A SUMMER OF ADVENTURE '06

A SUMMER

OF ADVENTURE ‘06

Positive activities for every ability, from new recruit to seasoned senior SNCO

INTRO

Tear yourself away from the sofa and celebrate the summer with a challenging and varied range of activities with the Air Cadets. All you need is plenty of spirit, a good dose of energy and the willingness to give anything a go…..even if the first words you utter when you finish are ‘never again’ you’ll look back and realise that you’ve had a fantastic ‘Summer of Adventure 06’.

CONTENT

The programme will kick off with an induction over five days at the Sqn HQ. We will complete any administration that needs to be done, take part in leadership & teamwork exercises, drill & shooting. This will lead to a 4 day camp at an Army Training Centre. Activities will include obstacle course, navigation exercise, camping, shooting, radio communication, teamwork skills and first aid. We will also run training for the Inness Sword Competition.

After enjoying a day off we will then spend two days, at the Sqn HQ, preparing for our adventure training camp in Scotland. Air Experience Flying will take place on Fri 11 Aug and we will then depart for Scotland on Sun 13 Aug. We will be staying in an Army Adventure Training centre in the Cairngorms, the largest and wildest National Park in the UK. We will be canoeing, map reading and mountain walking, gorge walking, rock climbing, abseiling, Bronze and Silver DofE expeditions all under the expert guidance of ex-RAF Mountain Leaders.

After completing a gruelling week in Scotland you’ll be ready for a 2 day rest. This will be followed by the last phase of training with continuation (5 days) training at Sqn HQ preparing for your Presentation and Parade on Friday 25^th August. We will also be gliding during this week. Invites will go to your parents/carers and various dignitaries from the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

The entire summer course can be accredited towards Bronze/ Silver Duke of Edinburgh Scheme. You’ll also get a Provisional VHF/UHF Radio Operators Certificate, a Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification and an Attendance and Achievement Certificate. All qualifications will be recorded on your Air Cadet National Record of Achievement.

THE SQUADRON’S AIM

Our aim is to make a positive impact by providing activities and training that are vibrant, varied and challenging. In doing so we offer a unique cadet experience that will equip you with vital ‘life skills’ that will help with future employment, education and training. We will aim to:

· Encourage self respect and respect for others

· Foster the spirit of adventure and ambition

· Develop leadership and teamwork skills

· Build self reliance, esteem and confidence

· Promote an interest in education and training

· Prepare you to contribute to society by promoting good citizenship

ACTIVITIES

All activities will be designed to with you in mind. You’ll be encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities designed to develop your personal qualities. For new cadets all activities will be within the First Class Syllabus of training with the aim of completing your recruit training by the end of the summer. For older cadets training will be designed to suit your particular needs, be it a Bronze or Silver expedition, thus completing what you started back in May, Radio Comms training or First Aid. For others the training will be designed to meet the requirements of bringing the Inness Sword to Kensington.

A detailed programme of events with dates, times and costs is attached to this letter and Parent Consent Form and medical Declaration.

Here is a selection of activities that we will undertake:

· Expedition Training; camping, cooking, packing a rucksack, route planning & map reading

· Young Lifesaver Plus first aid qualification

· Leadership and teamwork skills

· Flying in the RAF Grob Tutor two seater aircraft

· Gliding: the Air Cadets are the largest gliding organisation in the world

· Sports & team games

· Drill

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Radio communications

· Rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing

· Instructional and presentational skills

· Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

· Mountain walking and navigation

· Obstacle courses

· .22 Target rifle shooting

IN SUMMARY

The training comes as a complete package and therefore priority for the camps, flying and gliding will be given to cdts that can commit to the whole programme. Additionally ALL CDTS are to have their subs paid up to and including September to be eligible for this training. Whilst we have attracted some funding for this training it is necessary to charge for some elements of the training to cover our costs.

If you, or your parents, have any queries about the ‘Summer of Adventure 06’ please contact the Officer Commanding.

A detailed programme of events and Parent Consent Forms are attached to this letter. Your parents will need to give their consent to you taking part in the Summer Programme. Get involved…. It’s got to be more satisfying than slouching on the sofa watching live feed from the Big Brother house.

Chris BUTLER

Flt Lt RAF VR(T)

Officer Commanding