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Nanaimo cadet picked for international trip

NANAIMO – Cadet Michael Scott Jolly participated in Army Cadet International Expedition.

Cadet Michael Scott Jolly from 2422 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps in Nanaimo returned from a once-in-a-lifetime 10-day expedition to Chile.

Jolly was one of just 18 cadets from across Canada to be selected for the expedition, which was paid for by the Canadian Cadet Organizations and the Army Cadet League of Canada.

During their trip to Chile, cadets trekked, kayaked and rode horses through the Patagonias and Torres Del Paine National Park and participated in cultural awareness activities and took turns leading their expedition teams.

“This expedition was the experience of a lifetime,” Jolly said. “The views I saw, the people I encountered and the activities I took part in all add up to an amazing trip.”

Jolly has been a cadet for six years. During that time, he has had the opportunity to travel around the world, participate in outdoor survival and become a leader.

The Army Cadet International Expedition is the pinnacle of achievement for army cadets. There is at least one cadet from each province represented.

Cadets who are selected for the international expedition must have completed Gold Star Expedition in their local corps, have participated in a regional expedition or leadership and challenge course and have a high level of physical fitness.

The aim of the cadet program is to develop in youths good citizenship and leadership, promote physical fitness and stimulate the interest of youths in the sea, land and air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces. The international expedition program exposes cadets to the lifestyles, languages and customs of other countries, promotes leadership by ensuring each cadet has the opportunity to lead their team and contributes to a lifelong love of physical activity.