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A visit to CYE is a unique opportunity and we want to help you to be prepared. Read on to find out what to expect when you come and feel free to ask more questions below - no question is too small or too big!
Where you'll be staying
For residential trips and other overnight stays, you’ll sleep onboard TS Resolute, our fantastic accommodation ship. With comfy bunk beds, ensuite facilities and sensational views over the water this will be your home-from-home - the perfect place to return to after a day's adventure.
What to pack & prepare
What you’ll need to bring depends on the event you're coming for - we've got detailed packing lists for different kinds of stays. Rest assured that we’ll provide all the specialist gear you’ll need, like wetsuits, life jackets, helmets and equipment.
Safety & supervision
Keeping our young people safe is our top priority, and we’re highly trained and experienced in health and safety procedures. We're proud to offer a high ratio of staff to children on and off the water. You can trust that our amazing team of staff and volunteers are always looking out for the wellbeing of our guests.
What you'll be doing
While you're with us you'll have choice about the acitivites you take part in – but whatever you choose, you can be sure of action, fun and adventure. There’s also plenty of time and space for relaxation, reflection, growing in connection to others and personal spiritual development.
FAQs
Let us put your mind at rest. Please do get in touch if you have any other questions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Got questions?
Contact our team for help
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.
Jubilee Building,
Chidham,
Chichester,
West Sussex PO18 8TE