CENTRAL IOWA DIVISION SEA CADETS CENTRAL IOWA DIVISION SEA CADETS A program for youth ages 10 – 17

Program History National Headquarters in Arlington, VA Organization Federally chartered by Congress in 1962 One unit in currently in Iowa, formed in January 2002 Local units led and managed by volunteers

Program Costs $94.50 to enroll for one year which includes uniform name tapes Uniforms are issued free of charge for use while in program $53 to re-enroll in future years

Central Iowa Division Points of Pride Well-trained, professional cadet corps Many former cadets in college Over 100 former cadets in military service Command Excellence Award yearly since 2004 National Unit Commendation Award yearly since 2006 Top Inspection score of any Midwest unit One of the largest units in the nation

What Do We Do? Wide variety of adventure and military activities Privilege of wearing US Navy uniforms Summer Training Experiences Develop Leadership Skills Learn marketable skills Community Service Work hard and have a good time!

What We are About Among the best youth development programs available to kids Develop confidence, respect for others and self, self-discipline, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and leadership skills Provide interesting, interactive, challenging, hands-on activities

What We Are NOT About Not a correctional “boot camp” program Not equipped to deal with highly oppositional youth or youth with authority problems Not a babysitting service Not about building a false sense of self- esteem Not about creating false expectations

The Heart of the Cadet Experience (Developing Enduring Virtues and Life Skills) Sense of honor and integrity Sense of honor and integrity Selflessness Selflessness Service to others Service to others Respect for self and others Respect for self and others Teamwork Teamwork Work ethic Work ethic Handling stress Handling stress Self-control Self-control Time management Time management Tolerance for frustration Tolerance for frustration Ability to handle disappointment and failure Ability to handle disappointment and failure Take responsibility for actions Take responsibility for actions

The Iowa Sea Cadet Experience

Opportunities in Sea Cadets New Skills, self-confidence, self-discipline, and a legitimate sense of accomplishment Weekend drill activities Summer training opportunities Travel Make friends, meet youth with similar interests Recognition for accomplishments Awareness of scholarships/opportunities for Academy appointments Enlist at an advanced pay grade

Membership Requirements Satisfactory school No felony convictions; no substance use; Willingness to train and accept legitimate authority DESIRE TO BELONG & MOTIVATION TO SUCCEED—can’t be just mom or dad’s idea

Cadet Commitment Wear the uniform correctly Follow orders Attend regularly Community/unit involvement Meet grooming requirements Be on time or early Be motivated to grow, accept challenges with enthusiasm

If you decide to enroll… Complete referral form at or call

Enroll having decided it’s time for you to be in The Company Of Leaders.

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