Families

Bring your family to CYE for 'unplugged' adventure and time together.

Bursaries available

playtime for the whole family.

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At CYE, play is priority! When families spend time here together they have a chance to grow in new ways. Relationships blossom as the pressure of the day-to-day is replaced with adventurous activities led by a life-filled team of instructors.

Come to CYE; let someone else do the cooking, set time aside to be together and experience all the benefits of being active outdoors with playtime as the focus.

We had a fantastic weekend, spending time as family doing new activities.  We enjoyed meeting new people and our daughter made new buddies. The staff were all lovely and super helpful.
"This was a fantastic weekend to enjoy spending time as family doing new activities. We enjoyed meeting new people and our daughter made new buddies. The staff are all lovely and super helpful."
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Families' weekend

Events for families

Check out the ways you can come to CYE as a family.

Family weekends

These are great events dedicated to families, hosted by us. There'll be home-cooked food, great activities and Christian teaching for all of you to enjoy together!

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Groups

Our fantastic accommodation vessel, TS Resolute, is available to hire throughout the winter. It sleeps 50 people, one group at a time – so team up with some other families for an unforgettable weekend!

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Not sure where to start?

We’re always happy to work with guests to tailor an event that best meets what's needed.  Let's talk about how to create your perfect event.

(01243) 573375
9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm with voicemail out of hours
(01243) 575131
Out-of-hours emergency contact number
admin@cye.org.uk
Christian Youth Enterprises Sailing Centre,
Jubilee Building,
Chidham,
Chichester,
West Sussex PO18 8TE
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Events Calendar

Click on the events below to find out more or to book.

Open Day
Start date:
02 May 26
End date:
02 May 26
Age range:
0 - 200
Open Day
Join us on May 2nd from 1-6 for an unforgettable Open Day! We’re bringing the community together for a massive afternoon of entertainment and adventure. From the water activities to the charm of local stalls and face painting, there’s no shortage of things to do. Plus, prepare to be entertained by the Hellcats Cheerleaders, Dance and Beyond, Grace and Hope Worship, and the Rock Choir! Entry is free and no booking is necessary. Just come along, grab a coffee (and some cake!), and sign up for your activities when you arrive.
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Family weekend 1 Age 5+ 2026
Start date:
22 May 26
End date:
25 May 26
Age range:
5 - 200
Family weekend 1 Age 5+ 2026
A memorable weekend designed to facilitate faith in the family; the CYE Families weekend is a mixture of water sports, land activities, silly games, spiritual input and delicious food.

Stay onboard our accommodation ship in a cabin with your family.

Enjoy a range of activities together. No need to have any previous water experience as our qualified team will lead the way.

There will be some altogether spiritual input with a mixture of singing, teaching, activities and discussion to engage the whole family.
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£191.00 For Whole Event
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20 May 26
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Family weekend 2 All Age 2026
Start date:
12 Jun 26
End date:
14 Jun 26
Age range:
0 - 200
Family weekend 2 All Age 2026
A memorable weekend designed to facilitate faith in the family; the CYE Families weekend is a mixture of water sports, land activities, silly games, spiritual input and delicious food.

Stay onboard our accommodation ship in a cabin with your family.

Enjoy a range of activities together. No need to have any previous water experience as our qualified team will lead the way.

There will be some altogether spiritual input with a mixture of singing, teaching, activities and discussion to engage the whole family.
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£127.00 For Whole Event
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10 Jun 26
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FAQs

Let us put your mind at rest.  Please do get in touch if you have any other questions.

Is my child insured whilst with CYE? What is your policy?

If they come with an organised group (school, youth group etc.) then any insurance will be arranged by the group prior to booking. If the child attends one of CYE's calendar events then the Centre has a £10m Public Liability policy in force – details of which are available upon request. Since personal belongings aren't covered by CYE, we strongly advise that parents ensure these are covered either by their existing household insurance or that a specific policy to cover their time at the Centre is taken out. A policy can be purchased from Access Insurance. Tel: 020 8651 7420.

Can my child ring home if they need to speak to me?

Unless it's really urgent, we encourage them not to. Very few children miss their families to the extent that they need to talk with them while they're with us. However we would, of course, facilitate this in a situation where it was necessary.

Can my child share a cabin with their friend?

This will probably be possible. You will be asked on your booking form if your child would like to share a cabin with anyone in particular. In all cases we will try to accommodate these important requests but ultimately we can't guarantee we'll be able to.

Can someone other than me pick up my child?

Yes. We will need written confirmation from the child's parents / guardian so that we can sign them out at the end of the event.

Does my child need to bring any money or snacks/sweets with them?

We have a CYE shop which sells things like CYE caps, keyrings, pens etc. We normally recommend about £5-10 spending money for a residential stay. Please do not send your child with sweets or snacks as they will have plenty of food (including amazing home-made cake) whilst they're here!

I can't afford the fees - can you help?

Please investigate our Bursary Fund! It's there for people who wouldn't be able to come to our events for financial reasons. We endeavor to remove as many barriers as possible from people being able to come to CYE. The process is discrete and confidential and CYE may be able to cover up to 40% of the fees for young people under 25. You can read more about the Bursary fund here. If you want to apply, Download the form and send it to bursary@cye.org.uk.