
259 Panther Air Cadet Squadron
Perseverance, Initiative, and Courage
Proudly Serving Penticton, BC, and Surrounding Area
Weekly Schedule
***This schedule applies when Cadets are not stood down and could be subject to change. If in doubt confirm with the your flight commander or training officer.**
Tuesday Regular Training Night (6:15 pm to 9:30 pm) at LHQ 1498 Government St, Penticton, BC
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Doors open for senior cadets at 6:00 pm
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Doors open for all cadets at 6:15 pm
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Opening Parade starts at 6:30 pm
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Closing Parade and announcements 9:00 pm (Parents welcome to attend)
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Dismissal at 9:30 pm
Tuesday Activities at LHQ 1498 Government St, Penticton, BC:
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Flight Simulation - 5:00 to 6:00 pm
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Effective Speaking - 5:00 to 6:00 pm
Sunday Activities:
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Sports 2:00 to 3:00 pm at LHQ 1498 Government St, Penticton, BC
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Band 3:15 to 4:15 pm at LHQ 1498 Government St, Penticton, BC
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Drill Team 4:30 to 5:30 pm at LHQ 1498 Government St, Penticton, BC
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Marksmanship shooting 6:30 to 9:00 pm at St Saviours Church 150 Orchard Ave, Penticton
Key Training Dates
16-18 Oct 2026 Music Clinic (Vernon)
18 Oct 2026 Start of Sunday Activities
23-25 Oct 2026 ALP ADA (Vernon)
24 Oct 2026 Poppy Distribution
31 Oct 2026 Poppy Distribution
31 Oct 2026 Kiwanis Cyclepath
3 Nov 2026 Commanding Officers Parade
6 Nov 2026 No Stone Left Alone (Veterans Recognition)
7 Nov 2026 Poppy Distribution
8 Nov 2026 Vee’s Game – 259 Recognition
11 Nov 2026 Remembrance Day Honour Guard
17 Nov 2026 Merit Review Boards
27-29 Nov 2026 Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX)
29 Nov Santa Parade
15 Dec 2026 Holiday Stand Down Potluck
16 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027 Stand Down – Winter Break
5 Jan 2027 Return to Training (No COs Parade)
2 Feb 2027 Commanding Officers Parade
16 Feb 2027 Cadet Photo Night
2 Mar 2027 Commanding Officers Parade
6 Mar 2027 CAF Engagement – Mess Dinner
10-29 Mar 2027 Stand Down – Spring Break
30 Mar 2027 Return to Training
6 Apr 2027 Commanding Officers Parade
6 Apr 2027 Merit Review Boards
9-11 Apr 2027 Spring Field Training Exercise (FTX)
4 May 2027 Commanding Officers Parade
29 May 2027 85th Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR)
15 Jun 2027 Year End BBQ and Awards @ Skaha Lake Park
22 Jun 2027 CTC Information Session
1 Jul 2027 Canada Day
4-8 Aug 2027 Peachfest
SSC Fundraising Activities
BCPC Car Lottery - Present to Dec 15
Get your tickets at and support 259 Air cadets
https://bcpc-car-lottery.rafflenexus.com/
Penticton Vee's 50/50 - Nov 8
See Facebook Signup sheet
Cheese Sale Fundraiser - November
Details to come
Meat Box draw - End of December 1 to Dec 15
Draw will take place at potluck dinner
Christmas Bake Sale - December TBD
Volunteer coordinator needed
259 SSC 50/50 February 2027
Details to come
Father's Day Meat Draw - June 1 to June 15 2027
Details to come
Upcoming Events

Winter Family Potluck DinnerTue, Dec 15LHQ - Penticton
Vee's Remembrance Day Event and 50/50Sun, Nov 08South Okanagan Events Centre