242 Fredericton Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Free training and adventure for youth aged 12 to 18
Make friends, learn new skills, and explore the outdoors. We meet every Sunday night in downtown Fredericton.
Cadets learn to use a map and compass on top of Mount Carleton.
Cadets learn to build a fire during winter survival training in Keswick Ridge.
Cadets race bicycles across Prince Edward Island during a regional trip.
Meeting time and location
📅 Sundays, 5:00 to 8:00 pm
📍 Carleton Street Armoury, Fredericton
👥 Youth aged 12 to 18
💵 Free to join. The uniform is free.
What cadets do
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Citizenship
Learn what it means to be a good Canadian and global citizen.
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Community service
Help people in need in our community.
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Physical fitness
Stay active. Learn how fitness helps your health.
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Sports
Try marksmanship (target shooting), biathlon, and orienteering.
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Outdoor activities
Go on outdoor trips in every season.
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Leadership
Learn how to lead a team and help others.
Meet our team
Our adult staff are trained to lead cadet activities. 242 Fredericton has trained youth in our city for more than 75 years.
Ready to join?
Signing up is free and easy. Apply online and choose 242 Fredericton.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join?
Youth aged 12 to 18 can join.
When and where do you meet?
We meet every Sunday, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, at the Carleton Street Armoury in Fredericton.
How much does it cost?
Cadets is free. The uniform and training are free.
What do cadets learn?
Cadets learn leadership, public speaking, citizenship, and physical fitness. They also do community service, outdoor activities, and marksmanship (target shooting).
How do I sign up?
Click a “Join 242 today” button on this page. It opens the online application. Choose 242 Fredericton when you apply.
What should my cadet bring on the first night?
Bring running shoes, sports clothes, and a water bottle. Also bring the documents listed in the online application.
Do you have other questions? Contact us.
Contact
About this website
This is an unofficial cadet website. It is not intended to represent in any way the policies or procedures of either the Department of National Defence or the Canadian Armed Forces.
This website is maintained on behalf of the Corps Support Committee of the 242 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps.
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