These activities influence our cadets’ and CFAVs’ personal development and inspire them to achieve their full potential. They provide an opportunity to engage in arduous and challenging activities that significantly enhance our cadets’ and CFAVs’ ability to identify and manage risk and they develop teamwork, leadership and moral courage.

One of the most exciting activities you’ll get to do in the Army Cadets is shooting. It is the main activity that differentiates the Army Cadets from most other youth organisations. Learning about shooting will teach you a number of key skills, the most important of which are discipline and safety awareness. It also brings with it a great sense of achievement.

Expeditions are a central part of Army Cadet life, so you could find yourself spending a few nights camping in a national park here in the UK or on an ambitious trek through the Himalayas. Every year many expeditions are planned at detachment, county and national levels.

We require a number of our adults to undertake formal First Aid qualifications to ensure that there is suitable First Aid provision in place for all the activities we carryout. In addition, all cadets receive training in lifesaving first aid skills to enable them to cope in the event of an accident or incident.

As an Army Cadet you will have the option to take part in a variety of sports and competitions such as athletics, cross country, swimming, football, rugby, hockey, orienteering and tug-of-war. All sports involve both boys and girls. But before you reach the national finals, there are regional heats to compete in.

This is another great subject that will teach you self-discipline as you learn how to handle weapons in a safe and responsible manner. You will start a basic level using air-rifles and progress to become an expert in the operation and safe handling of the Cadet General Purpose rifle.