SSAFA Short Breaks are free, residential adventure breaks for Forces families who have a child with an additional need and/or disability, aged between 5 to 18 years. The break is for the whole immediate family to enjoy together.
Short Breaks in 2025:09 – 11 May at Calvert Trust, Lake District
21 – 25 July at Calvert Trust, Lake District
04 – 08 August at Calvert Trust, Exmoor
27 - 31 October at Calvert Trust, Exmoor
- All children within the family must be between 5-18 years.
- Children are dependents of a current Serving person or reservist.
- One child attending must have an additional need and/or disability.
- At least one parent must attend the break with their child/ren.
Please note, Short Breaks are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with priority given to families who have not attended before or in the past 5 years. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close the process early.
For more information, please visit the SSAFA Short Breaks website: https://www.ssafa.org.uk/get-help/military-families/short-breaks-and-holidays-for-service-families