BLUE - Knowledge, Inquiry, and STEM

The pursuit of knowledge and understanding is critical to the betterment of humanity. Included in this category are courses and activities intended to develop such understanding in our cadets along with experiences, activities, competitions and explorations into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics as well as Career Exploration, Teamwork, and Leadership.

Patriotism

It is the responsibility of every citizen to know and understand the country in which they live, work, pay taxes to uphold, and potentially defend from common enemies. With that in mind, we ask that our cadets earn a basic understanding of the principles which define our country.

US Citizenship Exam

Immigrants desiring citizenship in the United Statess are required to pass the United Stated Citizenship Exam. It is essentially a civics test which evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of U.S. history and government.

Patriot's Pen

Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition encourages students to use their minds and knowledge of America's history and their experience of today's American society to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme.

Voices of Democracy

Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay.

Civics Bee

The National Civics Bee® is an annual competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th and 8th grade students flex their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes.

STEM-TSA

The Technology Students Association (TSA)* is a national organization of students engaged in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). TSA’s membership includes more than 250,000 middle and high school students across the United States, and is supported by educators, parents, and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society. Members learn through exciting competitive events, leadership opportunities, and much more. A wide range of activities makes TSA a positive experience for every student. TSA provides much of the STEM component of our program.

Wolf Squadron doesn't merely believe in these things, we live it. It's part of our DNA. We work with TSA to provide a backbone for our STEM activities and provide Sea Cadets a parallel pathway to build career, technical and leadership skills. Our district's vision, The Sea Cadet's core values and character-building focus, and the leadership and STEM activities provided by TSA create the perfect mix necessary to keep our cadets engaged and growing through all their years in the program.

Knowledge Bowl

Work in progress

Cyber Partiot

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Cyber Range

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IBC - Integrity, Bearing and Conduct Course

Work in progress

Book Study

We have several books on honor, service, loyalty, and vision that are excellent guides to understanding these traits as essential to leadership. As a study group (at least three cadets), read and discuss the chapters of one or more of these books, and be prepared to share the principles they contain with your fellow cadets.

Win Forever by Pete Carroll
Win Forever Book

Pete Carroll is one of college football's most successful coaches. He is also one of the smartest and most philosophical. He calls his coaching approach "Win Forever" and preaches it not just on the field, but to local kids and business audiences in the off-season. While his book has plenty of behind-the-scenes stories featuring some of the most famous names in sports, it's really about Carroll's approach to leadership, whether he's organizing anti-gang rallies or chatting with at-risk youth in LA's inner city neighborhoods. Win Forever holds valuable insight for coaches, executives, teachers, and leaders of all kinds

Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass by Admiral Sandra Stosz
Breaking Ice Book

In Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass, Admiral Sandy Stosz draws upon her forty years of extensive experience and wisdom to provide tools that will help leaders reach their goals and succeed at every level. Character-centered, proven leadership principles emerge from these engaging, personal stories that teach leaders how to find and then become an inspiring mentor; implement successful diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; successfully lead in a complex environment; and much more.

Make Your Bed by Admiral William McRaven
Make Your bed Book

The general idea of success varies from person to person and throughout time, but there are common principles that contribute to an individual's success as a whole. In "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World," Admiral William H. McRaven shared powerful insights and life lessons learned from his experiences as a Navy SEAL. Learn and apply them personally to transform your life and maybe even the world around you

The Boys In The Boat by Daniel James Brown
Boys In The Boat Book

Based in the Great Depression, this book examines beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant. With an unlikely team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream of remarkable achievement as an individual ans as part of a team.

Flying Lessons by Christopher Myers
Flying Lessons Book

Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by diverse authors. Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short inspirational story. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all.

Academic Society Membership

We have several academic socisties at Cedar Heights in which cadets can participate. Society membership earns points for achievement in this rope.

Orange Society Membership

Work in progress

Raindevil Society Membership

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National Honor Society Membership

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Coursework

Work in progress

You can learn more about this and other training requirements on the Training Tab or use these instructions to get started --once you are an official member of Wolf Squadron, of course.

Flagship Competition

The mission of the Sea Cadets is to build leaders of character. We place young men and women in constructive environments where they are able to develop good character, selfreliance, discipline and leadership skills. To fulfill that mission, we participate in Regional Flagship Competitions with other Sea Cadet units. We compete in events such as semaphore, Morse code, military marching, color guard, line heaving, marksmanship, personnel inspections, and other events as scheduled.

Advanced Training

After Recruit Training is completed, cadets are encouraged to attend Advanced Training (AT) every year. This is not mandatory, but AT is required for cadets seeking advancement. A variety of advanced training options are available on the Advanced Training tab at the top of this page. These are also listed periodically in Quarterdeck. Check regularly to be sure not to miss any offerings.