One thousand five hundred Reservists trained for a week prior to the cadets arrival. The 1960's summer camp quota increased to include Prairie Command cadets from Manitoba and Saskatchewan, with the exception of junior cadets who continued to train at Clear Lake Cadet Camp, Manitoba. Cadets from Vancouver Island and the NWT flew to Vernon. All other cadets arrived by train. The furthest travelled were from Ft Churchill, Manitoba a 3-day train trip. Total population of the camp was 2200 cadets and staff. Seventy-one candidates attended the CS of C "A" Certificate and Chief Instructors courses. The Young Soldier Plan was introduced to the camp. The six-week course essentially trained 16-17 year old recruits to a militia basic level. All coys except D&M, Signals, and Rifle Coach spent 3 days at Glenemma, firing the FN which replaced the Lee Enfield 303, and taking fieldcraft training and living in the field. Cadet Michael Herriott, Frank Burton and Lloyd Love were praised for their prompt action dealing with a serious car accident near the camp on Highway 97.
The Guard and part of Band Coy paraded at BC lions inter-squad football game in Kelowna, the Penticton Peach Festival, and the Kelowna Regatta. The Guard won the Rose Bowl for being the best marching unit in the Penticton Parade, and 1st place in the Kelowna parade as well. Swim parades were held at Kalamalka Beach. Softball, Soccer, and Volleyball tournaments were held over the course of camp. A select group of cadets toured a USAF Rader base just south of the border in Washington State. Fishing trips were taken at Bolean Lake. Senior British Liaison Officer to Canada Brig A.G. Tyler, CBE, MC visited the camp. Cadet talent show was held on August 20th.
Searchlights were phased out of the Canadien Army inventory. The searchlight tattoo was cancelled and replaced by the cadet graduation parade and show in Polson Park, held on August 16th. It featured band displays by the Cadet Corps of Drums, the Engineers Military Band, and the Seaforth Highlanders Pipes and Drums. A gymnastic display, drill team and a blueberry pie eating contest were also part of the show which was attended by 6,000 people. The novelty jeep race was a huge hit. A blindfolded driver was navigated by his co-driver through a course as six cadets pushed the jeep from behind. Final parade was on August 24th.
Western Command Trophy (top cadet) winner: Cadet Robert E. Anderson 2271 10th field RCA RCACC
Commanding officer: LCol W.G.A Lambe, ED, CD (July), Brig J.W. Bishop, OBE, CD (Aug)
The Guard and part of Band Coy paraded at BC lions inter-squad football game in Kelowna, the Penticton Peach Festival, and the Kelowna Regatta. The Guard won the Rose Bowl for being the best marching unit in the Penticton Parade, and 1st place in the Kelowna parade as well. Swim parades were held at Kalamalka Beach. Softball, Soccer, and Volleyball tournaments were held over the course of camp. A select group of cadets toured a USAF Rader base just south of the border in Washington State. Fishing trips were taken at Bolean Lake. Senior British Liaison Officer to Canada Brig A.G. Tyler, CBE, MC visited the camp. Cadet talent show was held on August 20th.
Searchlights were phased out of the Canadien Army inventory. The searchlight tattoo was cancelled and replaced by the cadet graduation parade and show in Polson Park, held on August 16th. It featured band displays by the Cadet Corps of Drums, the Engineers Military Band, and the Seaforth Highlanders Pipes and Drums. A gymnastic display, drill team and a blueberry pie eating contest were also part of the show which was attended by 6,000 people. The novelty jeep race was a huge hit. A blindfolded driver was navigated by his co-driver through a course as six cadets pushed the jeep from behind. Final parade was on August 24th.
Western Command Trophy (top cadet) winner: Cadet Robert E. Anderson 2271 10th field RCA RCACC
Commanding officer: LCol W.G.A Lambe, ED, CD (July), Brig J.W. Bishop, OBE, CD (Aug)
LCol W.G.A. Lambe, ED, CD
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Brig J.W. Bishop, OBE, CD
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