kingdom; and
• The United States of America.

Oshkosh Trip

The Oshkosh Trip is a two-week excursion that provides Cadets an opportunity to visit one of the largest Air Shows in the world in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, USA.  Cadets will also have the opportunity to participate in familiarization flights and aviation museum tours.  Cadets applying for the Oshkosh Trip must successfully complete Proficiency Level Three by the end of the training year.