Interested in joining the Air Cadets in Cambridge?
September 2025 will be our next intake opportunity to join the program here. We currently are at capacity for cadets – but do expect to have limited space for new cadets to join in September.
We’ll publish more information in August.
Find out more at this like about WHAT joining cadets would entail!
Want to see what we have coming up?
https://www.296aircadets.com/events/month
If you are still interested in joining cadets – we encourage you to reach out to our sister units nearby – 21 RC Army Cadets ( Cambridge), 94 Sea Cadets ( Kitchener). We have been advised they are still taking in new cadets:
https://www.kitchenerseacadets.com/
https://www.facebook.com/21cambridgecadets/
Cadets
If you’ve made it to this page then you’re probably looking for a challenge; something to bring out what you’re really capable of. Well, 296 Air Cadets Squadron is where you get to prove it – you may even surprise yourself with what you can achieve. Check out this section to answer your questions and help you get started. Joining up is only the beginning…
Volunteers
If you’re aged over 19 you can volunteer. That’s it. No need for military experience or any form of previous training – we’ll take care of that. We’re just looking for suitable, enthusiastic individuals to help our cadets get the most from their time with us. The benefits of being a part 296 Air Cadet Squadron is the same for volunteers as for cadets – the opportunity to do lots of exciting activities and develop personal skills and talents. As a volunteer this is free to you! Find out more about volunteering now.
Parents
We’re committed to keeping parents aware of what we do and the lengths we go to ensure that all our activities are safe, well organized and that our members gain a structured and invaluable experience. Find out more in our parents section.