Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training

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Welcome to the Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training

The Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training (CCAT) delivers Adventurous Training qualifications and skill-based experience courses for Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and Cadets aged 15+ from the Army Cadets.

We offer a wide range of challenging, inspiring, and progressive courses, all safely managed, at levels ranging from Basic to Intermediate skills, up to Leader and Instructor qualifications. These courses follow the Army Cadets Adventurous Training (ACAT) and National Governing Body (NGB) accredited schemes.

We offer CFAVs a clear pathway to earn National Governing Body (NGB) accredited qualifications in adventurous activities, including:

Lowland Leader
Hill Walking Leader
Mountaineering Leader
Rock Climbing Instructor (indoor and outdoor)
Mountain Bike Leader
Skiing Instructor
Paddlesport Leader/Instructor

Our goal is to develop a core group of qualified instructors and leaders with the skills and experience to deliver safe, enjoyable, and progressive activities within ACF and CCF units.

Senior Cadets (15+) can embark on a pathway to gain Basic and Intermediate skills qualifications in:

Summer, Winter, and Alpine Mountaineering
Rock Climbing & Winter Climbing
Caving
Open Canoeing & Kayaking (Sea & Inland)
Skiing (Nordic & Alpine)
Mountain Biking

CCAT now offers these cadets the opportunity to participate in a 5-day Multi-Activity Package (MAP). These courses are conducted at our locations in Halton, Lancashire, and Bavaria, Southern Germany.

We operate from two key UK-based training centres:

Capel Curig Training Camp: Located in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales.
Address: Capel Curig Training Camp, Capel Curig, Conwy, LL240DS, Wales
Halton Training Camp: Situated near Lancaster, on the banks of the River Lune, just 20 minutes from the Lake District.
Address: Halton Training Camp, Halton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6LW

International Expeditions: We also deliver adventurous training in Germany, Norway, and Spain.

The Headquarters team located at Capel Curig has vast experience, we can advise on planning and delivering of AT activities and guide you through the assurance and approvals process.

Our facilities located at Capel Curig in the Snowdonia National Park and Halton near Lancaster are available to units when we are not using them to deliver our courses.

We also have an array of AT equipment which can also be utilised when not in use. Please get in touch, we are here to support you!

Andrew Lester

SO2 Adventurous Training

Julie Richards

Business Manager

Lesley Maxwell

Capel Curig Centre Manager

Philip Horner

Halton Centre Manager

Mike Goude

Training Officer

Dave Norton

Facilities and Logistics Manager

AJ Price

Facilities and Logistics Manager

Adventurous Training Activities & Qualifications

Skills Courses

CCAT provides Army Cadets aged 15+ and CFAVs with a progressive programme of NGB-accredited skills courses, leading to Instructor, Coach or Leader qualifications.

Instructor & Leader Courses

Develop your outdoor leadership skills and gain nationally recognised qualifications across a range of adventurous activities.

National Expeditions

Army Cadets National Expeditions challenge and inspire through canoeing, sailing, and skiing adventures that build skills, resilience, and confidence in stunning, team-focused outdoor settings.