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The Air Cadets is a youth organisation open to Boys and Girls in Year 8 and above. Activities: Flying, Gliding, Shooting- Live Firing and Marksmanship Training, Sports - Competitions up to international level, Fieldcraft - Learn survival skills, Annual Camps - Experience Life on an RAF Base, D of E Award, First Aid - Qualifications that save lives, Adventure Training - Explore the world, Drill, Training - BTEC in Aviation Studies worth 4 GCSEs, Leadership - Building the next generation of leaders, Music -Competitions and Marching Bands, Radio and Cyber - Learn how technology is shaping the future, And more!

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JCC, Waldegrave Park, Harpenden, AL5 5SF

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Army Cadet Force

Age: 12 - 18

We parade on a Monday and Wednesday from 1900 to 2130hrs. We are open to children aged from 12 (Year 8) to 18 yrs of age who are from Harpenden and the surrounding areas. Come along and give it a go!

Contact details:

armycadets.com
email via their website
07821 029041

Location:

Harpenden Acf, Waldegrave Park, Harpenden, AL5 5SF

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Groups and Units are open to both boys and girls. Beaver Scouts are aged 6 - 8. Cub Scouts are aged 8 - 10.5. Scouts are aged 10.5 to 14. Explorer Scouts are aged 14 - 18. There are a number of Groups and Units across the District. WAITING LISTS ARE LONG AND A PLACE IS NOT GUARANTEED. More leaders are always required and children of leaders get priority. WAITING LISTS: If your child is over 6 go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk and follow the links and instructions to join the District Waiting List. If your child is under 6 you will need to go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk, choose which Group's (or Groups') waiting list(s) you wish to join and follow the link to contact the relevant person at that Group. Your child's name will be added to that Group's waiting List. If your child is unfortunately not allocated a place at your Group of choice when your child turns 6, their name will be added to the District Waiting List automatically and you will be contacted when a place becomes available for a child of the same age bracket as your child.

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Based in Harpenden
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Rainbows are aged 5 to 7, Brownies 7 to 10, Guides 10 to 14 and Rangers for those aged 14 to 18. If you would like your daughter to join Girlguiding for the first time (at whatever level), you need to register her at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter . You will complete basic information requested including a preference about which unit you would like to register... Read more

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Based in Harpenden

Police cadets are young members of the community, aged 13 to 18, who are involved in a range of activities. As well as learning about police procedures and the law, cadets also work alongside local officers to play a vital role in community events. Engaging with members of the public and educating them on crime prevention, while taking part in a range of social activities. The group meets every other Tuesday evening and you do not have to have ambitions to become a police officer to join. If you are interested in joining visit www.herts.police.uk/cadets or email [email protected].

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Based in Harpenden

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An amazing oportunity for young people aged 10-18.First aid is a lifelong skill and can mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Qualified youth leaders guide you towards the Grand Prior Award in a safe, welcoming environment. Leadership and presentation skills learned and practised. Adventure activities are also available. Term time only meetings

Location:

Harpenden Fire Station, 30 Leyton Road, Harpenden, AL5 2JB

OUTSIDE HARPENDEN

Luton Sea Cadets

Age: 10 - 18

Join the Sea Cadets! Where else can you go hiking, sailing, paddling, drive power boats, go shooting and visit Royal Navy ships all under one roof? If you are interested or just want to know more, contact us or come in for a chat on a parade night. You'll get to meet the staff and cadets & have a look around. Junior Cadets ages 10-12. Sea Cadets ages 12-18. Royal Marines Cadets ages 13-18.

Contact details:

www.sea-cadets.org
01582 732683

Location:

Lower Harpenden Road, East Hyde, Luton, LU1 3PL

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St Albans Fire Cadets

Age: 14 - 17

Fire Cadets is an exciting programme offering young people the opportunity to gain a National Fire Cadet Award as well as develop their personal skills. It's free to attend and St Albans unit meet once a week each Thursday working alongside Firefighters and community volunteers.

Location:

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, St Albans Community Fire Station, London Road, St Albans, AL1 1TQ

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We are St Albans Sea Cadets and part of the UK's oldest nautical youth charity. As a Sea Cadet you can go to sea, learn to sail and do adventure training, plus get extra skills to give you a great head start in life. Come down on a Tuesday and Friday evening from 7.15pm to 9.30pm and have a look round, try out the evening to see if you like it. Boys & girls welcome.

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St Albans Sea Cadets, Westminster Lodge, Hollywell Hill, St Albans, AL1 2DJ

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