Meet the team
Judith
"Captain"
Founder & Director
Likes: Sunny days, climbing, canoeing, spontaneous campfires.
Dislikes: Being cold.
Background:
Judith had worked in the outdoor industry for 7 years, in the UK, France and UAE leading people of all ages in adventurous activities. She started as an apprentice in 2011 and worked her way up to centre manager gaining a variety of qualifications along the way. Judith had been managing residential and day camps for 3 years before founding Omega outdoor adventure in 2018, to bring her passion to her home town of Tamworth. She also volunteers her time as a Girl guide leader, is passionate about being inclusive and environmentally friendly.
Qualifications:
SPA
Level 2 paddle coach + SUP
Cave leader
MTB leader
Youth and Adult Mental Health first aider
Alex
"First mate"
Camp manager
Likes: Climbing, hiking, road trips.
Dislikes: Office work
Background:
Alex has years of personal and professional experience in the outdoors, across the UK, France and UAE. He had been working alongside Judith as Senior instructor for 3 years when he joined her in developing Omega outdoor adventure. He has experience coaching people of all ages in adventurous activities, training staff teams and creating activities. Alex is passionate about all things Bush craft, he loves being in the hills and camping.
Qualifications:
Level 1 paddle coach
SPA trained
British fencing instructor
Working towards:
SPA assessment
Millie
"Chief mate"
Chief instructor & SEN adviser
Likes: Singing, travelling, climbing, abseiling.
Dislikes: Sweetcorn.
Background:
Millie has 5 years of experience as an outdoor instructor across the UK. She has experience creating activities, is a Girl guide leader and a teaching assistant for an SEN school. She can read and write braille as well as use Makaton sign.
Millie is an active fundraiser and has been on a variety of Guide trips to help other communities through her organised fund raising.
Qualifications:
GB Archery instructor
2 star paddlesport
British fencing instructor
Working towards:
Level 1 paddlesport coach
CWA
Lesley
"The Arty one"
Creative design adviser
Likes: Trying new things, cuddling puppies, power tools, paintbrushes.
Dislikes: Winter, tents.
Background:
Proud Mum of two Lesley is a travel enthusiast, believes herself to be a great cook and of course can't resist anything arty. She has a varied work background with the main theme being creating and organising.
Lesley also volunteers as a Girl guide leader, assisting on sessions and creating crafty activities.
Qualifications:
GNVQ Art & design
BA (Hons) Fine art
Connor
"The big kid"
Senior instructor & Archery Tech adviser
Likes: Travel, sleep-ins, the gym.
Dislikes: Spicey food.
Background:
Connor has worked as a multi-activity instructor for over 7 years in the UK, France and New Zealand. He is now studying at Uni to become a PE teacher. Connor is passionate about education and loves teaching in an active setting.
Qualifications:
GB Archery instructor
British Fencing instructor
Working towards:
PE teacher degree
Cid & Mina
"Mascots"
Likes: Sunbathing, treats, walkies, boat rides.
Dislikes: Large puddles
Although Cid & Mina do not attend camp they can often be seen checking up on the Team at local events.
They love going out on staff trips to the woods or practicing their pirate impressions in the canoe on canal trips.