Annual Camps
Every year, cadets are given
the opportunity to attend a camp on an operational RAF station. These camps last
one week with the primary purpose of letting cadets see what life is like on an
RAF camp. It is also an excellent opportunity to meet new friends and have a lot
of fun.
On arriving at Air Cadet camp,
the cadets will be split into two or more flights.
Sleeping in RAF accommodation
blocks, eating in the airman's mess and visiting various sections around the
station (such as squadrons, the control tower etc.) other activities may include
sports, orienteering and night exercises, quizzes, aircraft recognition
competitions and any social activities which may be available.
Normally there is drill,
uniform and room inspections which earn points along with all the other
activities for you as an individual and for your flight as a whole.
Each cadet at camp will
normally get a flight in the Grob Tutor aircraft and being on an RAF station
puts cadets in a perfect position to get opportunity flights on any other
aircraft which may have a few spare seats.
Cadets over 16 years of age may
receive a Work Experience placement whilst on the camp where they see first-hand
exactly what a job within the Royal Air Force entails.
Overseas Camps
Once a cadet has attended a UK camp and has
reached the age of 15 they will be able to apply for Overseas camps.
We currently run overseas camps to Gibraltar
and Akrotiri in Cyprus.
Overseas camps are typically more relaxed
because of the greater experience amongst the participants. They concentrate
less on drill and inspections and more on the other aspects of camp, such as
gaining valuable work experience with RAF personnel, visiting local sites of
historic and/or military interest.
Cadets will also get the opportunity to
explore towns in the local area, such as Limassol in Cyprus.
An overseas camp is a must for all cadets,
however, places are limited each year so applying for one is just the first
step. You may have to fend off competition from your own squadron to get the
opportunity to go to your Wing HQ for an interview.
International Air Cadet Exchange
The International
Air Cadet Exchange (I.A.C.E) links air minded youth organisations across the
world on a 15-day exchange visit each July and August.
Each year, UK cadets aged
between 17 and 21 may apply for a position on this scheme and may be fortunate
enough to be awarded one of the few places each year.
THE
I.A.C.E
ASSOCIATION - MEMBER NATIONS AND THEIR ORGANISATIONS
230 'Tiger' Squadron 
