Upcoming Training Events
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Cadets - if you are unable to attend training, please email 180army@cadets.gc.ca with your full name and the date you will be absent... or click on this scrolling message to automatically generate email.
~ Cadets - if you are unable to attend training, please email 180army@cadets.gc.ca with your full name and the date you will be absent... or click on this scrolling message to automatically generate email.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Field Training Exercise (FTX)
Field Training Exercise (FTX) will be conducted from Friday, October 24 at 180hrs (6 pm). Cadets are to be dropped off at the hanger wearing their FTU’s (field training uniform). The cadets are to be picked up at the same location on Sunday, October 26 at 1600hrs (4 pm).
Cadets will be taught how to work and thrive in the field environment. Cadets will participate in training that will be predominantly outdoors. As such it is important that cadets bring all the items on the kit list provided. A completed and signed parental consent form will also be required to be submitted before attending this exercise. It is important that cadets be prepared to dress for cool rainy weather as they will be training outside all day Saturday and Sunday. Opportunities for cadets to charge cell phones will be limited.
More information to follow…
Poppy Tag Day
More information to follow... Do not come to the unit at the hanger but come to the location you signed up for. Saturday, November 1, from 0900-1600hrs (9 am to 4 pm). Wear your DEU, FTU or best civilian attire with preference for the DEU if it has been issued. Also, bring your own water/food.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Kingsway Legion will begin at 1030hrs (10:30 am). Please have the cadets arrive at 9:30 am and dressed for the weather. Pending what uniform you have been issued - dress for the day will be your DEU. If you don’t have then wear your FTU’s or best civilian clothing. Address is 14339 50 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5A 0S9.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
CAF Activity Night
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) activity night. Wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Holiday Season Stand-Down
During the period of December 16, 2025 and January 5, 2026, 180 RCACC will “stand-down” all Cadet Training and Activities, both virtual and in-person. This decision and direction will serve to provide an opportunity for all our members to take the time to rest and recover.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
ADA Physical Fitness Day (with other Corps)
Area Directed Activity (ADA) Physical Fitness Day with other Corps. Wear appropriate civilian sports clothing and bring water bottle. Timing is from 1000hrs (10 am) to 1600hrs (4 pm).
More information to follow…
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
ADA Cold Weather FTX (with other Corps)
Area Directed Activity (ADA) Cold Weather FTX with other Corps.
Drop off at the Alberta Aviation Museum 11410 Kingsway Ave NW Edmonton (click for google map) on Friday evening at 1800hrs (6:00 pm). Pickup on Sunday afternoon at 1600hrs (4 pm). Wear Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilian clothing if your FTU’s haven’t been issued yet.
Winter boots must be insulated - FTU boots, running shoes, hiking boots, rubber boots are not acceptable winter boots.
- It is important that Cadets be prepared to dress for cold weather as they will be training outside all weekend.
- Opportunities for Cadets to charge cell phones will be limited.
- Personal Hygiene Kit includes the following: Small hand towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant (not spray), feminine hygiene products as required.
- Wide-mouth water bottles are recommended in order to minimize impact of water freezing in spout. Also bring an additional cup for hot liquids.
- Sleeping bags and air mattress will be provided.
- While additional cold weather gear will be issued at the training area, all personnel must be properly dressed for cold weather travel to and from the training area. Cold weather gear issued at the training area will have to be returned prior to travel back to LHQ.
Kit List and more information to follow…
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wainwright Day Trip
Wainwright Day Trip is our Canadian Armed Forces familiarization day. Field Training Uniforms (FTU’s) is the dress for the day and if you don’t have those issued yet then appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 0800hrs (8 am) to 2000 hrs (8 pm). Pick up and drop off for this trip will be at the LHQ Hanger. Lunch will be provided and bring water bottle.
