Atlantic Pacific
Junior Summer Camp (JSC)
Are you aged 14–17 and passionate about learning lifesaving skills? Do you want to experience what it’s like to work in search and rescue or as an emergency responder?
Join Atlantic Pacific at UWC Atlantic this summer for an immersive 6-night residential course, where you’ll learn from experienced professionals in medical and emergency response fields. All of this takes place on the breathtaking grounds of St Donat’s Castle in Wales.
The Atlantic Pacific Junior Summer Camp (JSC) is designed to equip you with essential lifesaving skills while giving you the chance to explore the inspiring UWC Atlantic campus. You’ll also be contributing to the mission of Atlantic Pacific, a humanitarian charity dedicated to combating global drowning, led by trusted and passionate experts.
You can expect daily outdoor and water-based training, learning practical skills such as first aid, rescue techniques, emergency response and simulated rescue scenarios – testing your knowledge and skills in realistic settings.
The Atlantic Pacific Junior Summer Camp is a challenging and rewarding experience. This intense, action-packed programme is perfect for those ready to engage, support others, and grow together with like-minded peers from around the world.
Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that builds skills, confidence, and lifelong connections, all while making a meaningful impact.
2025 Course Information
📅 Date: 10-16th August 2025
📍 Location: UWC Atlantic College, St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF
🧑 Ages: 14-17 years
💷 Fee: £1,177 GBP
💸 Financial support: Limited scholarships, apply here
⏳ Deadline: Spaces are available on a first-to-book basis
Atlantic Pacific: Junior Summer Camp (JSC)
The Atlantic Pacific summer residential course is open for applications
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Course Details
Atlantic Pacific: Junior Summer Camp - What will I learn?
This 5-day, 6-night residential course will not only provide you with a core set of lifesaving skills but also a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience set in the beautiful grounds of UWC Atlantic. Every day we will be in the water or outside learning new practical skills around:
- Water safety: sea survival* & cold-water shock*
- Psychological first aid: maintaining yours & others mental health in a crisis
- Search & Rescue skills: VHF radio, communications & search patterns
- First Aid: Basic introduction
- Maritime Skills: tides & weather, navigation, ropes & knots
- Boats: handling, capsize drills & simulated rescue scenarios
- Team building & communication skills
- Other fun activities
*The course timetable is amended subject to the unpredictable Welsh summer weather!
As part of the Atlantic Pacific Junior Summer Camp you will experience simulated rescue scenarios, both on land and in the water. All safety equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets etc will be provided.
Atlantic Pacific’s aims are to encourage those who are passionate about lifesaving and further study or a career in the sector of saving lives, but the personal skills you’ll develop are transferrable to work in any industry and are excellent material to add to your CV!
What is a typical day?
The Atlantic Pacific Junior Summer Camp runs daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, featuring four 90-minute sessions each day. Students are assigned to a group that will participate in all scheduled sessions.
In the evenings, students can enjoy free time to relax, recharge, and explore the beautiful grounds and seafront. Alternatively, you’re welcome to join the Atlantic Pacific team for fun evening activities designed to enhance the camp experience.
Atlantic Pacific is an international humanitarian organisation run by a team of trusted experts on a mission to combat global drowning. Attending one of Atlantic Pacifics camps demonstrates a well-rounded, adventurous and open-minded approach to learning.
Applying to Atlantic Pacific: Junior Summer Camp (JSC)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please visit the Atlantic Pacific website here and add the course to your basket. You must complete the details required to register to attend the course.
Course Cost
£1,177.00 GBP per person, which includes accommodation, bedding and 3 meals per day, training and all equipment.
Scholarships: A limited number of 50% and 80% scholarships are available. Should you need financial support, please complete this form and a member of the Atlantic Pacific team will be in touch.
Course Dates
This is a 5 day 6 night residential course. Please arrive on Sunday 1oth August between 3pm – 5pm and depart on the morning of Saturday 16th August.
You must be dropped off and collected at the college by a legal guardian or nominated representative.
Location
The course will be held at UWC Atlantic, St Donat’s Castle, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK CF61 1WF
Ages
This course is designed for 14 – 17 year-olds. You must be aged 14-17 years old for the duration of the course. We require you to provide proof of age for this course with a passport or ID card.
About Atlantic Pacific
Junior Summer Camp is owned and delivered by Atlantic Pacific International Rescue Limited, a registered charity in England and WalesNo 1185605.
Qualifications
You do not need any prior qualifications to apply to the course.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner are served by the friendly UWC catering team in the incredible dining hall of St Donat’s Castle, the longest continually inhabited castle in Wales.
Accommodation
You will stay in comfortable dorm style houses which you can see on the website of our hosts UWC Atlantic College. Girls and boys are divided across two separate floors. There is one communal shower area per floor, with private cubicles for showering and toilets. There are up to 4 students sleeping in one room. Accommodation including all bedding is included in the course fee.
What to bring
All equipment is provided and included in the fee. This includes wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets. You will be provided with a packing list nearer to the time.
Disclaimer:
The course covers how to give lifesaving treatment to people who are injured. Graphic images of injuries are shown on this course and traumatic or difficult situations are discussed. Participants should be prepared to cover these subjects.
Atlantic Pacific does not provide indemnity cover for its students for using casualty care in the field unless deployed as an AP asset.
Contact
If you would like to discuss with Atlantic Pacific any queries or further course information, you can reach out to them at info@atlanticpacific.org.uk. More information can also be found on their website.
