Year 10 STEM Training Camp
Co-op Academy Walkden Cadets take on Altcar training camp STEM trip
This half term, a group of our Year 10 Cadets traded their school desks for an action-packed week of practical learning, leadership, and high energy problem solving during an exciting STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) residential trip to the renowned Altcar Training Camp.
Nestled along the Lancashire coast, Altcar Training Camp provides world class facilities for military and cadet units across the UK. For our Year 10 students, it offered the perfect backdrop to see STEM concepts brought to life in real world military environments.
One of the standout highlights of the STEM trip was an immersive dive into engineering and mechanics, delivered in partnership with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).
The Cadets got their hands dirty, applying practical engineering skills to explore the inner workings of military vehicles and learning what it takes to keep machinery operational in the field. From hands on mechanical diagnostics to fixing the windscreen wipers on a classic Land Rover, students gained real engineering experience.
It wasn’t just physical endurance being put to the test, the Cadets’ critical thinking and maths problem solving skills were pushed to the limit as well.
Throughout the week, students tackled escape rooms that demanded clear logic, clear communication, fast decision making, and teamwork under pressure. They also received a fascinating look into the high tech world of bomb disposal, learning about the precision, advanced technology, and calm mindsets required by army specialists in field operations.
To broaden their horizons, the camp hosted interactive sessions giving an insight in to the wide variety of career pathways within the Army, ranging from engineering, logistics, and medical services to communications and cyber technology.
Our Year 10 Cadets represented Co-op Academy Walkden with immense pride, enthusiasm, and resilience throughout the entire trip. Whether applying STEM principles to fix vehicle parts, solving complex puzzles, or pushing outside their comfort zones, every student demonstrated the core values of team spirit, ambition, and respect.
Huge congratulations to all the Year 10 Cadets who attended, and a special thank you to the staff and instructors at Altcar Training Camp and REME for making this STEM trip such a success!
To learn more about the location and facilities where our Cadets trained, visit the Altcar Training Camp Website.
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