Are you 12 or older?

Do you want to meet new friends?

Do you want to try new challenges?

Do you want to have fun?

Then we have just the thing for you…

Become a Sea Cadet!

Sea Cadets is friends.

Sea Cadets is challenge.

Sea Cadets is fun.

Citizenship

Leadership

Community Service

Drill

Sports

Marksmanship

First Aid

Survival

Music

Sailing

Seamanship

Communications

Rope Work

Ship's Operations

Small Craft Operations

You will participate in these activities during the weekly meetings and on some weekends. You may also apply to attend a summer camp training course.

What does it cost to join Sea Cadets?There are no registration fees or dues to join the Cadet Program. Upon joining, uniforms and accoutrements are provided free of charge.

Cadets and parents are encouraged to participate in and contribute to fundraising on behalf of the Local Sponsoring Committee and League, to offset costs not covered by the Department of National Defence.

How will Sea Cadets help you at school?

Your schoolwork will benefit from the problem-solving and leadership skills you develop in the Cadet Program. You’ll be more organized, you’ll be better able to focus and you’ll learn to work in a team.

Who joins Sea Cadets?

There are currently about 10,500 Sea Cadets across Canada!

Former cadets include astronaut Marc Garneau and comedian Rick Mercer. Maybe someday we’ll be using your name in our brochure!

Do I have to join the Canadian Forces?

Absolutely not! The Cadet Program is a great way to make friends, find out more about Canada and develop new skills that will be with you for life no matter what career you choose.

How can I join?

Visit your local cadet corps.

Fill out the forms below and have them signed by a parent or guardian.

Application for Membership in the Canadian Cadet Organizations

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