Army Cadet Force (Penarth Detachment) - Children and young people's activities

What we do

The Army Cadet Force (ACF) has 41,000 cadets (aged 12-18) in over 1,600 locations in every corner of the United Kingdom, the ACF is one of the country's largest voluntary youth organisations. It is also one of the oldest tracing its history back to 1859.

Some of our activities have a military theme, others have more of a community focus.

Combining military and community activities in this way enables us to offer our 41,000 young people a unique blend of personal development opportunities, all designed to promote fun and friendship while also helping them to prepare for success in their chosen path in life, whatever that might turn out to be.

Who do we support

We welcome boys and girls from the age of 12-18 years (and in at least Year 8 at school), of all abilities and backgrounds, and through a broad range of exciting, challenging, educational and adventurous activities, help them develop physically, mentally and socially.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Yes - Depends - Joining fee of £20.00

Can anyone use this service?

Anyone can come along to one of our sessions.

Service details for this children and young people's activities

Language: English only

  • Can support children with disabilities / additional needs? Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further. Cadets follow a set syllabus involving a lot of physical activity. We have experience with a wheelchair user but they could stand for short periods of time.
    Due to the nature of some activities we are unable to support children with hearing impairments.
    All volunteers receive Safeguarding training which covers inclusion, disability awareness and neurodivergence.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can visit us here:

ACF Hut
Woodlands Place
CF64 2EX

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 Opening times

Tuesday: 6.30-9.00pm
Last updated: 16/04/2024