Valcartier Cadet Training Centre (CTC)

Commanding Officer

Lieutenant-Colonel C.C. Cheng

Deputy Commanding Officer

Major G. Manning

Chief Warrant Officer

Chief Warrant Officer D. Chevalier

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Communications

Do you need to reach the Valcartier Cadet Training Centre (VCTC)?

Telephone: 418-844-5000, ext 3500.

Email: CECV@cadets.gc.ca.

Movement Coordination Centre (MCC)

To reach someone on duty at all times from 15 June to 31 August, call 1-800-810-2347.

Email: mouv.ursce@forces.gc.ca.

Social networks

The Cadet Training Centres (CTC) in Eastern Region have their own Facebook pages.

Follow our Facebook (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website) and Instagram (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website) accounts to stay informed about what is happening at the VCTC.

Correspondence

Would you like to write a letter or send an item to a cadet? Here is the information you must write on the correspondence when sending it:

• Cadet’s first and last name
• Course title (platoon/flight number if available)
• Full address of the CTC as indicated in the tab Address, Map

Travel with parents

If the cadet lives in the immediate vicinity of the CTC, they must report to the CTC at the time indicated on the travel plan provided by the corps or squadron. Parents who drive their child directly to the CTC, even if a bus is scheduled, must notify the MCC as soon as possible by filling the online form CEC- Demande de modification de l'itinéraire / CTC Itinerary Change Request (Copy) – Fill out form (You are now leaving Canada.ca. Link accessible only on the Cadet365 SharePoint).

Parents will not be reimbursed for travel expenses.

Policy on leave authorization and visitor access

Leave authorizations may be granted on weekends. However, there may be exceptions for certain courses that may have training on these days. Cadets will receive the necessary information about leave authorizations from their staff cadets and/or platoon/flight commander a few days beforehand.

Access to the CTC is restricted to authorized personnel. Visitors will NOT be allowed access by vehicle or on foot. Visitors must present valid government-issued photo ID before departing with the cadet during their leave, and they must wait for the cadet at the CTC gatehouse.

Visitors will need to make arrangements in advance to pick up a cadet so that the person is not in training, on duty or in the middle of their working hours.

Use of personal vehicles by staff cadets

Cadet transportation will be organized by the RCSU. However, if you choose another mode of transportation, you must notify the MCC by email two weeks before your departure. No compensation can be claimed. If a cadet wishes to bring their own car to camp, they must park it in the designated area and obtain a parking sticker from the CTC operations section.

The CTC and RCSU(E) take no responsibility for any breakdown, theft or costs related to the use of a personal vehicle. Staff cadets who use their vehicles agree to do so responsibly and to comply with all traffic regulations, rules and restrictions in effect at the CTC and on the military base.

Under no circumstances may a staff cadet have cadets or other staff cadets in their personal vehicle without authorization. Prior authorization is required. Staff cadets will not be authorized to use their personal vehicles during training periods.

Departure from the CTC

Cadets will receive the details about the departure from the CTC a few days before the graduation parade. It will be important at that time to inform the cadet if you wish to leave with them after the parade. The cadet can then pass on the information to their staff cadets/platoon/flight commander so that their name can be removed from the bus passenger list. We invite you to follow the CTC Facebook page to find out how the cadets will be departing.

If you plan to have a third party leave with your child (family member, friend, neighbour, relative of another cadet, etc), it is all the more important to communicate this information as soon as possible so that the departure authorization paperwork can be filled out properly. This will avoid complications and delays on the day of departure.

If you know this to be the case even before you arrive at the CTC in early summer, fill in the leave authorization form accordingly to avoid subsequent procedures.

Accommodations

Cadets are housed in rigid-walled buildings containing different units. They have a bunk bed, a locker (one padlock) and a Pelican-style cargo case (two padlocks) to store personal belongings. Ablution facilities are located in the central unit of the cadet accommodation building.

All accommodation and ablution facilities are gender-specific.

Cadet training allocation

Payment of the cadet training allocation will be made by cash and direct deposit. Cadets can send us the following documents in advance:

1. CDT-130 Direct Deposit Authorization Form (You are now leaving Canada.ca. Link accessible only on the Cadet365 SharePoint)
2. Void cheque

Documents must be submitted via this secure link on Cadet365:

Cadet 130 – Cadets participating in a summer course (You are now leaving Canada.ca. Link accessible only on the Cadet365 SharePoint)

IMPORTANT: These documents must not be submitted by e-mail.

Cadets who do not have an electronic way of sending documents can bring them in paper format and give them to the Financial Services Officer on arrival at the CTC.

CTC Services

Canteen

CTC t-shirts: It is possible to purchase a generic Cadet Training Centre t-shirt in advance from the CANEX website. (You are now leaving the Government of Canada website)

They will also be on sale in the CANEX over the summer.

