The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a program for kids ages 11 to 17 who have a interest in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and fun. This program is basically a toned down version of the Navy reserve for kids. It’s almost the same thought because you move through the ranks, get to wear real Navy uniforms, and go to boot camp. Some of the things you do are march in parades with your unit in your dress whites and also do color guard which is where you get flags and rifles and learn how to do patterns and routines. Along with the normal classes and training during the summer you can join 10 day advance classes like marksmanship (shooting), sailing, medical, and much much more. If you get really into it between your junior and senior year of high school you can even sign up for a Sea Cadet Exchange Program in 50 different countries.
Before you can go to any advanced classes you need to complete boot camp. Now its obviously not 9 weeks like the real one , its just two weeks where you learn how to shine your shoes and make your bunk. You’ll take classes for military conduct and how to treat Superior Officers. It may be challenging but fun as some Cadets say that boot camp was the most fun they’ve had in the corps. I swear you will never regret going in to the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets.
~Jacob Andrews