The Army Cadet Force (ACF) is huge, with more than 45,000 members across the UK. We have over 1700 meeting places called 'detachments’, each with an average of 25 cadets, and there’s certain to be one in a city, town or village near you. You can find out where the Cambridgeshire detachments are by visiting our ‘locations’ page. When it comes to sports, action and adventure, it’s hard to find anything to beat the ACF.

 

If you are between 12 (and in year 8 at school) and 18 you can join today and spend your weekends taking part in adventure training and sports including abseiling, rock climbing, mountain biking, off road motorcycling, shooting and archery. You may even get to fly in a helicopter!

 

Ok, so you might be spending your Saturday afternoons up to your waist in mud, but wouldn’t you rather be doing that – and having some memorable experiences and making great mates – instead of hanging out all day doing nothing? There’ll also be plenty of time to play the sports you love, because the ACF has teams that compete at county, regional and even national level.

 

Each year we hold an annual camp for two weeks somewhere exciting in the UK and maybe even abroad. Some ACF units hold their annual camps in Germany and there are also chances to go on expeditions to places like Canada and Africa. If you like the sound of this and can deal with action and adventure by the bucket-load, contact us today. You’ll get to wear a free uniform, although don’t worry - you won’t be in the Army. Our 10,000 fully trained adult instructors will give you all the support you need to take on the challenges of being a cadet. All we ask is that you provide a pair of suitable military boots to carry you on the adventure of a lifetime!