The ACF now have two Adventure Training Centres (ATCs) for cadets and Adult adventurous training. The first is based at the old Cwrt-Y-Gollen Training Camp, near Crickhowell in South Wales, co-located with a new County Training Centre for Powys ACF, with which it shares many facilities. The second is based at Halton Training Camp near Lancaster. What is needed now is for the Adults and Cadets in general and Cheshire Adults and Cadets in particular.

centres can accommodate up to 30 all ranks - dependant on the male/female and adult/cadet split.

Each centre has a full set of Adventure Training kit for rock climbing, kayaking, Canadian canoeing, mountain walking and expeditions. The kit allows for at least 12 persons to participate in each activity at any one time.

There are also courses that are available to adults at civilian training centres throughout the UK.

Adventure Training is another great activity that you can take part in as a member of the ACF. Lets look at some of the adventurous activities courses that are available to adults and cadets:-

Senior Cadet Experience Weekends. A course designed to give you experience in one of the following activities, your choice:- Mountain Walking, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Open Boat Canoeing and Mountain Biking. Minimum age - 15 years.

Senior Cadet Experience Weeks Week long courses during which candidates may try a range of activities, gain proficiency in one activity or undertake a Silver or Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Expedition - practice or qualifying.

Proficiency Courses. Three weekend proficiency course aimed at Adults and Cadets approaching 18 years, which will fulfil the requirement to begin gaining an Adventurous Training supervisors qualification. Course available are RCP, SMP, KFC and OFC.

Kayak Courses. Canoe Safety Test and the Level 1 Coach Award, qualifying the holder to take up to eight (8) cadets in very sheltered water. Candidates must be at British Canoe Union 2 Star Grade. BCU 3 Star training required for Level 2 Coaching Training

Single Pitch Award (SPA) and Walking Group Leaders Awards.
SPA - Two day training course for those adults with the necessary qualifications.

Walking Group Leader - An Assessment or Training Course depending on the demand. Both these courses are based at Cwrt-Y-Gollen

Details, Dates and application forms for all the courses may be requested from County HQ through your Company.