How to Join

Are you interested in joining Cadets or simply curious? Here's where to get more information on how to join Sea Cadets!

Who Can join?

• 12 to 18 years old 

• Interested in the Sea, Army or Air Cadet Organizations 

• Parental/guardian permission

Online Registration Tool

Cadets Canada has rolled out a new way to register in 3 simple steps using the new Online Registration Tool:

• Log on to the Online Registration Tool (ORT). Enter your desired corps (220 Admiral Budge) and e-mail address to receive your registration link. 

• Using the registration link provided to you via email you are ready to start your registration process. Follow the directions in the form, and once the registration is complete you will receive an email confirmation that your information has been sent to your chosen corps. 

• The Corps staff will contact you to arrange a time to review official identification, address any questions that require clarification, and welcome you to the Cadet Program! 

If you have any questions regarding the ORT please go to our FAQ Page. 

Required documents

These are the documents you need to join ADMIRAL BUDGE:

• Proof of age (one of the following):

  • a valid Canadian passport;

  • a birth certificate issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal government agency;

  • any card, visa or permit (work, study, resident, etc.) (with photo) issued by the Canadian government which legally authorizes the person to reside in Canada for an extended period of time; or

  • any identification card (with or without photo) issued by a Canadian provincial, territorial or federal government agency. No certificates of live birth please.

• Proof of health insurance: Provincial or Territorial health insurance card or private insurance (ie. Blue Cross) card.

• Application Forms; which can be downloaded using the Online Registration Tool,
  https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/cadets-junior-canadian-rangers/cadets/join-us/online-registration-tool.html

To help speed up the registration process, you may wish to complete the application form and bring it along with a photocopy of these documents.

How much does it cost?

There is NO COST for a cadet to be a part of the organization. The Cadet Program is funded by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the civilian Navy League, Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League of Canada. 

The civilian sponsor requires local community support to meet its obligations that include accommodations, training aids and equipment and program enhancements not otherwise provided. Parents and cadets are expected to participate in and contribute to fund raising as required by the League’s local sponsoring element.

Do you have more Questions?

Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Admiral Budge

9565, Hurricane Rd. North Saanich, BC V8L 5V5 (See map)

Email: 220Sea@cadets.gc.ca

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdmiralBudge

Instagram: @220Budge

Cadets/Parent Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AdmiralBudge

Phone: 250-656-3344 (Monitored on Thursday from 6:15pm to 9pm)  

Do I have to join the Canadian Forces?

Absolutely not! The Cadet Program is a great way to have fun, be challenged and make friends. You also find out more about Canada and develop new skills that will be with you for life, no matter what career you choose.