Ignite (9-12)

A week packed with water sports, wild activities, new friends and fun discussions about faith for 9-12 year olds.

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Ignite is the perfect first step into residential camp life. Whether you're coming with friends or on your own, you'll quickly feel at home as you dive into sailing, kayaking, archery, tunnelling and the assault course. Each Ignite camp has its own unique theme and everything, from the games to the talks, is built around it.

You don't need any previous experience; our instructors will make sure everyone learns new skills at their own pace, with plenty of support for those trying things for the first time and extra challenges for the more adventurous. Evenings are filled with campfires, night walks, themed activities and short, engaging talks about the Christian faith, followed by small group discussions where campers can ask questions and share their thoughts.

With comfortable cabins, delicious food and a team of caring leaders who remember what it's like to be your age, Ignite creates a safe space where you can grow in confidence, make memories that last a lifetime and explore what it means to follow Jesus.

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Make Friends for Life

At Ignite, friendships happen naturally. From the moment you arrive, you'll be welcomed into a community where everyone looks out for each other. Share a cabin with your mates or meet new people from different places. The mix of teamwork activities, mealtimes together and evening hangouts means you'll leave with friendships that often last for years.

Faith That Makes Sense

Each evening, a speaker shares short, fun talks that connect the Christian message to real life. Afterwards, you'll chat about it in small groups with leaders who listen well and take your questions seriously. There's no pressure – just honest conversations about faith and what it means to live as a follower of Jesus in today's world.

“You have to go – you kayak, you sail and you sleep over”

Zach, 9
Ignite Camp

"Winter training taught me to be resilint when work is hard and frustrating."

Max

“There is such a lovely sense of community here – you meet so many fun teenagers and leaders who are so up to have lots of fun – and be open about their faith. I always look forward to coming to CYE every year.”

Blaze Camper
Blaze Camp (2025)

"He said the food was great too! Thank you for accommodating his dairy free requirements also"

Parent of school child
parent of school child

"The team were incredible and engaged the children so well. So many of them commented how this was the best week of their lives!"

St John's Primary School

"CYE is one of our favourite places on earth. The heart and vision of the space is priceless. Thank you to all the staff who made it so easy for us and took the boats out to the water for us. Thank you."

Family weekend guest

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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 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.

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.

What if my child has an injury before coming to CYE and can't participate in activities?

If it's a residential stay they will still benefit hugely from being away with their friends. We will accommodate them as much as possible to ensure that they still get the full CYE experience. For example, a child with an arm in plaster might accompany one of the instructors in a Safety boat for the afternoon. If your child is on a specific sailing or paddling course and their injury means they cannot participate, please call us to discuss the options (most likely we'll offer for you to defer their place to another course)

Is my child insured whilst with CYE? What is your policy?

If they come with an organised group (school, youth group etc.) then any insurance will be arranged by the group prior to booking. If the child attends one of CYE's calendar events then the Centre has a £10m Public Liability policy in force – details of which are available upon request. Since personal belongings aren't covered by CYE, we strongly advise that parents ensure these are covered either by their existing household insurance or that a specific policy to cover their time at the Centre is taken out. A policy can be purchased from Access Insurance. Tel: 020 8651 7420.

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!

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.