Royal Canadian Air Cadets

Site: Oakville - 540 Golden Hawks Squadron

Record #: OAK0690
Last Full Update: 01 Oct 2024

Contact Information

E-Mail info@540goldenhawks.ca
Website 540goldenhawks.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Allan Murrell, Chair, Squadron Sponsoring Committee; Email: sscchair@540goldenhawks.ca
Alternate Contact Captain Helen Chen, Commanding Officer; Email: co@540goldenhawks.ca
Volunteer Coordinator Alfredo Russian, Volunteer Coordinator; Email: src@540goldenhawks.ca

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A cadet program for youth ages 12-18 yrs in Oakville
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Established 1951 in Oakville
Funding Federal ; Fundraising - Sponsor Committee ; Royal Canadian Legion

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A national youth program that provides Canadians aged 12 to 18 with opportunities to gain life and work skills, self confidence, discipline, initiative and decision making

  • promotes and develops an interest in aviation and the Canadian Armed Forces
  • encourages youth interested in aeronautics
  • assists those intending to pursue a career in the field of aviation 
  • public speaking programs 
  • first aid 
  • outdoor survival
  • band 
  • summer training camps-survival, aviation, band, drill/leadership, physical education, aerospace
  • international exchange programs
  • teaches leadership and mentoring
Hours
  • Mandatory training: Tue 6:30 pm-9:30 pm at T.A. Blakelock High School
  • Additional optional extra-curriculars on other weeknights and occasional weekends
Dates

Sep-Jun
Areas Served Oakville
Eligibility Ages: 12 year(s) - 18 year(s) 
 
Co-ed program
Application

Visit website for waiting list sign up or email for further information
Languages English
Fees Program - registration fee ; No charge for uniforms or summer camps

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
T.A. Blakelock High School (training location)
1160 Rebecca St
Oakville, ON L6L 1Y9
Intersection Fourth Line and Rebecca St
Mailing Address PO Box 1234 
146 Lakeshore Rd W 
Oakville, ON L6K 1E0
Physical Access Fully Accessible - training location

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Child / Family Services ; Sports / Recreation ; Youth
HCSD Sub Heading Recreation for Children / Families ; Recreation for Youth ; Youth Recreation Resources
Service Categories Youth Military Cadet Programs