ESSEX WING NATIONAL AIR CADET ADVENTURE TRAINING CENTRE
(WINDERMERE)
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADVENTURE TRAINING COURSE 2017
NOTE As this is not a school holioday period, there is a letter available for Headteachers fully explaining the justification for allowing time off school
1. Introduction: OC’s are invited to nominate Cadets wishing to undertake the Essex Wing
week at the National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centre Windermere (NACATC) during
the week 13th – 20th May 2017 inclusive.
2. Course Content: The programmed activities are likely to include Duke of Edinburgh
expeditions at Bronze and Silver levels, abseiling, rock-climbing, canoeing, mountain
cycling and other leadership development activities. The course aims to promote the
development of personal skills, and promotes character building and teamwork. Travel is
by coach and the fully inclusive cost of the course is £130.
3. Eligibility: Cadets must be enrolled and physically fit to take a full and active part in the
planned programme, which includes physically challenging elements. This course is
historically very popular and therefore Squadron Commanders are encouraged to put
forward cadets who have something specific to gain from the course, i.e. Cadets seeking
either Bronze or Silver expeditions (Practice or Qualifying)
4. Initial Bids: Required by Friday 24th February and by email to the Course Adjutant, CI
Sophie Adams, via the following address, preferably by use of the attached excel
spreadsheet. Formal offers of places will be confirmed by Friday 3rd March 2017.
5. Payment Plan:
a. Course Fee - £130
b. A minimum Deposit of £50 is required once an offer of place is confirmed
(Friday 3rd March) and no later than Thursday 31st March 2017.
c. Full Balance is required no later than Friday 7th April 2017.
d. Preferred method of payment is by BACS - cheques will be
accepted.
6. Place Confirmation: The centre can only accommodate a maximum of 20 male and
10 female cadets.
Places are available to all Squadrons within Essex Wing and are
likely to be taken very quickly.
Initial allocation of places will be confirmed by 3rd
March. A reserve list will be in place to allow for any subsequent withdrawals.
Applicants are to make themselves aware of the Essex Wing Standard Terms and
Conditions which are attached and apply to this course.
8. Please Note - Planning Day: All course attendees are required to attend a Planning
Day on Saturday 8th April (1000-1800 Hours) at 276 (Chelmsford) Squadron HQ.
Full details will follow but day will include Kit briefing and Route Planning for DofE
Speak to Adj or Training Officer if you are intrested and your parents agree to you attending
