Sea Cadets makes exploring the world, and who you want to be, feel safe and exciting at the same time.
Life feels different
Sea Cadets is different from school. There's a lot of learning. But it's done through activities – on the water, on land and in the unit – and our volunteers leading by example.
It's also different from home, a break from screens and being cooped up inside.
Horizons open
Teenagers meet other cadets at events around the UK, and on trips abroad. They become comfortable with people from different places and backgrounds, which can make going out into the world so much easier later on.
The support feels different, too
Our friendly, committed volunteers – some from a naval background, many not – look after our cadets, and help to draw out anyone who's shy.
If you think Sea Cadets sounds like having orders barked at you, think again. Many cadets do want to learn to be a bit more self-disciplined, and our volunteers will help with that and make it fun. But they also help young people to try things they've never done before, safely, and to support them until they achieve it.
A second family
Friendships are born out of working together and playing together. Everyone looks after each other at Sea Cadets. There's a lot of respect in the air. And many teenagers and volunteers say it's like belonging to a second family.
We take this responsibility extremely seriously and have robust, active safeguarding practices in place to ensure all young people feel secure and protected in Sea Cadets today.
Much more than a youth club
Many teenagers arrive at Sea Cadets excited at the prospect of all the adventures and activities they can have with us. And they’re brilliant fun. But quickly they see the depth of what they can gain here for their future and they grab it with both hands!
A future
You can literally see the difference Sea Cadets can make. In how our teenagers hold themselves, welcome new people, and support each other. How they listen better in school, aren’t offended by constructive feedback, and get on with teachers. And how composed they are in that precious first job or college or university interview.
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