Annual Camps

Each year, our cadets have the opportunity to not just visit, but actually stay for one week, at an operational RAF station. These can include stations of various roles, such as last year's camp at RAF Leuchars, an active Tornado F3 fighter base.

These camps are not to be confused with "going camping", although sometimes military troop tents provide the living quarters. These camps are a week long stay at an operational Royal Air Force Station either in the UK or Overseas stations such as Cyprus.

Taking place either over Easter or during the Summer school holidays, these camps cost around £30 all-inclusive and allow cadets to fully explore an RAF Station and sample life in the RAF, as well as participating in intensive ATC training activities.

Cadets will visit many of the different departments or 'flights' of the station, usually including a full day at a particular flight of the cadet's individual choice, for example you could spend a few hours in the Air Traffic Control tower, while others may spend their day in the fire station or aircraft servicing.

 

 Royal Air Force HQ
 
  On RAF stations you will be able to experience many different career options to help them make decisions on their future. Not just RAF careers as many of the jobs they see on RAF stations also have civilian equivalents - such as police, engineering and catering.

The camps are a lot of fun with plenty of things to do such as sport, flying and visits to attractions in the local area. The camps are not just for fun though. They also have a training purpose. Cadet have to look after themselves and maintain their kit and their rooms. 		Building a Shelter During an Operation

 

 

 

 

 

 
  As cadets from different squadrons, and sometimes from different parts of the country, go on camps together it is a really good opportunity to start some new, long lasting friendships.

SGT D Chapman