588 (Bombardier Aerospace) Squadron - St-Laurent, Quebec

Anything that is worthwhile takes hard work and self-discipline. This cadet organization will help you to develop such attributes. In choosing to be an air cadet. you will become one of more than 25,000 air cadets in Canada involved in challenging and adventurous activities. The air cadet organization gives you opportunities for widening your interests and developing new skills. The courses offered provide the cadets with the required skills and knowledge in order to meet the aims of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets.

Weekly Training is on Tuesday nights during the school year where the cadets can engage in the kind of activities that appeal to them. Under the guidance of instructors they study the fascinating lore of aviation, acquire new skills, and develop qualities of leadership. Throughout the year there are numerous activities in which the cadets are encouraged to participate in, such as, cultural visits to Ottawa, sports, band, drill team, flying school, and many more.

The squadron has a harmony band where the cadets are taught to play an instrument such as, a trumpet, a trombone, a xylophone, drums, and many more. The squadron also has its own drill team where the cadets perform synchronised and precision drill movement. The drill team provides an excellent way of developing physical coordination and team spirit. The band provides music for military parades and both the band and drill team take part in annual competitions.

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