United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps:
George Horvath Division
United States Navy League Cadet Corps:
Training Ship Indianapolis
"Even when you give up on yourself we will never give up on you..." - US Navy Chiefs
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This page is for communications between staff and parents. Unit informational releases for parents and other pertinent information will be listed here.
If you have a concern about your young sailor, you can simply send an email to HQ and have your concerns addressed privately. If there is more than one person asking for direction, the information will be passed along here.
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Want to know how to help your child succeed in Sea Cadets? Keep a sharp lookout here for udpated links to sites that will help build your cadet into a better citizen and shipmate for life! Click on the pics to give your sailor an edge!
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Opportunities!!
There are many different events around the valley cadets can participate in to earn ribbons and awards! Check the calendar, news page and other locations throughout the website to find more information about the things available for your cadet!
Click on the link above to download a copy of our brochure to give to your friends and neighbors interested in the program!
The Sea Cadet Mission
The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a nationwide organization dedicated to helping American youth realize personal success and achievement through a nautically oriented training program. Through Sea Cadet leadership, young Americans ages 11 through 13 (Navy League Cadets) and ages 13 through 17 (Sea Cadets) develop interest and skill in basic seamanship and its naval adaptations, while learning the value of patriotism, courage, self reliance, teamwork and accountability.
The NLCC Training Ship Indianapolis is sponsored by the Washington Elementary School District. With this sponsoring, the Training Ship Indianapolis is able to offer reduced annual dues and low cost summer trainings to our cadets. The Training Ship Indianapolis includes only Navy League Cadets (ages 11 through 13) allowing older cadets to serve with Sea Cadet units in the area once they reach the age of 14.
Sea Cadets train aboard U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and shore activities, and are authorized by the Secretary of the Navy to wear Navy uniforms marked with Naval Sea Cadet insignia. Over 300 Sea Cadet units are opening in nearly every state as well as Puerto Rico and Guam, with some 9,500 members. Locally we participate in parades, color guards, marksmanship training, fireman training, SCUBA and other activities. We also work on community service activities.
Membership in the Sea Cadets allows teenagers to sample military life with no obligation to join any branch of the armed forces. Should cadets decide to enlist in the Navy or Coast Guard, their training may allow them entry at an advance paygrade. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps affords equal opportunity for participation to all young Americans regardless of race, color, religion, gender or disability.
This program is NOT for everyone.
Those who join thinking it's playing "dress-ups" in sailor suits, or join to lose weight, or join because they're forced into it by parents or others, generally don't stay long. For those who want to learn the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, and about Navy life, and want some discipline in their life, this is an excellent program. Cadets are expected to care for themselves during the program, establishing goals and benchmarks to help them succeed in future endeavors, employment and opportunities.