The canteen has a social atmosphere and is a place where cadets can relax after their day’s training. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase. Depending on availability, they can also buy toiletries, wax, souvenirs and more. Prices are reasonable, and proceeds are donated to the CTC for the benefit of cadets. We recommend that cadets bring a debit card and/or cash for personal expenses.

Services available: Canteen (evenings), WiFi (evenings), computer lab and barber service (weekly).

Recreational facilities

• Volleyball, basketball courts and soccer field
• Bicycle loan service
• Ping pong tables
• Videogames and board games

Moral support

Support services are provided by a chaplain and a team of youth counsellors. Each platoon/flight will have at least one meeting with them to ensure that the cadets’ wellbeing is monitored.

Laundry

Washers and dryers are available to all cadets free of charge, but cadets must provide their own laundry soap and fabric softener. Staff cadets can do their own laundry in the provided facilities outside of training hours.

Irons and ironing boards are available.

A change of bedding and laundry service is offered to all cadets free of charge at least once a week.

Telephones

Public telephones are available at the CTC to enable cadets to communicate with their families. We recommend that they bring prepaid long-distance calling cards to speed up calls.

Cadets are allowed to bring cell phones, but they may not use them during established activity hours between 0630 hrs and 1900 hrs. In addition, the cellular network service is not reliable everywhere on the CTC, so there may be response delays.

The CTC and RCSU(E) take no responsibility for any breakage, theft or costs related to the inappropriate use of a cell phone. Cadets are expected to respect CTC guidelines, as cell phones can be disruptive when they infringe on the integrity of a person's right to privacy, interfere with the quality of teaching or learning, or interfere with the efficient operation of the CTC. Although cadets are allowed to bring personal communication devices with them, they must use them responsibly.

Medical services

Primary and emergency medical services are available directly at the CTC. Operating hours vary and are communicated by each CTC. These services are intended for the assessment and treatment of common health issues; they do not replace specialized medical follow-up.

Emergency dental care, radiological examinations (X-rays), and services requiring more advanced care are provided at the base health clinic or at a civilian facility. When required, round-trip transportation to these external centres, as well as the necessary escort, are provided.

When a medical situation is deemed urgent or concerning, parents are informed as soon as possible by the medical team or course staff, depending on the situation.

For minor care or situations that do not present an urgent nature, when the cadet is 14 years of age or older, the medical team does not systematically inform parents. However, the cadet is encouraged to communicate directly with them and is supported and accompanied throughout the process.

When cadets receive their offer of participation, it is important to declare any change in their medical condition. An incorrect declaration (or omission) could result in a cadet being returned home prior to boarding or upon arrival at the centre, or it could result in a change of course (if spots are available).

The quantity of prescription drugs brought must correspond to the duration of the stay. We encourage the use of blister packs (Dispill) for prescription drugs. Many pharmacies offer the service free of charge. Over-the-counter medications are permitted in their original packaging, but cadets cannot keep them with them. The form CATO 16-04 Annex C – OTC (Over the Counter)/Prescribed Medication Administration (to be completed prior to the CSTC) must be completed and in the cadet’s possession upon arrival at the centre. Medication must not be expired and must be placed in luggage in such a way that it is easy to access on arrival at the CTC.

Cadets who become ill or injured during authorized CCO Activities (Cadet Activity) are eligible for certain health and dental care entitlements, further information can be found here: Medical Care for Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers.

Important:

• All participants (cadets and staff members) must bring their vaccination record (photocopies or photos are accepted).
• All cadets at risk of anaphylaxis must carry two (2) auto-injectors (EpiPen), as well as their emergency action plan.

Eyeglasses, lenses, contact lenses and frames

These items are considered the cadet's personal items. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover the repair or replacement of your glasses. In the event of breakage while at the CTC, the staff will coordinate a replacement with the cadet’s parents and the cost will be covered by the parents.

Parent meetings

Parents will receive information about parent meetings by email five days before the meeting. This email will include the link to log in, as well as all the necessary details. The main purpose of this meeting is to inform parents about what will be happening at the CTC during their child's stay.

Course Specific

Please note that violent, racist, sexist, alcohol-related, drug-related or offensive symbols are not permitted on civilian clothing.

Expedition courses

Cadets participating in an expedition course will be required to take a physical test within a few days of their arrival at the CTC in order to proceed with team makeup. This will not affect the cadet’s continued participation in the course. Here are the specific equipment and supplies that you must obtain for the expedition courses:

• Water shoes
• Hygienic wipes
• Walking boots (optional)
• Clothing suitable for water activities (extra swimsuit, etc.)

Fitness and sports courses

• Cadets should bring extra sportswear; quick-drying clothes are recommended for comfort
• Extra sneakers

Music courses

• Musical instrument provided by the CC/Sqn (mandatory); the instrument is the cadet’s personal responsibility
• Tunic (jacket)
• Cadets who do not bring their own instruments will be provided instruments by the CTC, and they will be responsible for them in the event of damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Staff Cadets

Staff cadets will participate in social activities throughout the summer and are encouraged to bring business or formal attire.