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<p>The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) delivers a broad and exciting programme to pupils
in schools throughout the year. It is recognised that the highlight for many pupils
is attendance at a summer training or activity camp, with many of these delivered
by the single Service Cadet Teams. There is a limit to the number of cadets that can
participate in annual summer camps, and we do not aim to provide every cadet with
a place on summer camp every year.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, global events in recent
years have reduced the availability of the Ministry of Defence’s training estate for
all cadet activity, not just the CCF. The single Services work hard to ameliorate
this by seeking alternative opportunities where possible, and many thousands of cadets
continue to take part in centrally delivered camps and training over the summer, with
the Army alone providing up to 12,000 cadet places in their camps annually.</p><p>
</p><p>Of note, in 2023, of the 12,000 spaces offered over a three-week period, only
approximately 9,500 spaces were taken up. This was partly because schools have limited
windows of availability and tend to vie for the same time, which cannot be matched
with available real-estate or training team assets. We continue to refine the model
by standardising the experience from across the different regions and adopting best
practice. For instance, over the next few years we will look to combine Cadet Training
Teams and other resources to create a ‘super camp’ concept to deliver activities more
efficiently and create more spaces for cadets to participate.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally,
CCF Contingents can plan and deliver their own annual camp if they wish to and may
be funded to do so. Contingents may receive support via subject matter expert guidance
in planning and assuring the activities and may also be supported financially in areas
such as transport booking, and in equipment and resources required to deliver the
training package. Many school-based Contingents choose to deliver this option annually
and provide exciting and challenging activities for their cadets.</p><p> </p><p>Other
than centralised camps, there are many other summer camp opportunities for cadets
in the CCF including adventurous training through the Cadet Centre for Adventurous
Training. Music and Cyber camps are also available for CCF cadets to attend if that
is where their interest lies.</p>
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