Children outside sitting on a giant tree stump smiling at the camera

Cadet Club

Cadet Club is inspiring a generation of emotionally intelligent young leaders who feel connected and committed to their communities.

About the program

Cadet Club has a strong focus on play, respect, and creating a safe space and sense of belonging, and encourages children to adopt the elements of Learn. Empower. Achieve. Dream. (LEAD) as the foundation of their development and belonging to their community across different environments.

Children explore the below themes:

• Body Awareness & Bullying
• Mental Health
• Respect
• Passion & Curiosity
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Emotions & Feelings
• Nature Play

Threaded through the program are First Nations ways of being, thinking and doing in line with PCYC Queensland’s commitment to reconciliation.

Cadet Club is delivered in three stages and focuses on themes based on developmental milestones and the known concerns of school-aged children as they travel through life.

Constables
Ages 5-6
Exploring emotions and feelings through play

Sergeants
Ages 7-9
Team building, healthy risk taking and standing up for yourself

Senior Sergeants
Ages 10-12
Building healthy habits and respectful relationships.

Cadet Club at Schools