Evesham

The Cadets

The cadets - the most important element of every successful unit.

We try to make every aspect of our activities fun and adventurous. It is important for young people to be able to have ago at new activities, gaining new skills and qualifications builds self confidence and maturity.

We accept junior cadets from the age of ten years and they progress up to fully enrolled sea cadets at 12 years old, and go through to 18, where they can become staff.
New recruits : Between 10 and 12 years old, new recruits join the Junior Section.
From 12 years and upwards, they join as New Entry Cadets and enrol with the senior cadets after a probationary period.



As a Unit we will accept any child that applies, providing we have the space. Because we are a Sea Cadet Unit we have high expectations of behaviour and discipline, we find children like knowing where the boundaries are and thrive in an environment that is much more structured than school. For those children that have lost the support of a family, we can offer an alternative extended family and lots of friends. Cadets can live anywhere, not just Evesham. Because we are out between Honeybourne and South Littleton you have to have understanding parents that can drive you to the Unit two evenings a week.

We offer hands on training and sport, you do not have to able to read and write or be doing well at school. The things we teach include basic life skills, such as getting on in a group, how to cook, how to concentrate, how to solve lifes puzzles and problems like cleaning shoes properly, how to iron a shirt and dress smartly.

Uniform and most equipment, is provided by the Unit, although parents must pay a returnable unifrom deposit.

Junior Cadets 10-12

This is about having fun and making friends. You'll take part in lots of events and activities like sailing, canoeing and abseiling, plus learn about first aid and communications.

Sea Cadets 12-18

Get to grips with subjects both on water and land as part of basic training, all on a nautical theme. You can take part in courses and competitions ranging from rock climbing and shooting to music, power boating and sailing. These can give you a head start in life and boost your confidence, plus it's good fun.