Kids & Youth

There are so many opportunities for young people to get involved at CYE. With activity days, sailing courses, holiday camps, youth events, training and volunteering opportunities - this is YOUR place!

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Camps

Our residential camps take place in the school holidays. They're filled to the brim with wild activities, great fun, connection with friends and inspired invitations for spiritual growth.

Ignite

For ages 9 – 12, Ignite is the name for our camps that bring wild adventure and faith exploration to our youngest group of campers. There’s a shorter event in the spring and full-sized camps in summer. Plus, for those wanting to ‘try out’ CYE and see if camp vibes are their thing, Ignite sleepover in the autumn is open to ages 7 – 10 for one night filled to the brim with fun.

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Blaze

These are our camps for young people ages 12-15. You can find Blaze events in spring, summer and autumn! Each camp has an action-packed programme of activities, themed wide-games, time hanging out with friends and plenty of general silliness. There'll also be inspiring talks, helping you to grow in your faith, plus worship and support from discussion groups.

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Inferno

These high-action summer camps are for people aged 15-18. Get stuck into activities galore; often with the chance to try out high performance sailing, or kick back with friends and chill out on the water if that’s more your thing! Inferno campers are definitely not too old for themed games – expect challenge, hilarity, mess and a unique kind of fun that many come back for year after year. Plus inspirational speakers and opportunities to grow in your faith in life-changing ways.

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Activity Opportunities

Come to CYE and try out our activities, or upskill with our courses for young people.

Multi ACtivity Days

Come for the day to enjoy instructor-led activities on and off the water. These days take place at various times through the season.

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Sail and Paddle courses

A chance to get qualified in watersports. CYE is affiliated with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and we're qualified to teach and assess the RYA sailing levels. We're also joined to Paddle UK, and offer courses that can help to equip you with excellent kayak-handling skills.

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Contact us for tailored experiences for your kids

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.

Easter Revision Camp 2026
Start date:
28 Mar 26
End date:
02 Apr 26
Age range:
15 - 18
Easter Revision Camp 2026
The perfect blend of revision time and active time for young people in school years 11, 12 and 13. This hugely popular camps has bumped up the grade of many a pupil, and the memories made along the way are a big bonus.

Four hours of structured revision sessions each morning, supported by our encouraging team; afternoons and evenings full of fun activity on and off the water; and quality spiritual input including teaching, worship and discussion with peers.
Top marks!
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£387.00 For Whole Event
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06 Apr 26
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Easter Blaze 2026
Start date:
09 Apr 26
End date:
12 Apr 26
Age range:
12 - 15
Easter Blaze 2026
Easter Blaze camp is designed to pack all the fun on the water, the silly games, the good times with friends and the quality discussions and spiritual input of a summer camp and put it all in an amazing 4-days in the Easter holidays.

This camp will be fast-paced and definitely memorable!
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£200.00 For Whole Event
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26 Mar 26
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Blaze (12-15)
Training Course:
RYA Stage 1 April (8-15)
Start date:
18 Apr 26
End date:
19 Apr 26
Age range:
8 - 15
RYA Stage 1 April (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).

Stage 1 – Start Sailing
A gentle introduction with no prior experience required. On this course you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover and steer.

Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
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£191.00 For Whole Event
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Non Residential
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16 Apr 26
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RYA Stage 2 April (8-15)
Start date:
18 Apr 26
End date:
19 Apr 26
Age range:
8 - 15
RYA Stage 2 April (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).

Stage 2 – Basic Skills
Building on from Stage 1, sailors will continue to develop basic sailing skills, including taking and controlling a boats speed. This course will also include holistic sailing such as basic ropework and rules of the road. This course looks to grow a young sailors confidence sailing and is excellent preparation to progress to stage 3

Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
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RYA Stage 3/4 April (8-15)
Start date:
18 Apr 26
End date:
19 Apr 26
Age range:
8 - 15
RYA Stage 3/4 April (8-15)
Join us for RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stages at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Stages syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following RYA Stages 1,2,3 and 4 will take your young sailors from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Stage takes 2 days to complete).

Stage 3 and 4 - improver and advanced skills
Stage 3 and 4 will develop a sailors basic sailing skills to an improved or advanced level. This course will continue to cover rigging and sailing techniques, sailing theory, launching and recovery skills. Stage 4 applies all of the skills learnt up to and including Stage 3 but in double handed boats, allowing development as a helm or crew.

Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.
Stage 1 - Stage 2
Stage 2 - Stage 3
Stage 3 - Stage 4
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RYA Level 1 16 years +
Start date:
16 May 26
End date:
17 May 26
Age range:
16 - 200
RYA Level 1 16 years +
Calling all those 16+ to join us for RYA National Sailing Levels 1 and 2 at CYE! Our instructors deliver the full RYA Levels syllabus in engaging, hands-on sessions – building skills, safety awareness and confidence on the water. Following the RYA National Sailing Scheme will take you from complete beginner to confident helm in a safe and fun environment (please note each Level takes 2 days to complete).

RYA National Sailing Scheme – Level 1 (Start Sailing)
Take your first step into the world of sailing with our RYA Level 1 course. This beginner-friendly course will introduce you to the basics of sailing in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll learn how to rig and launch a dinghy, basic boat handling, steering, and essential safety knowledge. Perfect for adults (16+) looking to gain confidence on the water and start their sailing journey. No prior experience is needed — just bring your enthusiasm!

Progression Requirements
Please note, you must complete each stage before moving to the next – it’s a step-by-step journey.

Level 1 - Level 2

Level 2 - Level 3

Level 3 - Advanced Modules (eg. Seamanship Skills)
Price:
£210.00 For Whole Event
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14 May 26
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