UWC Atlantic, St Donat's Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Atlantic Adventure Experience (AAE)
Run by UWC Atlantic College · Established 1962
- Ages
- 12 to 15
- Stay
- Residential
- Duration
- 1 week
- When
- Jul 2027
Summary
A one-week residential outdoor adventure course for 12 to 15 year olds at UWC Atlantic in Wales, with sailing, caving, climbing and leadership learning.
The Atlantic Adventure Experience is a one-week residential programme for 12 to 15 year olds. It runs at UWC Atlantic, St Donat's Castle, on the Glamorgan Heritage Coast in Wales.
Participants take part in outdoor activities in areas of natural beauty around South Wales, from sailing and caving to climbing and scrambling. Sessions cover leadership, problem solving, resilience and communication.
No previous experience is needed, but participants should be confident with physical activity. The course counts towards the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award residential.
Camp highlights
- One-week residential course in Wales
- Sailing, caving, climbing and scrambling
- Meets Duke of Edinburgh Gold residential outcomes
- Stay in an on-campus student house
- Optional Heathrow Terminal 5 transfers included in fee
Dates and prices
The camp confirms availability when you enquire.
What the price covers
Included in your stay
- Tuition
- Certificate of completion
- Accommodation
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Laundry
- Activities programme
- Excursions
- Sports equipment hire
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Visa support letter
- Pastoral care
Full inclusion details
- All programme fees
- Boarding
- Catering
- Guard Me insurance
- Optional transfer to and from Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5 only
Programme and activities
What you’ll do
- Archery
- Climbing
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Tennis
Academics
On site facilities
- Common room
- Dining hall
- Sports hall
- Swimming pool
- Tennis courts
- Wifi
Who the camp is for
Accommodation and meals
Supervision and safety
Location and travel
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Deposit
Full payment, or payment plan.
Cancellation
No automatic refund on cancellation; requests are considered case by case. A visa refusal may qualify if UWC Atlantic is told by 31 May 2027.
More about UWC Atlantic College
Ideal for young people with a passion for adventure, the outdoors and a desire to experience the unique spirit of UWC Atlantic, AAE participants come from around the world to learn new skills and step beyond their comfort zone.
Based on the campus of UWC Atlantic, participants will travel to areas local to South Wales to take part in a variety of outdoor activities from sea adventures such as sailing and exploring deep caves to rock adventures such as climbing and scrambling.
You’ll work together with your team and have lots of fun in the process. For the first time in 2026, AAE will introduce sailing as a full-day activity.
Participants will get to experience life at UWC Atlantic, staying on campus in the College’s boarding houses and using the facilities on-site.
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