The Naval Sea Cadet Corps was established by the Navy League of the
U.S. in 1958, federally chartered on Sept. 10, 1962, and is the
premier youth development program of the Navy League. Wearing the
Navy uniform, modified, with support from the Navy and Coast Guard,
the Sea Cadet program is designed for youth 13 through 17 years of age
and the League Cadets from 11 through 13. The goals of the programs
are:
a. To build in every Cadet a sense of patriotism,
courage and self-reliance, confidence, and similar qualities which
will mold strong moral character, good citizenship traits and a
drug-free, gang-free life style;
b. To develop an interest and skill in seamanship and
seagoing subjects;
c. To instill in Cadets an appreciation of the modern Navy
as an essential element of America's defense team; and
d. To make Cadets aware of the prestige of a military
career and increase the advancement potential of those who serve.
Details on the programs may be found at their web site
www.seacadets.org.
The Massachusetts Bay Council provides support, recognition
and awards to the following units in Eastern Massachusetts, including
some financial aid, awards for the annual NSCC Region Swim Meet and Youth
Medals to outstanding Cadets. Those units with asterisks* are sponsored by the council.
Constitution Division*, Methuen, MA
Contact legalmanchief@verizon.net
Gosnold Division*/TS Patriot State*, Buzzards Bay,
MA
http://www.gosnolddiv.bravehost.com
Joseph P. Kennedy Division*, Fall River, MA
http://www.jpkdivision.org
Contact fkirby@jpkdivision.org
Squadron Seven Zulu*/TS Wasp*, Quincy, MA
Contact BYULEAVE@AOL.COM
Worcester (CL 144) Division, Worcester, MA
http://www.worcesterdivision.org/
Boston Minutemen Division*, Gloucester H.S., Gloucester, MA
http://www.bostonminutemendivision.com
http://www.whitmandivision.com
NSCC REGION 1-1
