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.

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FAQs

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

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 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!