Thank you for your interest in learning more about our youth program!
How to Join Our Youth Program
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1. Contact Us
Fill out the form above to get in contact with us! 2. First Contact Our Unit Commanding Officer, who leads our unit, personally reaches out to each new applicant and their family. They will contact you, answer all your questions, and guide you through the process, ensuring you feel confident and informed every step of the way. 3. Recruit Orientation Think of Recruit Orientation as a "try-out" for our unit. It's a chance for new applicants to experience what it's like to be part of our youth program. Best of all, Recruit Orientation is FREE to attend! All new applicants must attend at least one session before they can enroll. Families are welcome to join in, but it's not required. For more information about Recruit Orientation, click the button below! |
4. Decide to Join
We know that joining our youth program is a big step. What we offer is truly unique and different from anything else available to teens today. Please let us know your decision so we can support you and provide any help you need along the way.
5. Submit Enrollment Forms
Please click the button below to print and fill out our enrollment forms. Pages 5, 6, 7, and 8 need to be completed by a doctor. We also require a copy of the applicant's immunization record and insurance card. If you have any questions, we're here to help!
6. Enrollment Fees
We believe that cost should never stop someone from joining our youth program. We’re excited to welcome you to the team, no matter your financial situation.
The new Cadet enrollment fee is $350, and the annual re-enrollment fee is $125. Please submit the enrollment forms and fees together. Click the button below to see a detailed breakdown of our program's costs. If you have any questions, we're here to help!
For new Applicants who aspire to serve in the military:
The Sgt Vincenzo B. DiPippo, USMC (Retired) Scholarship covers all costs associated with our youth program and allows participation to be FREE!
More information on this Scholarship can be found by clicking the button below:
7. Welcome Aboard!
New recruits are welcomed with a special enrollment ceremony, where we all come together to reaffirm our Core Values: Honor, Respect, Commitment, and Service. We’re excited to see everything you will achieve in the Sea Cadets!
Enrollment Requirements
We focus on the potential of each applicant, not just where they are now. Anything is possible to achieve with hard work and dedication!
We focus on the potential of each applicant, not just where they are now. Anything is possible to achieve with hard work and dedication!
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1. Pass our Physical Readiness Test (PRT) within the first 3 months
Applicants need to show that they have the potential to pass our Physical Readiness Test (PRT). While passing the PRT is not required to enroll, applicants must pass it within 3 months of joining and then at least once every 6 months. Click the button below to see our PRT scoring standards, which are based on age and gender. The test includes push-ups, the plank, and a 1-mile run. If applicants need help getting in shape, we recommend using the U.S. Navy's 5-Week Fitness Plan, which you can find below. |
2. Follow our appearance standards
We get to wear the U.S. Navy uniform, which is really exciting! Because of this, we need to follow their dress rules to look sharp and professional. For boys, this means being clean-shaven and keeping their hair shorter than 2 inches. For girls, hair needs to be in a bun or styled so that it doesn't touch the collar. If you want to color your hair, it has to be a natural shade.
2. Follow our appearance standards
We get to wear the U.S. Navy uniform, which is really exciting! Because of this, we need to follow their dress rules to look sharp and professional. For boys, this means being clean-shaven and keeping their hair shorter than 2 inches. For girls, hair needs to be in a bun or styled so that it doesn't touch the collar. If you want to color your hair, it has to be a natural shade.
3. Attend one, 1-week overnight training per year
With over 350 trainings offered each year, there's something for everyone! Teens can explore areas like medical, aviation, police/fire services, special forces, cybersecurity, culinary arts, construction, engineering, and more. Each training includes hours of team-building activities, physical fitness, military drills, and hands-on learning. Cadets can attend as many trainings as they want—more trainings mean more fun and satisfaction in the program. One of our former Cadets even completed 34 trainings in just 4 years. The world is your oyster!
3. Attend one, 1-week overnight training per year
With over 350 trainings offered each year, there's something for everyone! Teens can explore areas like medical, aviation, police/fire services, special forces, cybersecurity, culinary arts, construction, engineering, and more. Each training includes hours of team-building activities, physical fitness, military drills, and hands-on learning. Cadets can attend as many trainings as they want—more trainings mean more fun and satisfaction in the program. One of our former Cadets even completed 34 trainings in just 4 years. The world is your oyster!
- High school students in their first summer, start with a required 9-day Recruit Training (RT) "bootcamp" at Ft. Devens, MA, in mid-July. Other RTs are available nationwide, but this one is the closest to Rhode Island. After graduating RT, Cadets can choose from over 350 trainings nationwide. They must attend at least one training each year.
- Middle school-students in their first summer, start with an optional 7-day Navy League Orientation (NLO) at SUNY Maritime, NY, in mid-July. This is the closest NLO to Rhode Island, but others are available across the country. After graduating NLO, they can access over 100 trainings nationwide. Attending training each year is optional for League Cadets.
4. Attend drills, year-round, 2 Saturday's per month
We hold drills on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except in July and August). Cadets are expected to attend regularly and can only miss up to 5 drills each year (not including absences due to sports, illness, family vacations, etc.). Being part of our program is a commitment, and attending drills is key to earning all the benefits we offer.
Click the button below to view our unit drill calendar.
We hold drills on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (except in July and August). Cadets are expected to attend regularly and can only miss up to 5 drills each year (not including absences due to sports, illness, family vacations, etc.). Being part of our program is a commitment, and attending drills is key to earning all the benefits we offer.
Click the button below to view our unit drill calendar.
5. Be a student, passing all classes
Sea Cadets is a youth program and an extracurricular activity, so school always comes first! Applicants need to submit their latest report card showing they are passing all their classes, with no grade lower than a C-. Cadets who earn a B (83) or higher will receive special awards for their good grades.
5. Be a student, passing all classes
Sea Cadets is a youth program and an extracurricular activity, so school always comes first! Applicants need to submit their latest report card showing they are passing all their classes, with no grade lower than a C-. Cadets who earn a B (83) or higher will receive special awards for their good grades.
