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."
Family weekend guest
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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30 Apr 26
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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.

My child left something behind after their visit to CYE. Can you help?

We keep lost property items for a maximum of 1 week before giving them to charity. In order to return them we ask you to arrange a collection using the Royal Mail website. They will be able to collect the item from CYE and get it to you. Please contact the office to arrange this.

There are some things I need you to know about my child before they come to CYE (medical/need to know/bedwetting/allergies/SEND information). How is it best to share this information with you?

For your child to have the best and safest time possible with us, it is important that you alert us to anything you think we need to know about their needs. There are very few things that we haven't come across before and our staff are excellent at discreetly supporting, encouraging and keeping an eye out for whatever help is needed.

When you say there'll be some 'Christian content' what does this mean?

Christian Youth Enterprises is a Christian charitable organisation. Everyone who works at the Centre (and board of Trustees) shares the Christian faith. Whilst we believe that this is the foundation to what we do and why we do it, we are understanding and respectful of everyone's beliefs and views, whatever these are. Our aim is to share what we believe with our guests in a relevant, engaging and exciting way and encourage our guests to think about and share what they believe too.

My child isn't quite the right age, can I book them in anyway?

Our age ranges are there for safety reasons, and to maximise enjoyment for all our guests. However, we run a 3 month +/- policy, so if your child is 3 months too young, or too old, then you can contact the office to book them on. For example, if your 8 year old child wanted to come to a 9-12 year old event in April, they would need to be turning 9 by July of that year. The only exception to this is that 8 is our lowest age (except for Ignite Sleepover and 'all-age' events such as families weekends). 7 year olds cannot be booked on to events, even if they'll be 8 years old in 3 months.

How do I book? Can I reserve a place over the phone for my child?

Bookings need to be made online and are not complete until valid deposit payment has been received by the Centre. Do call the office if you have any questions.

What happens if my child gets ill while they're with you?

All of our staff have up-to-date First Aid qualifications and are competent at dealing with minor emergencies. If it is deemed necessary to seek further help then a child can be taken to either Southbourne Surgery or St Richard's Hospital in Chichester.