Spring Break
During the “Spring Break” period of March 25, 2026 and April 6, 2026, 180 RCACC will not be conducting any Cadet Training or Activities, both virtual and in-person.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Museum Trip (Weekend)
More information to follow… Museum Trip is a weekend trip to Calgary to visit the “Museum of the Regiments” and the “Calgary Zoo”. Field Training Uniforms (FTU’s) is the dress for the weekend and if you don’t have those issued yet then appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 1800hrs (6 pm) to Sunday, April 19, 1600 hrs (4 pm). Pick up and drop off for this trip will be at the LHQ Hanger. Kit List will be provided.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Nav Trek (Weekend)
More information to follow… Nav Trek is a weekend trip. Field Training Uniforms (FTU’s) is the dress for the weekend and if you don’t have those issued yet then appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Friday, May 7, 2026 from 1800hrs (6 pm) to Sunday, May 10, 1600 hrs (4 pm). Pick up and drop off for this trip will be at the LHQ Hanger. Kit List will be provided.
Victoria Day (Alberta Legislature)
The Victoria Day event is a tour of the Alberta Legislature. Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 1100hrs (11 am) to 1300 hrs (1 pm). More information to follow….
Wrap Up/Orienteering Day
Wrap Up/Orienteering Day is located at Gold Bar Park. Field Training Uniforms (FTU’s) is the dress for the day and if you don’t have those issued yet then appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 1000hrs (10 am) to 1400 hrs (2 pm). Bring water bottle and more information to follow…
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) Parade
Please join us for the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) event as we congratulate our Cadets for completing the 2025/2026 season. Presented by the 180 20th Field Artillery Regiment RCACC and the Corp Support Committee of 180.
Schedule:
Cadets to arrive in civilian outfit by 9:00 am. Bring DEU (or FTU) uniform.
9:00 am to 10:30 - Drill Rehearsal
10:30 am - Cadets snack time / change into uniforms
10:45 am - Corp Photo on Stage
Parents to be seated by 11:20 am
11:30 am - 12:20 pm - Annual Ceremonial Review
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Cadet Display + Refreshments
Annual Ceremonial Review
JUNE 13, 2026AT 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM11410 KINGSWAY NWSummer Stand-Down
During the period of June 14, 2026 and September 1, 2026, 180 RCACC will “stand-down” all Cadet Training and Activities, both virtual and in-person. This decision and direction will serve to provide an opportunity for all our members to take the time to rest and recover.
Summer Stand-Down
During the period of 11 Jun 25 and 1 Sep 25, 180 RCACC will “stand-down” all Cadet Training and Activities, both virtual and in-person. This decision and direction will serve to provide an opportunity for all our members to take the time to rest and recover.
Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) Parade
Please join us for the Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR) event as we congratulate our Cadets for completing the 2045/2025 season. Presented by the 180 20th Field Artillery Regiment RCACC and the Corp Support Committee of 180.
Schedule:
Cadets to arrive in civilian outfit by 9:00 am. Bring DEU (or FTU) uniform.
9:00 am to 10:30 - Drill Rehearsal
10:30 am - Cadets snack time / change into uniforms
10:45 am - Corp Photo on Stage
Parents to be seated by 11:20 am
11:30 am - 12:20 pm - Annual Ceremonial Review
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Cadet Display + Refreshments
Annual Ceremonial Review
JUNE 14, 2025AT 11:30 AM - 2:00 PMALBERTA AVIATION MUSEUM11410 KINGSWAY NW
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Field Training Exercise (FTX)
Cadets are to be dropped off on Friday, May 30 at 1730hrs (5:30 pm) at the hanger wearing their FTU’s (field training uniform) for the LDA Environmental Weekend. The cadets are to be picked up at the same location on Sunday, June 1 at 1515hrs (3:15 pm).
Cadets will be taught how to work and thrive in the field environment. Cadets will participate in training that will be predominantly outdoors. As such it is important that cadets bring all the items on the kit list provided. A completed and signed parental consent form will also be required to be submitted before attending this exercise. It is important that cadets be prepared to dress for cool rainy weather as they will be training outside all day Saturday and Sunday. Opportunities for cadets to charge cell phones will be limited.
