Activities done by No. 6 (North Shore City) Sqn ATC are:

Tramping.

Through out the year there are various tramps completed by the Squadron. There is an introductory tramp for the first year cadets in the second term. This introduces tramping techniques, equipment required and safety in the bush.

The second and third year cadets are challenged by longer tramps in various terrain. In the first term they complete a 6-8 hour tramp. Second term tramp at Mt Tongariro, and in the third term a river crossing safety education tramp.

Gliding:

No. 6 Squadron is an active Squadron with plenty of gliding booked regularily.  The Squadron uses the Whenuapei Gliding Club and their gliders.. This gives ALL our cadets the opportunity to go gliding at a reasonable cost well below commercial rates. This is hands on with a qualified instructor.

There are also Area courses that can be completed through Cadet Forces. Cadets partake in a weeklong intensive course, with the opportunity for solo flights once training is completed. Qualified instructors do all the training. There are costs relating to the flying involved in this course. The Squadron does have scholarships that may be awarded.

Power Flying:

Another National Course that cadets can apply for is the Power Flying Course. This is an intensive 14-day course that cadets will train to fly in civilian aircraft. There is the opportunity to go solo once the training and medical criteria have been met. This course is subsidised by the NZ Airforce and ATC Association of NZ. The Squadron does have a scholarship that may be awarded.

Target Shooting:

After the Cadets have completed their Firearm Safety lessons and test, they are able to participate in the Squadrons regular Target Shooting. The Squadron uses .22 rifles on a range with a qualified RSO (Range Safety Officer). The squadron competes against other ATC units in Auckland and throughout the country with an excellent record. 6 Squadron have won the Eden Roskil Shooting competition for '02 and '03 and 2nd place in 2004. In 2005 and 2006 we won the shooting competition and had the top shot.

First Aid and Bushcraft:

The squadron recognises and supports the cadets in first aid and bushcraft education. Training is completed on Monday night's and is put in to practice in exercises held on our camps. The officers in the unit are first aid qualified and have completed Risk Management Courses.

Leadership Training:

As a cadet in the unit, you will complete a three-year training programme with the aim to promote you to a Junior Leader (Rank of Corporal). Throughout the training there will be camps and courses that train you to be able to instruct and lead others. This covers leadership, drill instructor, bush travel, code of behaviour, and Risk Management to name a few.

Drill:

Being able to participate in Parades every Monday night is part of being in the Air Training Corps. Not only does this improve self-discipline, but also creates pride in being part of the organisation. The squadron plays an active role in ANZAC Day Parades at East Coast Bays RSA (including Cenotaph Drill), and Battle of Britain Parades. The squadron parades with SLR Drill rifles.

Inter-squadron and other activities:

The six Auckland ATC Squadrons compete in various sports days and competitions. These events are a great opportunity to meet other cadets while having fun. 6 Squadron does very well at these events. There are other activities that we organise as team day activities. Rock climbing, Waiwera pools, paintball, and visiting other units – like the Sea Cadet Corp.