We are an educational charity with a unique approach in working creatively with children and young people. We create shared, social experiences and play-packed days which we believe provide the best environment for them to grow and learn. Our summer camp adventure holidays are open to all children aged 8-16, and we partner with schools and education groups to provide bespoke trips, events and activity days.

What we do:

  • Superweek summer camp adventure holidays for children aged 8-16
  • School residential trips and activity days for school groups
  • CPD and INSET training for teachers and education leaders
  • Bespoke residential holidays, events and festival activities
  • Fundraising for the Adventure Appeal so that underprivileged children can attend a Superweek

 

Volunteering With Us

The young people who join ATE as volunteers are known as Monitors. They work directly with the children on our residential holidays.

ATE’s programme of training has been developed over more than 50 years, and is highly regarded by all those who have experienced it. For many it is a life-changing and beneficial experience.

We think anybody would benefit from coming on our Monitor Training Course and working as volunteers. People who might gain most include:

  • Young people who are looking to build their CV
  • College and University students looking for work experience
  • Sixth formers who want to add to their University applications
  • Anyone looking to take the first steps towards a career with children, including aspiring teachers, youth workers, and coaches
  • People who want a fun way to gain their Duke of Edinburgh residential qualification.

Please note, we ask trainees to pay a small fee to cover their costs on the course. However, we do not want you to be put off by this; if the fee is a barrier to your participation, please in get touch. We are typically able to offer and handful of full or part bursaries to the course.

 

What do our volunteers do?

As a Monitor you will lead a group of about 8 children, taking part in all of their activities: you will eat at their table, join in their games, put them to bed in the evening, and wake up with them in the morning.

Monitors are responsible for keeping their group happy, safe and cared for. You will get to know the children really well, and will become an older brother or sister figure to them. For many children, the relationship they develop with you will be the highlight of their holiday.

Each holiday will have around six to nine Monitors along with a Director and Assistant Director, who will plan the week and deliver larger activities. There will also be a Matron, a Caterer, and a small team of Domestic Staff.