FAQs
| Who can be a Sea Cadet? | Any youth who has reached their 12th birthday and has not turned 19 can be a Sea Cadet. When you register, you will need to bring your birth certificate, passport or landed immigrant card; and your BC Service/CareCard. We will take photocopies of these and return them the same night. |
| What does it cost to join? | 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. |
| When do I get a uniform? | You will be loaned (at no charge) a uniform within the first 3 to 5 weeks. |
| What sort of things do Sea Cadets do? | Sea Cadets do many things including: sailing & safe boating, range safety, drill, music, and ship tours. In addition, Sea Cadets learn naval history & knowledge, Canadian citizenship, leadership, and instructional techniques. Cadets can also get involved in the Duke of Edinburgh program. |
| What nights do Sea Cadets meet? | RCSCC Invincible (Maple Ridge’s Sea Cadet corps) parades on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm to 9:15pm during school months. |
| Where is Maple Ridge’s Sea Cadet Corps located? | Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Invincible parades at the Maple Ridge Legion located at 12101 224th Street. |
| Do Sea Cadets do anything on weekends? | Most definitely yes. During the training year (September to June) we do several weekend activities. These range from onboard weekends where the cadets stay at local facilities; to sail weekends, adventure training, ship, tours and public parades. |
| What about summertime? | Every year Sea Cadets from all across Canada apply for summer training. There are numerous courses that are run and are provided at no charge. Cadets taking 3 week and longer courses are paid to attend. Each course is specialized to allow the cadets to reach certain goals. Courses available at HMCS Quadra in Comox, BC include:
In addition, some courses are shared with Army or Air cadets and are offered at other training camps:
In addition to summer training, a select group of Sea Cadets get the privilege of visiting other countries (at no charge) on an international exchange. Exchange locations include:
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| Who runs the program? | The program is run and administered by a select group of reserve officers specially trained to instruct cadets. These officers are members of the Canadian Forces and take courses that give them specialized training in working with youth, organizing cadet activities, and harassment & abuse prevention. |
| Can parents get involved? | Absolutely! Parents are encouraged to join the local sponsoring League – The Maple Ridge Branch of the Navy League of Canada. Your membership allows you to attend meetings and have a say in the operation of the Branch. The Branch organizes fund-raising activities to support extra training exercises. |
| How can I contact someone for more information? | Just click on the Contact Us menu for contact information. If you have any questions, comments or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us. |