The Civil Aid Service (CAS) Cadet Corps held the opening ceremony of its 55th Anniversary Camp at the CAS Yuen Tun Camp today (December 25). The opening ceremony was officiated by the Under Secretary for Security, Mr Michael Cheuk.
      
     Nearly 300 CAS cadets and representatives from other local youth uniformed groups participated in the anniversary camp. After the opening ceremony, the guests participated in a variety of booth games and experiential activities to learn more about the CAS apart from enjoying performances by CAS cadets.
      
     Addressing the opening ceremony, Mr Cheuk said the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will, as in the past, continue to organise discipline training and group activities for young people to let them serve the community, thereby nurturing them into future leaders and responsible citizens who will contribute to Hong Kong and the country.
      
     Celebrating its 55th anniversary, the CAS Cadet Corps has been encouraging young people over the years to participate in activities and training that are beneficial to the development of the mind and body, so that they can acquire multifaceted skills while building their confidence and sense of responsibility. Since 2017, it has worked with dozens of schools in Hong Kong to provide over 4 800 students with discipline and team training through the School Partnership Scheme. This year, it has spared no effort in promoting national education and national security education as always. Apart from fully adopting the Chinese-style foot drill and flag raising, it has also organised over 30 relevant events for its cadets to deepen their understanding about the country and its latest developments, thereby fostering their sense of national identity. The events include Mainland exchanges and study programmes, visits to the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks, coastal clean-ups by kayaking, and promotional activities on ecological security.
           
     Recruitment of CAS cadets is open for application throughout the year. Recruitment details and application forms are available on the CAS website (www.cas.gov.hk).

Ends/Monday, December 25, 2023
Issued at HKT 17:05

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