Cadets

Cadets is the name of our units which cater specifically for young people aged 10-17. This is not only a fantastic way to make new friends and learn something new, but a great chance to have a lot of fun!

Grand Prior Award

The Grand Prior award is the highest award a Cadet can achieve. It represents a culmination of several years of hard work and dedication, and is something that is fantastic for a university applications or a CV.

To achieve their Grand Prior award, Cadets must work through four stages (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Grand Prior) completing a range of subjects, as part of a varied and exciting programme. Just some of the subjects studied are:

• First aid 
• Radio communication
• DIY
• Ambulance awareness
• Camping
• Off2Uni - preparing older Cadets for university life 
• Photography
• Sports
• Music

Camp

Every year we take the Cadets away for a county Cadet camp, giving them the opportunity to sleep under canvas, learn camping skills, have fun and meet other Cadets from across the county.

'Cadet of the Year'

Each year we run a 'Cadet of the Year' competition, looking for a Cadet who is outstanding, and able to act as a spokesperson for all our Cadets. Not only at local St John Ambulance events, but also at local civic and even national events, including the opportunity to compete for 'National Cadet of the Year' - representing all Cadets in St John Ambulance.

Youth participation

We believe in a society where every young person has the opportunity to make a real difference in their community, to speak out on what matters to them and to help others in need of support and development.

Every year our youth participation team arrange a youth ball and a range of youth participation days over the course of the year, allowing our young people to do things that interest them, as part of a fun and exciting programme.

Want to find out more about youth participation?

Join us

If you're interested in joining us, then why not contact us for more information?