180-RCACC-Kit-List-LDA-Environmental-Weekend-Fri-May-30-2025.pdf
180 RCACC - Parental Consent - LDA Environmental Weekend - Fri May 30 2025.pdf
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Spring Break Stand-Down
During the period of 26 Mar 25 and 31 Mar 25, 180 RCACC will “stand-down” all Cadet Training and Activities, both virtual and in-person. This decision and direction will serve to provide an opportunity for all our members to take the time to rest and recover.
Regimental Day
Regimental Day is our Canadian Armed Forces familiarization day. Field Training Uniforms (FTU’s) is the dress for the day and if you don’t have those issued yet then appropriate civilian attire.
This event will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 0900hrs (9 am) to 1600 hrs (4 pm) at the LCol Philip L. Debney Armoury (8403 Roper Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 6T5, Canada) and lunch will be provided.
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Mess Dinner @ Westmount Community League
The Commanding Officer, Parents Committee, Cadets and Staff of 2836 Royal Canadian Army Cadets cordially invite you to join them as their Honoured Guest at their Annual Mess Dinner on Saturday, 22 February 2025 at 1800hrs (6 pm) for 1830hrs (6:30 pm) at the Westmount Community League (click for google map) Hall 10978 127 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5M 0S9. Please confirm pick up time when cadet is dropped off.
Dress: Semi Formal for Cadets
Attendance of this event is for those who have previously signed up and confirmed their intention to attend.
Field Training Exercise (FTX)
180 RCACC will be taking part in an outdoor winter activity training activity at Lessard Lake. Cadets will be training outside for the entirety of the weekend. Capt Welter and MWO Bibby are certified Cold Weather Instructors that will be teaching the cadets how the Army functions outdoors in the winter. Our goal is for the cadets to have a good experience so they will want to continue doing adventure training in the Cadet program.
Drop off at the Alberta Aviation Museum 11410 Kingsway Ave NW Edmonton (click for google map) on Friday evening at 1730hrs (5:30 pm) with the bus leaving at 1800hrs (6 pm) SHARP. Pickup on Sunday afternoon at 1600hrs (4 pm). Participating Corps include 2836 RCACC, 2561 RCACC, 2551 RCACC and 180 RCACC. Wear Field Training Uniform (FTU) or appropriate civilian clothing if your FTU’s haven’t been issued yet.
Below you will find a kit list of items that the cadets MUST bring on this activity. As well as a permission form that will need to be filled out and returned to the corps before the cadets get on the bus. Winter boots must be insulated - FTU boots, running shoes, hiking boots, rubber boots are not acceptable winter boots.
- It is important that Cadets be prepared to dress for cold weather as they will be training outside all weekend.
- Opportunities for Cadets to charge cell phones will be limited.
- Personal Hygiene Kit includes the following: Small hand towel, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant (not spray), feminine hygiene products as required.
- Wide-mouth water bottles are recommended in order to minimize impact of water freezing in spout. Also bring an additional cup for hot liquids.
- Sleeping bags and air mattress will be provided.
- While additional cold weather gear will be issued at the training area, all personnel must be properly dressed for cold weather travel to and from the training area. Cold weather gear issued at the training area will have to be returned prior to travel back to LHQ.
Should there be an emergency that you need to get a hold of a staff member during this weekend please call: 825-886-0180. Staff will do there best to answer this phone, please leave a message if you cannot get through.
180 RCACC - Cadet Kit List and Permission Slip for Feb 2025 FTX (Click to open pdf document)
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Wear Service Dress aka Distinctive Environmental Uniform (DEU). If you don’t have it then wear Field Training Uniform (FTU).
Training Night & CO’s Parade
Kit Day Sr Cadets
Kit inspection day for senior cadets (only silver star and above) in preparation for the ADA Fundamental Weekend (FTX) to be held the following weekend. Senior cadets are to show up at the Brig. James Curry Jefferson Armoury (click here for google map) located at 11630 109 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5G 3H6. Training will be conducted from 0900hrs (9 am) to 1600hrs (4 pm). Lunch will be provided and will be a Subway sandwich, a cookie and a bottle of water. FTU’s will be the dress for the day and bring a water bottle.
