Looking for an Adventure – then Go-Transform could be right up your street. Journey into a 6 to 12-month Leadership Training program where you can grow into the person God wants you to be. You will be rooted in Outdoor safety and delivery skills. Go deeper into knowing and living as a Christian leader. Whether searching for a character-building GAP-year or looking to unlock your potential in leading young people in summer camps, youth groups or adventure residentials Go-Transform could be for you.
Fancy living near crags, caves and coves? Whether for a few months or joining the community for longer, numerous opportunities are available to develop your personal skills and leadership experience. Our team of highly qualified tutors and mentors know how to be a Christian with an adventurous edge. Our professionally qualified teachers and nationally qualified outdoor practitioners will help you learn in a thrilling and transformational way.
Go-Transform focuses on two main areas of development:
You will be trained at your own pace and be supported throughout your time to Heatree. We ensure that you receive a holistic suite of training in soft and hard skills while having adventures across the Southwest peninsula.
We love expeditions! You will get to explore the adventurous nooks and crannies of the UK. You will explore some of the best mountains, rivers, and cliffs in the country. Recent expeditions include; Lake District (Mountaineering, Ghyll bashing, Mountain biking, Canoeing) Peak District (Climbing & Caving), Snowdonia, Gower (Seacliff climbing) and a three-day descent of the river Spey in Cairngorm.
Find your voice – We will support you in having the confidence and skills to lead a youth and school groups on an adventure residential program. We will explore with you the theory and concepts of Christian Leadership needed for residential and adventure ministries.
Yes, the Christian Leadership trainees are provided FREE accommodation and food on-site at Heatree. Trainees are given time and opportunities to make the most of living on Dartmoor and plug into a local church and community.
You could gain experience in the following activities; Archery, Bronze & Stone Age experience, Bushcraft, Caving, Canoeing, Environmental studies, Fencing, Forest School, Grass Sledging, Gyll scrambling, Hi-ropes, Kayaking, Indoor & Outdoor Rock climbing, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Orienteering, Raft building, Ropes courses, SUP, Scuba Diving and Team building,
Go-Transform (expected qualifications in 12 months)
Other awards and qualifications are included in the scheme and gaining these will depend on your experience and personal interests.
If outdoor activities, leading and teaching young people, self-growth and faith in Jesus are things that you love, and you want to explore an exciting vocation, this is for you!
You must be 18 to start Go-Transform – although if you’re 16yrs or over you can still come to explore if it’s for you in the future.
You don’t have to come by yourself, either – bring your parents, or siblings, or a friend to share the experience with you.
E-mail Tim at t.stephens@heatree.org or get in touch via our Contact page and please include:
Call us on 01647 221307 if you have any questions,
If you would like to explore if Go-Transform is for you, then you could come for a day visit. You’d get to meet the team and see and hear for yourself.