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18 RCSCC Vanguard

Sailing. Leadership. Service. Fitness. Friendship.

A free school-year youth program for ages 12–18 with hands-on activities, weekend events, and summer training opportunities.

Join for Free Ages 12–18
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Free

No fees. Uniforms provided.

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School Year

Weekly training during the school year.
Every Tuesday at 18:30

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Summer

Free summer training for cadets.

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Toronto

Training at HMCS York.
659 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto

A Program Full of Real Activities

Cadets learn by doing. During the school year, Vanguard cadets take part in parade nights, leadership training, fitness, marksmanship, music, seamanship, citizenship activities, and special events. In warmer months and summer training, cadets can develop sailing and boating skills on the water.

Cadets sailing on the water

Sailing & Boating

Learn sailing, boating safety, teamwork on the water, and confidence around boats.

Cadets operating a boat

Seamanship Skills

Practice boat handling, navigation awareness, ropes, safety procedures, and communication.

Cadets practicing ceremonial drill

Drill & Ceremonial

Develop discipline, focus, pride, and teamwork through ceremonial training.

Cadet speaking with officer during training

Leadership Training

Build responsibility, communication, mentoring skills, and confidence as cadets advance.

Cadets at marksmanship practice

Marksmanship

Train safely in focus, patience, concentration, and controlled technique.

Vanguard cadet band

Music & Band

Explore music, rhythm, performance, teamwork, and ceremonial participation.

Cadets receiving outdoor training instruction

Outdoor Training

Learn outside through briefings, teamwork, safety, and activity-based training.

Cadet receiving an award

Awards & Achievement

Celebrate effort, progress, leadership, service, and personal growth.

Sea Cadets near Toronto waterfront

Real Experiences in Toronto

From training at HMCS York to activities on Toronto’s waterfront, cadets experience teamwork, leadership, and adventure in a safe and supervised environment. The program gives youth a meaningful school-year activity and opens the door to free summer training opportunities.

  • Free youth program
  • Uniform provided
  • No previous experience needed
  • Free summer opportunities

More Vanguard Moments

Cadets on parade Cadet inspection Cadet receiving award Cadets boating Cadet on boat with Toronto skyline

Ready to try Sea Cadets?

Join 18 RCSCC Vanguard — free program for youth ages 12–18.

 

Weekly training during the school year. Every Tuesday at 18:30
Training at HMCS York. 659 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto

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