Don’t Ever Ring the Bell combines intellectual development and physical challenge, in an atmosphere of energy and discipline.

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What does Don't Ever Ring the Bell mean?

'It is easy to quit in SEAL training. All you have to do is ring the bell three times and you're out. In tough times, there's always kind of a way out and that's quitting. That's just deciding you're not going to tackle this problem — you're going to let the problem or the situation win. It’s simple, you just don’t quit’ Admiral William McRaven

We provide the best experience possible for boys and girls to enrich their lives with leadership programmes, teamwork training and intriguing physical challenges, giving our candidates confidence and an edge in their future education and professional careers. All of our staff have passed the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The programme has been designed by individuals from Ivy League institutions. It is a highly relevant and positive addition to any application to top Universities in the United States, Great Britain and Europe.

Motivational speakers will accompany a regime of drama, public speaking and debating.  Candidates will not just learn about such things; they will be practicing them each day.  This, in turn, will sit alongside a physical programme of adventure, effort and endurance.  Candidates will, amongst other activities, run, cycle, swim, climb, kayak, not only as an individual but also as part of a team.

Through the use of an Approved Activity Provider the Don't Ever Ring the Bell programme counts as fulfilling the residential section requirements of the Duke of Edinburgh Award along with expedition requirements for bronze, silver and gold awards.

The motivation to start Don't Ever Ring the Bell began when schools were forced to be predominantly focused on exam results.

Parents that spoke to us were frustrated by this and did not think the education process was as rounded as it should be. Don't Ever Ring the Bell was created in 2016.

Our unique offering enhances the summer experience for those boys and girls aged 12-17 accepted to join our camp.

• A fun summer

• Diverse physical and intellectual exercises

• develop leadership capabilities

• build character

• foster the development of discipline

• build confidence

As our base, we have a unique location in Wales, situated at the edge of the Brecon Beacons and the sprawling Brecon Beacons National Park.

Candidates will be staying in single sex rooms (from 2-6) with people of the same age.

Candidates will be put into teams that will be rotated throughout their duration, giving the opportunity to excel not only through teamwork but also to standout individually.

Each group will have an educator overseeing them full time. 

Currently choosing dates for 2025 and 2026

The Don't Ever Ring the Bell programme provides candidates the opportunity to experience realistic and challenging programs with an insistence on excelling in team work, communication and leadership skills. With key outcomes of amongst others, confidence and autonomy.

From departure to return, the Don't Ever Ring the Bell programme places great emphasis on the different components it is providing its candidates. As a result, the different elements have been developed in conjunction with leaders and specialists in their fields:

• Physical activity 

• Academic activity 

• Pastoral care 

• High quality nutrition

Candidates will be met in London, at the Apollo theatre in Hammersmith. They will be transported to Wales ready for orientation and acclimatisation. They will dive straight in and head out on a night orienteering exercise.

some of the experiences!

Abseiling, 

MOUNTAIN Biking, 

Expedition Planning, 

Climbing, 

Communication Skills, 

Canoeing, 

Presentation Skills, 

Wild Camping, 

Leadership Skills, 

Caving, 

Strategic Thinking, 

archery, 

Puplic speaking, 

Debating, 

Mountain Days, 

Guest Speakers.

09:00 - 13:00

Primary Daily activity.

A combination of physical and mental challenges.

*(This could be a climbing expedition combining elements strategy, communication and planning.)

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch. 

14:00 - 18:00

Secondary Daily Activity.

A combination of physical and mental challenges.

*(This could be expedition planning and leadership to be used in an orienteering challenge.)

18:00 - 19:30

Downtime. Guest speakers.

19:30 - 21:00 

Dinner. Communal activities and reflection of the candidates' day. Presentations.

21:00 - 22:00 

Group games.

*(Candidates will each have a ten-minute time slot once per week to call home via a landline, or to write a letter.)

22:15

Check-in. Candidates are expected to check in with (person in charge of dormitories).

Lights out.

This is enforced every night to ensure our candidates are well rested, unless they are on one of the overnight exercises!