PARENTS & GUARDIANS
SAFETY
Safety is our top priority. All of our volunteers must undergo a background check before becoming a member of our officer corps, and cadets are under adult supervision during training events. Safety briefings are also included in our training curriculum.
TIME COMMITMENT
Our training program should not interfere with your cadet's schoolwork. Cadet units typically meet only one night per week or one weekend per month during the school year. Normally, training away from home is conducted only during school vacation periods. You may actually find that your son or daughter takes a more serious approach to his or her schoolwork due to the discipline and emphasis on excellence that this program instills in its cadets. Cadets are also required to be full-time students to enroll in the program.
INCLUSION
We strongly believe in the positive impact that our program has on our nation, our sea services and our youth so it is important to us that we are accessible to anyone who wants to join us regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic or geographic background or physical disability. We are ADA-compliant.
Promoting a culture of inclusion across our diverse cadet corps is something we take very seriously, and we have a zero tolerance policy for hazing and bullying.
SHADOW FOR A DAY
Would you like to know more? Parents we offer the opportunity for your child to come and shadow for a day. A parent must come with the child to drop them off at the start of the day and to spend an hour or so learning about the program and its requirements. Parents are them asked to come back at the end of the day and asked to decided at that time if the Sea Cadet program is something that fits your child. Further details of the shadowing opportunity will be discussed when our Recruiting Officer reaches out to you following your completion of the 'Contact us' form, which you can find here on the website.
SAFETY
Safety is our top priority. All of our volunteers must undergo a background check before becoming a member of our officer corps, and cadets are under adult supervision during training events. Safety briefings are also included in our training curriculum.
TIME COMMITMENT
Our training program should not interfere with your cadet's schoolwork. Cadet units typically meet only one night per week or one weekend per month during the school year. Normally, training away from home is conducted only during school vacation periods. You may actually find that your son or daughter takes a more serious approach to his or her schoolwork due to the discipline and emphasis on excellence that this program instills in its cadets. Cadets are also required to be full-time students to enroll in the program.
INCLUSION
We strongly believe in the positive impact that our program has on our nation, our sea services and our youth so it is important to us that we are accessible to anyone who wants to join us regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic or geographic background or physical disability. We are ADA-compliant.
Promoting a culture of inclusion across our diverse cadet corps is something we take very seriously, and we have a zero tolerance policy for hazing and bullying.
SHADOW FOR A DAY
Would you like to know more? Parents we offer the opportunity for your child to come and shadow for a day. A parent must come with the child to drop them off at the start of the day and to spend an hour or so learning about the program and its requirements. Parents are them asked to come back at the end of the day and asked to decided at that time if the Sea Cadet program is something that fits your child. Further details of the shadowing opportunity will be discussed when our Recruiting Officer reaches out to you following your completion of the 'Contact us' form, which you can find here on the website.
“Our son has grown so much... his confidence is high and his vision for his future is limitless. I am so glad we found out about the program. I know he will grow in to a wonderful, fine young man with the leadership and dedication this program requires. We are so thankful for all the volunteers that make this available.
— Sea Cadet Parent |
“Sea Cadets provides children with many opportunities that serve to increase their vocational skills in the future. Cadets are expected to maintain high standards of leadership, to advance in rank, maintain their fitness levels and attend training's that help their personal growth. All these things work together to help children grow into responsible citizens.
— Sea Cadet Parent and Volunteer. |
“My daughter has only been in the Naval Sea Cadet Corps for half a year. Even in that short time, the growth in confidence, discipline, respect and direction has been remarkable. My daughter loves her division and I am a very grateful parent!
— Sea Cadet Parent |