What we do
At Beccles and Lowestoft we aim to give young people an experience that will help them grow into the person they want to be in a safe and friendly environment. Through various activities and adventures, we learn teamwork, respect, loyalty, self-confidence, commitment, self-discipline, honesty and how to be the best version of ourselves.
You learn life skills. I was 12, very quiet and shy. Cadets makes you find the confidence. You feel part of something special. Serafina, 15
We offer a range of different activities from sailing, windsurfing and powerboating - to rock climbing, camping, and music - plus, so much more! At Beccles and Lowestoft you are also able to gain different qualifications that you can take with you once you leave Sea Cadets!
"It makes me feel I can do things others can't. I don't want to stay in my house every day. I want to see how the world is."
Shaun, 13
It is our priority to make sure that Sea Cadets is a safe environment young people can go to, to be themselves. Click here to find out more about how we safeguard our young people.
Our unit, situated on Fen Lane, is the hub of all our activity. Cadets attending Beccles and Lowestoft can look forward to taking part in the following activities:
- Mountain biking
- Seamanship skills (rope and knot work)
- Canoeing
- Paddleboarding
- Marching and ceremonial activities
- Duke of Edinburgh's Award
- BTEC in Teamwork and Leadership
- Powerboating
- Adventurous training (expeditions)
- Sailing
- Catering
- Naval knowledge and history
- Marine Engineering
- Teamwork activities
- Summer camps
Adult volunteers supporting our young people can also benefit from taking part, and training in, all of the above activities and are the backbone of our units. Whether they are helping to maintain our boats, making cups of tea or taking groups of young people on the water, we couldn't do it without them.
How to get involved?
If you like the sound of the activities above, and you are a young person (or parent) aged 9-17, or an adult aged 18+, please head to our Get in Touch page to find out how to contact us, or send us a message. We can't wait to hear from you.
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