The Sea Cadets

At our national camps and courses, Cadets from all over the country come together to learn subjects and get involved in activities that can’t be covered at their local Unit. For some Cadets, the thought of going away for a week to a new place and sharing a large room with strangers is one big adventure, but for others being away from home for the first time can be a bit daunting. A friendly adult volunteer helps everyone get settled in and then it’s straight into a week of so many different activities that no-one has time to stop and think! Cadets may have to overcome obstacles such as shyness and homesickness, but there’s so much going on that it’s not long before everyone is making life-long friends.

Many of our national events take place on naval bases, where Cadets experience all sorts of activities they never thought possible, from trying the confidence course to working in a naval galley. On our expeditions Cadets might find themselves living in a tent and making breakfast on a tiny stove, while hiking through some wonderful scenery, with only a map and compass for navigation. There are so many different activities available, everyone will find something they can’t wait to try.

At the end of the week our Cadets go home exhausted but happy, having learned new skills, grown in confidence and self-reliance, had a huge amount of fun, and gained a whole bunch of new friends to text and email before you meet up again at the next course!