packing list & Essentials

Getting ready for CYE? Here's everything you need to know before you arrive – find out what to pack and what to leave at home, bring just what you need to help make your time with us run smoothly.

Select the activities you'll be doing during your visit to see relevant packing items.

What not to bring

Life at CYE is full and active, so we ask young people to leave electronic devices at home and enjoy being fully present.

If contact needs to be made in an emergency we'll be happy to arrange this via CYE's office.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Showing 0 packing items

FAQs

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

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!

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.

Are your staff DBS checked?

Yes, all staff and volunteers are DBS checked. If you would like to discuss anything to do with our Child Protection Policy, please contact the office.

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.

Can I drop my child off a little before the start of the course/event?

Sorry but this is not possible. We cannot look after children outside of event hours unless under exceptional circumstances and with prior agreement. If you arrive early you can wait in the car or we can highly recommend a walk around to Cobnor Point along the coastal path – walk out of the car park and you will see a public footpath sign on your left, follow this!

My child can't swim, how will you make sure they're safe?

We require that children and staff alike MUST wear a properly fitting buoyancy aid before being allowed near the water (from the jetty onwards). Buoyancy aids will keep a person completely afloat until they are attended to, regardless of whether they can swim or not. If your child has any concerns over being on the water, let us know beforehand and we will make sure that both you and they are reassured and communicated with accordingly.