Thank you for your interest in joining the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps!
We will respond for your request for information within 24 hours via text, email, and phone call.
Fall 2023 Enrollment Period:
September 9, 2023 to December 16, 2023
We will respond for your request for information within 24 hours via text, email, and phone call.
Fall 2023 Enrollment Period:
September 9, 2023 to December 16, 2023
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Steps to Joining Sea Cadets:
1. Contact Unit Fill out the form above to get in contact with us! We will contact you first via text message within 24 hours. If we cannot contact you within 14 days, we remove your information from our system. 2. First Contact Our Unit Commanding Officer personally interviews each new Cadet AND their families. Whether over the phone or at drill, this important step allows for ample information to be given and questions to be answered. 3. Shadow Day Shadow Day is a where new Cadets can attend a unit drill and experience what it is like to be in our youth program. Shadow Day is free to attend. All new Cadets must attend Shadow Day before they can enroll. For more information about Shadow Day click the button below! |
4. Decide to Join
Joining our youth program is a big decision. Who we are and what we do is different than anything else available to youth today. We might not be the right fit for everyone and that is ok!
5. Submit Enrollment Forms
Our enrollment forms, located below, are a detailed snapshot of who is enrolling. We require a sports-type physical by a doctor (Pages 5&6), a copy of the new Cadets' immunization record and insurance card. We are here to answer any questions you have!
6. Enrollment Fees
Cost should NEVER be a barrier to consider joining us. We are here for any kid who wants to be with us to be able to participate fully in our youth program. Our Unit Commanding Officer works directly with families to help make any kids dream, a reality!
The New Cadet Enrollment Fee is $350 and every year there after, Re-enrollment Fees are $125.
The enrollment forms and fees must be submitted together. Our Costs Sheet can be found below.
7. Welcome Aboard!
New Cadets are welcomed in an enrollment ceremony where we all reaffirm our commitment to professionalism, honor, integrity, and our military-based environment. We look forward to all you can accomplish in the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps!
New Cadet Requirements:
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1. Pass Our Physical Readiness Test
Based on the Presidential Physical Fitness Test in a typical gym class, our fitness standard, found below, consists of push-ups, the plank, and a 1-mile run. New Cadets are NOT required to pass this standard on Shadow Day, however this standard MUST be passed upon enrollment and at least once every 6 months. We recommend the U.S. Navy's 5-Week Fitness Plan, found below, for those who need help with getting physically fit. We are very proud of our focus to the "whole person" approach of instilling the importance of a sound mind, body, and spirit. |
2. Comply with our Grooming Standard
Our grooming standard is based on the U.S. Navy's standard. This is meant to keep youth professional in appearance that will be required of them if they are to join the military or seek a well-paying job after high school. Males are clean-shaven and hair is no more than 2 inches in bulk. This haircut is often referred to as a "high and tight." Females are in buns, neat in appearance. Hair coloring be a natural color and complement the individual.
3. Attend trainings, at least 1 per year
There are over 350+ trainings to attend annually, including medical, aviation, police/fire, special forces, cyber security, culinary, construction/engineering, and more! Our trainings consist of multiple hours per day of: team-building physical training activities and calisthenics; close-order military drill and formation; periods of classroom, homework, and practical hands-on instruction; and military training in the field. There is no limit to how many trainings Cadets can attend!
League Cadets, ages 10 to 13 (middle school)
Doing more trainings directly equals more satisfaction in participating in our youth program.
There are over 350+ trainings to attend annually, including medical, aviation, police/fire, special forces, cyber security, culinary, construction/engineering, and more! Our trainings consist of multiple hours per day of: team-building physical training activities and calisthenics; close-order military drill and formation; periods of classroom, homework, and practical hands-on instruction; and military training in the field. There is no limit to how many trainings Cadets can attend!
League Cadets, ages 10 to 13 (middle school)
- (Optional) one-week "Orientation" training with other age appropriate trainings available to attend after graduating from Orientation
- (Required) one to two-week Recruit Training “bootcamp” with other advanced trainings available to attend after graduating bootcamp.
- One advanced training must be attended annually
Doing more trainings directly equals more satisfaction in participating in our youth program.
4. Attend drills, year-round
We hold drills on the 2nd the 4th Saturdays of the month from 9am to 3pm (except July/August because of trainings). All Cadets are only allowed to be absent for 5 drills annually (not including conflicts with sports, sickness, family vacations, etc). Being a part of our youth program is a commitment and requires attendance at drill to earn any of the benefits we offer. Our unit drill calendar can be found below.
We hold drills on the 2nd the 4th Saturdays of the month from 9am to 3pm (except July/August because of trainings). All Cadets are only allowed to be absent for 5 drills annually (not including conflicts with sports, sickness, family vacations, etc). Being a part of our youth program is a commitment and requires attendance at drill to earn any of the benefits we offer. Our unit drill calendar can be found below.
5. Be a student passing ALL their classes
Sea Cadets is a youth program and considered an extracurricular activity. School always comes first! New Cadets must submit their latest report card showing that they are passing ALL of their classes, with no grade below a C-. Those who score a B (83) or higher earn recognition for their efforts.
5. Be a student passing ALL their classes
Sea Cadets is a youth program and considered an extracurricular activity. School always comes first! New Cadets must submit their latest report card showing that they are passing ALL of their classes, with no grade below a C-. Those who score a B (83) or higher earn recognition for their efforts.
