Adventure Plus is the Adventure Youthwork & Outdoor Education charity that provides Adventure Holidays, Gap Year Training programmes & Internships, all in a positive Christian environment.
At A+ we are passionate about encouraging over 7,000 young people each year, through adventure and education in a positive Christian environment; as we challenge and encourage young people to embrace the many adventures that life offers.
GAP (Gap Adventure Plus) is the A+ training Year designed to equip you for adventure activity leadership with young people and adults in the beauty of the great outdoors.
The year will help you DisTIL 4 key elements of experience and personal growth:
All set against the background of our 'SELL' theme:
The year runs from September to end of August, or January to end of August.
The initial focus is on building the team and learning skills, so be prepared to embrace lots of training in the first few months in Fencing, Archery, Canoeing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Circus Skills, Team Building, Low Ropes, Safeguarding and First Aid.
Some are A+ in-house awards and some are nationally recognised qualifications.
You will start by assisting our trained instructors as they run sessions in local schools and Adventure Clubs. As your year develops, and you grow in experience, you will be invited to join the team for larger events with greater responsibilities .
Our weekly discipleship training workshops cover issues including:
What we believe and why we believe it
These will help you grow in knowledge and your Christian walk through discussion, presentations and opportunities for practical application of your skills at work, at home and in local churches.
You will be encouraged in your personal and spiritual development as you become a valued member of our team and part of the daily mission of A+.
There are also opportunities to put your skills into practice on GAP trips and expeditions, and as leaders on our Total Adventure holidays during your year:
Throughout the year you will be working as a team on themes and creative ideas for our Easter and Summer Total Adventure weeks; and it is always great to see how plans made in the winter months shape up when the campers are with us. The encouragement definitely comes full circle as all that creative energy and hard work earlier in the year comes to life and we see young people encouraged by the Good News we are here to celebrate.
Accommodation is provided in our staff houses, where you will live in community with other GAP team members and interns and you receive a monthly contribution to food costs, which definitely works better if you team up and cook together.
We are taking applications for September. Places are limited to six at each intake, so apply soon.
The price for the year includes accommodation, expenses, a contribution towards food costs and a kit allowance to purchase activity equipment throughout the year.
The training you will receive, the experience you will gain, the friends you will make and the amazing memories you will create makes this a life changing opportunity not to miss!
For current prices and more information on how to get involved, please contact our GAP Coordinator.
Many of those who do not have a firm plan for the following year choose to stay for a second year and enrol in GAP Plus - that's how great it is!
GAP Plus is an opportunity to remain part of the A+ team for a second year at a reduced rate, continue to receive training towards higher levels of outdoor leadership and qualifications and experience, be trusted with greater responsibilities on sessions and in the everyday working of A+.
For a growing number, successful completion of this second year has led to full time employment with A+.
For those who have graduated in a relevant degree (Sports Science, Conservation, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality & Catering), or completed an adventure training programme with another organisation, we are very happy to design a bespoke Internship Year.
Examples of current or past A+ Internships include:
There are also Internship Opportunities at Windmill Farm in:
A+ Interns join the A+ GAP and WF Interns for regular Spiritual Input and Adventure Skills Training, and gain valuable work experience in the relevant department of the A+ operation through the rest of the week.
Contact Adventure Plus and Windmill Farm if you would like more information about our services or would like to support our work. We’d love to hear from you.
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