Operation Encounter is proud to be an official Partner for the first week of NCS called BE EPIC.

Designed specially for 16 and 17 year olds, the NCS experience gives young people a clearer idea of what they want from their future. Over 500,000 young people have already taken part across the UK.

You get to mix with a new crowd and take on fresh challenges together. Along the way you’ll gain a taste for independence and pick up skills that’ll help you smash your future goals.

In your first week you’ll live away from home and nurture your adventurous side. That’s where Operation Encounter comes in!

Whether you take on the high ropes, raft building or bush craft, one thing we can guarantee is that by Friday night you’ll feel fearless (and pretty worn out)! Don’t worry, you’ll have the weekend back home to catch your breath.

If you haven’t already done so, you can find a programme near you here.