York Sea Cadets is a uniformed youth organisation open to young people aged between 12 and 18 with a junior section for 10 to 12 year olds. Their aim is to teach good citizenship, respect, discipline and initiative. Cadets are encouraged to take part in sport, camping, adventure training, boatwork activities and the Duke of Edinburgh,s Award Scheme.

The Sea Cadets helps local children to develop into responsible, well discplined and broadminded adults

Serving in the Sea Cadets helps young people towards gaining employment or for joining the armed forces