I could go on for days about the courses, adventures, exchanges, and amazing opportunities I had in the Cadet program. I have a long list of accomplishments, and an even longer list of connections and lifelong friends I made along the way. I could write a book on how to tie knots, navigate in […]
December 2025
“Where Are They Now?” Meet Ashley Anderson
During my 7 years in the Army Cadet Program, I was a member of 105 Streetsville RCACC. At my corps, I was captain of our shooting and drill teams. As well, I acted as Cadet RSM for 2 and 1/2 years. I took part in many different camps throughout my time in cadets: Basic […]
“Where Are They Now?” Meet Zach Barnes
The Cadet Program was the foundation that shaped my career, values, and leadership style. As a member of 2562 Queen Elizabeth Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, I was given more opportunities than I could have imagined, earning lifelong friendships, valuable soft skills, and experiences that pushed me far beyond my comfort zone. I attended […]
“Where Are They Now?” Meet Tyler Greenwood
I’m Tyler Greenwood, a former army cadet with the 1725 Royal Canadian Engineer Army Cadet Corps in Chilliwack, BC. I could talk to you all about the world travel, the achievements, and the accolades during my time in cadets. But the ribbons and badges don’t show how my character was shaped. How cadets made […]
“Where Are They Now?” Meet Evelyn Wrobel
Hi I’m Evelyn Wrobel, a former army cadet with the 2919 Grey and Simcoe Foresters RCACC in Barrie, ON. During my time as an army cadet I earned my basic parachutist wings, excelled through the ranks becoming the Cadet / Regimental Sergeant Major for 2919 RCACC, was the 2019 Outstanding Army Cadet of Canada and […]
“Where Are They Now?” Meet Maya Naidu
The four years that I was in Army Cadets was very meaningful to me. I had so many unique experiences that I would not have otherwise had. Some of the most memorable include going on a backcountry hiking and mountaineering expedition to Cathedral Provincial Park, participating in competitions with my local corps marksmanship team, […]