First of its kind youth camp gets underway at Kinloss Barracks
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A FIRST of its kind youth camp got underway on Sunday, June 5 at 39 Engineer Regiment, Kinloss Barracks.
The camp aims to develop young people's skills for life by using Army experience.
That has seen pupils from schools across Moray participate in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities with the aim of improving teamwork and other skills which are key in the Armed Forces.
Lieutenant Colonel Adam Birley, Commanding Officer, 39 Engineer Regiment, said: "I am delighted that we are hosting so many young people in Moray to participate in the Kinloss Barracks Youth Camp.
"We have a fantastic team of trained Royal Engineers and Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, combined with our science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) ambassadors.
"They will translate our everyday skills into fun and informative opportunities which will increase the life skills of young people in the local area."
The week-long camp is working in partnership with the Elgin Rotary Leadership Initiative, Moray Scouts, Moray schools and local cadets.
The week kicked off with Moray Scouts undertaking their Scout Mechanic Activity Badge with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers of the regiment.
For the remainder of the week, Moray schools and 1st and 2nd Highlander Cadets will take part in mine detecting, heavy plant operating, field fortification, catapult challenges, water rocket construction and music workshops.
