372 (Barry) Squadron, Air Training Corps - Children and young people's activities


What we do

“To promote and encourage among young men and women a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force; it seeks to provide training that will be useful in the services and civil life. It fosters the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of good leadership and citizenship”.

The air cadets experience the following: Flying, Gliding, Shooting, Aero Modelling, Adventurous Training, Canoeing, Abseiling, Hillwalking, Camping, Parades, Community Relations, Duke of Edinburgh, Fieldcraft &Team Building exercises, Sport (Hockey, Netball, Football, Rugby, Volleyball, Basketball & Circuit Training), Summer / Easter Camps at RAF Stations & overseas trips.

Who do we support

The Air Cadets is a national youth movement, open to young men and women from school year 8 up to 17 years old to join. All cadets can remain until their 20th birthday.

Is there a charge to use this service?

Yes - There is a monthly subscription of £15 (covers 9 parade nights and insurance).

Can anyone use this service?

No referral is necessary - just come along on any parade night where you wil be welcomed.

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. Depends on the level of disability; however where practical we will accommodate all young people. Cadets who are wheel chair users;learning difficulties and hearing impairments have all joined 372 squadron and still enjoyed a rewarding ATC career.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes



 Address

 You can visit us here:

Ty Byron Jenkins
Gladstone Road
Barry
CF62 8NA



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 Accessibility

  • Accessible toilets
  • Accessible parking
  • Access by ramps/level access

 Opening times

Monday & Wednesday evening 7-9:30pm; we are located on Gladstone road, by the Memorial Hall; at the rear of AG Adams funeral parlour.