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Upland Adventure I and II are multi-activity packages that RGS High Wycombe CCF run in conjunction with a Third Party Provider, Call of the Wild, the package runs over four days for 24 cadets, but is then repeated in total for a second group of up to 24 cadets. UPLAND IDay 1: Travel – Day

In December 2025, 12 cadets and 2 Cadet Force Adult Volunteers from 1st Saragarhi coy, Pioneer Secondary academy CCF travelled to the Lake District to take part in a week-long residential experience with the Outward Bound Trust at there Howtown centre. It was a cold dark morning when we boarded the coach. For all there

11 cadets and 3 adult volunteers from Morrison’s Academy CCF headed to the Cairngorms National Park for four days of Adventurous Training at the start of their October half term holiday. The aim of the trip was to introduce the cadets to summer mountain walking and mountain biking. There was a particular focus on building

This year saw the hottest unit camp since records began, with significant fires having taken place across Dorset including the area where we were due to camp. Despite these challenges the highlight of the year still took place- 42 cadets got a chance to go away and have an experience they will never forget. Thursday

On 15 September 2025, ten Sea Cadets aged 11 to 15, accompanied by two adult volunteers, embarked on an educational voyage aboard the Thames Barge “Thalatta,” departing from Ipswich. Upon arrival, comprehensive safety briefings were provided, including detailed instructions on the correct use of lifejackets, and all procedures were carried out efficiently despite some initial

First Tracks Venturer was a two day expedition that enabled 10 cadets to participate in the social mobility charity Snow Camp’s entry level course at the Tamworth Snow Dome. First Tracks provides young people (aged 13-21) with their first experience of snowsports at indoor snow centres in the UK throughout July and August every year.

“This trip made me realise that I can keep going even when I think I can’t, and that I am much more capable than I thought I was. In future I will be less nervous to take new opportunities because I am more sure I can do it.” In February half term a group of

In February half-term ten cadet NCOs and two staff made the long journey north to the Cairngorms, with the aim of experiencing the joys and challenges of the Scottish mountains in winter. The underlying philosophy was to run things as an expedition in order to further develop the NCOs, with the cadets having their own

Lancashire ACF aimed to run an annual overseas walking expedition to Bavaria during October half term. Having had to cancel last year’s planned expedition, some cadets waited two years for this expedition to come around again. Many cadets had never been abroad before and even one of the CFAVs had only just got his very

In a recent journey packed with excitement, growth, and friendship, Barnsley Sea Cadets took 40 young people from Barnsley Sea Cadets on an unforgettable adventure camp at Kingswood, thanks to the generous support of the Ulysses Trust (ID 3247). This camp experience provided these young cadets with a chance to immerse themselves in thrilling outdoor

In a remarkable display of teamwork and maritime skills, ten teenagers from East Kilbride Sea Cadets recently embarked on an exhilarating yacht trip that took them across the Clyde Estuary to the scenic Holy Isle and the charming town of Campbeltown in Scotland. This trip was more than just a sailing expedition; it was an

On Friday 11 October 11 cadets and 2 adult volunteers from Morrison’s Academy CCF set off for a four day Adventure Training expedition to the Cairngorms National Park. Nine of the cadets were novices and this was their first multi day expedition. Following a kit check and route brief the group set off and drove

August 2024 saw 15 cadets and 5 staff travel to Norway for our annual overseas assessed Gold DofE Award expedition. This was the culmination of months of training and a practice expedition in scorching weather in the North Pennines a couple of months before. The journey was smooth and after taking the train to Oslo

This year saw Poole sea cadets once again take on its annual unit camp, a highlight of the year where most of the units 60 cadets get a chance to go away together something not often done. This year was extra special as it was the first time we tried a 4-day extended camp.  The

In July 2024, 94 personnel from Reading School CCF and supporting units undertook an incredible annual camp in Gibraltar. The camp was a once in a lifetime opportunity for cadets to experience training in a completely different environment to the UK and the week was packed full of activities including Adventure Training, Fieldcraft, Ranges, Tri-Service

