What is the Cadet Program?
The aim of the Cadet Program is to develop in youth
the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; promote physical fitness; and stimulate and interest in the Sea, Land and Air activities of the Canadian Forces.
or General Questions about Sea Cadets please contact: LT(N) Jay Tousaw
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets learn about the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water.
Sea Cadets specialize in sailing, seamanship, shipboard life, naval communications, power boat handling, boat repair, and marine engineering. Selected senior cadets have the opportunity to attend International Exchanges, to sail aboard a Tall Ship or participate in ship deployments aboard Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard ships. Additionally, Sea Cadets can compete for a chance to participate in annual sailing regattas!
Sea Cadets also participate in ceremonial events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian naval heritage.
The hands-on activities, exciting challenges and leadership opportunities for Sea Cadets are many. Canada’s motto, A Mari usque ad Mare ("From Sea to Sea") can be applied to Sea Cadets. With Sea Cadet Corps found all across the country and given Canada’s abundance of water and shoreline, the opportunities are many whether inland or on either coast. You are bound to observe a Sea Cadet making a splash somewhere, from sea to sea.
What do Sea Cadets do?
The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada that includes
It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about Sea, Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Cadets are encouraged to become active responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.
Cadet also learn valuable life and work skills such as team work, leadership and citizenship.
Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Why Do youth aged 12 - 18 years old join cadets?
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets learn about the naval and maritime environment by participating in a variety of activities on and off the water.
Sea Cadets specialize in sailing, seamanship, shipboard life, naval communications, power boat handling, boat repair, and marine engineering. Selected senior cadets have the opportunity to attend International Exchanges, to sail aboard a Tall Ship or participate in ship deployments aboard Royal Canadian Navy and Coast Guard ships. Additionally, Sea Cadets can compete for a chance to participate in annual sailing regattas!
Sea Cadets also participate in ceremonial events and citizenship activities that allow them to connect to their Canadian naval heritage.
The hands-on activities, exciting challenges and leadership opportunities for Sea Cadets are many. Canada’s motto, A Mari usque ad Mare ("From Sea to Sea") can be applied to Sea Cadets. With Sea Cadet Corps found all across the country and given Canada’s abundance of water and shoreline, the opportunities are many whether inland or on either coast. You are bound to observe a Sea Cadet making a splash somewhere, from sea to sea.
What do Sea Cadets do?
- Sailing
- Nautical Activities
- Small Craft Operations
- Navigation
- Naval Communication
- Summer Training
- First Aid Training
- Leadership Training
- And much more
The Cadet Program is one of the largest federally sponsored youth programs in Canada that includes
- Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp
- Royal Canadian Army Cadets
- Royal Canadian Air Cadets
It is a national program for young Canadians aged 12 to 18 who are interested in participating in a variety of fun, challenging and rewarding activities while learning about Sea, Army and Air activities of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Cadets are encouraged to become active responsible members of their communities. They make valuable contributions to Canadian society on a daily basis in terms of environmental, citizenship and community activities.
Cadet also learn valuable life and work skills such as team work, leadership and citizenship.
Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Why Do youth aged 12 - 18 years old join cadets?
- To have fun;
- To be with their friends and to make new ones
- To participate in unique and interesting challenges
- To participate in diverse training at no cost
- To learn valuable life and work skills
- To Improve self confidences
- Invites all Canadians Aged 12 - 18
- Instills Canadian military values
- Develops youth attributes of Citizenship, Leadership and fitness
- Leaves a positive life-long impact through a set of positive youth outcomes
- Cadets are proud Canadians
- Cadets are Healthy in mind & body
- Cadets contribute to Canada's Future
- Cadets seek and appreciate healthy discipline
- Cadets represent Canada in a positive light
