Adventurous activities (including orienteering, climbing, hill-walking expeditions etc.) are arranged by staff on a regular basis. The ATC provides numerous residential courses and insists on the highest supervisory standards.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability. It offers individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time. The scheme started in 1956 and it’s founder and Patron is HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The Air Training Corps is the largest operator of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme in the country.
We are currently participating in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and through us cadets are working towards their Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.