On Friday 20th September, 14 Cadets and 2 staff from The Royal School, Wolverhampton CCF travelled to the Army Parachute Association, Netheravon to undertake a static line parachute course. This was a fantastic experience, with many valuable lessons learnt. The cadets spent 8 hours completing a ground training course, focusing on controlling their descent and

From the 8th to 13th July, cadets from Pangbourne College and Denefield School attended an adventurous training expedition in North Wales. The cadets were based at Capel Curig Training Camp, ideally located for a full range of adventurous training activities, aimed at providing the cadets opportunities to stretch and challenge themselves, and develop teamwork and

In February half term a group of 33 cadets and 3 CCF staff deployed to Norway for a week of Nordic ski touring in the Haardanger Vida region. The plan was for three days of ski training followed by a three day expedition, with a night in a snow hole and a night in a

Excitement was building, as we travelled from our homely village of Giggleswick through the countryside to the small town of Garelochhead in Scotland. The lengthy journey satisfied us greatly with the gorgeous views, despite the fluctuations in weather, from the sun shining bright to downpours of rain. The discussions about the adventure ahead of us

In February half term ten cadet NCOs and two staff made the long journey north to the Cairngorms, with the aim of experiencing the joys and challenges of the Scottish mountains in winter. The underlying philosophy was to run things as an expedition in order to further develop the NCOs, with the cadets having their

In April ten female cadets from Tile Cross Academy (part of Solihull School CCF through the Cadet Expansion Programme) undertook a five-day, four-night, voyage aboard Challenger 2, one of the Tall Ships Youth Trust’s ocean going yachts. After an uneventful minibus journey from Birmingham, the cadets were welcomed aboard the boat, moored alongside Gunwharf Quays

Walker Riverside Academy is located within the Wallsend area of Newcastle –famed for its historic links with Hadrian’s Wall and the Roman settlements. It is the birthplace of Eric Burdon, lead singer of The Animals. 7. The Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi grew up in Walker where he played for the famous Walker Central F.C,

Poole Sea Cadets is a large Sea Cadet unit of 60 cadets and, each year, we aim to get much of the unit away for a weekend of adventurous training, team building and enjoying what Dorset has to offer. This year, thanks to this grant, we were able to take 41 of our cadets. The

City of Liverpool Sea Cadets hosted an Adventure Training week at Holyhead Sea Cadet Unit, TS Prince of Wales, Anglesey from 17.07.23-21.07.23which was attended by 10 CAVS and 16 Cadets from various North West Area Sea Cadet Units and was organised and run by former Royal Marine, C/Sgt Ian Wooldridge. Preparation for this one-week Adventure

This expedition to the United States was a multi-unit project that used adventurous training, ceremonial, and multinational cadet collaboration to drive social mobility.  Although not especially challenging in terms of the individual activities, the combination of circumstances can be extremely testing for the cadets. The lead unit was Solihull School CCF including six cadets from

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Canford School CCF had, for a number of years, been embarking on a cross-country skiing expedition to Norway. After an enforced hiatus we were delighted to be able to offer this trip once again this year, to cadets across both detachments of our CCF (army, navy with an RM section)

After nearly three years in the planning, including a confirmatory recce to the Caribbean, and despite the challenges presented by Covid-19, nothing could have prepared Cumbria ACF for the eye-watering news received 11 days before departure.  EXERCISE ATLANTIC VENTURE, Cumbria ACF’s inaugural Cadet Exchange with the Turks and Caicos Islands Cadet Force, is cancelled for

Held from the 21st to the 28th October 2022 in Cyprus INTRODUCTION Ex Venturer Aphrodite’s Odyssey was a pilot overseas adventure training (AT) exercise organised by Shropshire Army Cadet Force (SACF). The exercise took place in Cyprus as a multi activity package conducted over 21 – 28 Oct 22. AIM The aim of this exercise