Clubs & Councils

Clubs

Program Materials

• See store page

• RPB Badge Helps

• Jr Cadet Badge Helps

Recruiting Counselors​

• Counselor certification

• Counselor and Head Counselor job descriptions

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Funding

• For Clubs

Richard Wierenga Memorial Fund  (download form)

There are men who feel called to provide the cadeting ministry to the boys of their church and community, but the church simply doesn’t have the resources to support a Cadet club. Often just a one-time gift for the initial cost of program materials is all they need to get the program on its way to being self sustaining. Help is available in the form of the RWMF. The request is reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Calvinist Cadet Corps.

• For International Camporee Registrants

Cornel Rylaarsdam Memorial Fund  (download form)

Some families would like to send their son to an international camporee, but they simply don’t have the financial resources to make it work. Job lay-offs, medical expenses, family crisis — we don’t want anything to stand in the way of a boy having the opportunity to participate in this great adventure. Whatever the reason, the CRMF is available to help pay part or all of the registration fees for individuals who need help. The request is reviewed by the Steering Committee of the International Camporee.​​

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Promotion

• Cadet Week and Cadet Sunday

Traditionally, Cadet Sunday is the last Sunday in the month of January and Cadet Week is the week leading up to that Sunday. Of course, if these dates don’t work for church you are free to schedule Cadet Sunday and Cadet Week at a better time.

During Cadet Week your club is encouraged to get families involved by having families visit your club or have fund raising events. The week culminates in Cadet Sunday where the boys of the club participate in a worship service. Participation can take many forms—such as reciting the Landmarks or singing the Cadet hymn in front of the congregation or performing a short drama that presents the theme for the Cadet season. Again, be creative in your approach so that those worshipping with you will remember your boys and the Cadet program.

• Cadet Clip Art

• Materials from the Store  |  Branded Materials and gifts​

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Independent Club Consultant

Although most Cadet clubs have joined with nearby clubs to form councils, about 15% of North American Cadet Clubs are too distant from other clubs to consider being part of a council. We call these clubs independent clubs, and they contact the Corps office directly for supplies and other help.

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Councils (current councils)

Wherever there are three or more clubs in geographic proximity the organization encourages them to form a council. The council's primary objectives are to share club resources, sponsor larger events that enhance a boy's cadeting experience, and develop educational opportunities for counselors. The educational opportunities typically take place at a monthly or bimonthly council meeting where several workshops or demonstrations will be held.

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Forms

• Council Officers form

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Council Meetings and Programs

Regular counselor meetings at the council level are the fundamental building block of counselor training and education. The typical council will designate one or more DCEs (Developer of Counselor Education) to be in charge of arranging workshop leaders, speakers, demonstrations, and other programs to help the counselor to be effective. DCEs are specially trained through a DCE program to assess the educational needs of the clubs in his area and then develop an educational strategy to meet those needs. In addition, a council has the privilege of electing congressmen who attend the annual Cadet Congress which is the governing body of the Cadet organization. In other words, being part of a council gives you a voice in how the Cadet organization is run. Also, the combined resources of many clubs in a council can make possible special events (outlined in counselor aid booklets) for the boys such as:

• Council Camporees

Weekend or week-long camps with a full line-up of outdoor activities and excursions.

• Cadet-O-Rama

Often a year-end event that displays the crafts and activities of the clubs.

• Model Car Derby

Often combined with Cadet-O-Rama — it is an event where the boys construct race cars out of blocks of wood and place them on a sloping track to see whose car will do the best job at harnessing gravity. Prizes are awarded for speed and appearance.

• Snow Derby

Teams of boys pack their supplies on a sled and compete against each other and the elements in skills like fire-building, tent erection, compass reading, knots and lashing, obstacle course, cliff rescue, and first aid.

• Chuck Wagon Derby

same as above only with wagons. A good alternative in locations where snow doesn’t happen or if you’d rather run the event at a warmer time of year.

• Cadet-O-Ree

a competitive event that emphasizes camping/wilderness skills and some just-for-fun skills. The activities can be tailored to the confines of a school gym during winter months or outside activities in warmer months. Any competitive sport is possible for the round robin event, but wilderness skills like knots and lashing, compass, and first aid are often featured.