Annual camps
Every year, cadets are given the opportunity to attend a camp on an operational RAF station. These camps last one week (normally Saturday to Saturday or Wednesday to Wednesday). The primary purpose of the camp is to let cadets see what life is like on an RAF CAMP, as well as making friends and having fun.
You will either sleep in tents or accommodation blocks, eat in the airman’s mess and visit sections such as squadrons, control towers etc around the station.
You will take part in sports, night exercises, orienteering, quizzes and any social activities which may be available. You don’t always stay on base.
Each cadet at camp usually goes flying.
When you arrive at camp you will be split into two or more flights.
There will be drill, uniform and room inspections, but these will earn points for you as an individual and your flight. Also each camp has an air cadet liaison officer (ACLO) who will help to ensure that the camp runs smoothly and that as many opportunities are available to cadets as possible.