Cadets - Doon United Reformed Church

Cadets

The Calvinist Cadet Corps was founded in 1952 by Christian men who saw the need to mentor, by word and example, the young men and boys in their community. It has become a world-wide ministry that incorporates weekly meetings and outdoor adventure.

The basis of the Calvinist Cadet Corps is the Word of God (the Bible) according to the concept of the same as expressed in the Heidelberg Catechism, the Canons of Dort, and the Belgic Confession. Practical Application of these Beliefs God is revealed in His Word – The cadeting ministry encourages studying the Bible as the guide to life. God is revealed in nature – The cadeting ministry encourages experiencing the presence of the Lord in His glorious creation. Learning the skills of an outdoorsman builds a boy's character, and developing a boy's understanding of his place in God's world helps him to be a faithful steward. Men as God's servants – The Calvinist Cadet Corps is the ministry of men of God who are dedicated to bring boys into a living relationship with their Lord and Savior. These men, understanding their imperfection, hold on to the promise that the Lord will bless their prayers, their example, and their instruction if they rely on God's strength

Boys from 4th - 8th grades meet with the Rock Valley Cadets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. Head counselor is Travis Blankespoor. Counselors from our church are Jeremy Van Beek, Jared Blankespoor, Kory Vander Zeil, and Josh DeJager

The Goal of Cadeting Luke 2:52 states that "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men." The goal of the Calvinist Cadet Corps, based upon that verse, is to help boys to grow spiritually in all areas of life (devotional, mental, physical, and social) by providing Christian men with a uniquely designed structure, program, and materials so that they can mentor boys effectively.

Cadets 2021-2022

Motto: Living For Jesus

Theme Verse: And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things
at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8

The Calvinist Cadet Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:20 p.m.
starting the second week of September and continuing through April. Meetings
are held at the Rock Valley Cadet-Gems Building at 1401 17th Street in Rock
Valley, Iowa.

Boys in the 4th through 8th grade are welcome to join us. Any questions
regarding the Cadets, please contact Head Counselor Kory Vander Ziel.

Schedule for 2021-2022

September 22 - Lesson and distribute candy sales at end of meeting

September 24 and 25 - Fall camp-out overnight

October 6 -Three Rivers Council Meeting

October 13 -Lesson

October 27 - Lesson

November 3 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

November 10 - Lesson

November 17 - Lesson

December 1 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

December 8 - Lesson

December 15 - Snow Derby Run through - clean building for hosting derby

January 1 - Snow Derby (tentative date)

January 5 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

January 12 - Lesson

January 20 - Open Workshop to work on Pinewood Derby cars

January 23 - Cadet Sunday

January 29 - Pinewood Derby (6:30 pm weigh in and 7:00 start time)

February 2 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

February 9 - Lesson

February 23 - Lesson

March 2 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

March 9 - Lesson

March 23 - Lesson

April 6 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

April 12 - Counselors clean RVCS bus barn for Cadet-O-Rama

April 13 - Three Rivers Cadet-O-Rama 6:00 pm at the RVCS bus barn and Cadet building

April 20 - walk ditches and points auction

May 4 - Three Rivers Council Meeting

May 11 - Counselors Meeting

May 28 - Cadets practice for Memorial Day activities and place flags

May 30 - Cadets participate in Memorial Day activities