Across the region young people from all backgrounds and with differing abilities have the opportunity to challenge themselves to learn more, do more and try more.
Through a range of fun and exciting activities such as canoeing, abseiling or mountain biking as well as getting involved in local community projects, cadets can improve self-confidence, develop leadership skills and make friends for life.
Army cadets can also take part in overseas expeditions, learn first aid, as well as have the opportunity to gain recognised vocational qualifications such as Duke of Edinburgh Award and BTEC diplomas.
In the Army cadets, the emphasis is on the following activities:
- drill
- physical education
- fieldcraft
- first aid
- military knowledge
- navigation
- shooting.
Why young people love the Army Cadets
I’ve become more confident
Charley Foster-Tomlinson from Humberside and South Yorkshire ACF says: “Being in the army cadets has definitely changed me as a person for the better. I’ve gone from being shy and quiet to confident and assertive.”
Exchangeable life skills
Millie Williamson, of Yorkshire (North & West) ACF, pictured centre, says: “Cadets has given me exchangeable skills and prepared me for real life situations such as interviews by teaching me respect, courage, discipline, leadership and integrity, amongst others.”
Joining was the best decision I ever made
Will Kelly of Yorkshire (North and West) ACF says: “Before joining, I was shy and didn’t feel like stepping out of my comfort zone at all. The first time I went to my detachment I was really scared but it was the best decision I ever made.”