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Camping Club Youth
Are you aged between 12 and 17? Are you fed up of camping near your
parents? Would you like to camp
with like minded youth?
Then why not join the Camping Club Youth…
Each DA or section has a youth section where they organize
weekends with your own dedicated camping area.
Youth Test
You also have the opportunity to take your youth test before
your 18th birthday and if you pass, it allows you to continue with
the privileges of a Youth member until you are 21.
An added bonus is if you continue to be a Camping & Caravanning
Club member you get reduced membership fees until you are 30.
The Youth test comprises of camping skills such as pitching
& erecting a tent, the use of stoves, map reading, first aid etc.
Youth Rallies
Central Counties organize two Youth Rallies, one in the
winter and one in the summer.
At each meet there are sports and trophies to be won.
The winter meet sports are all indoors and usually consist
of darts, dominos and pool. There is normally a trip to the local bowling alley
during the Saturday afternoon, with a nice hot meal when you return.
The summer rally includes 5 aside football, volleyball,
netball and fun sports.
You also have the opportunity to attend the National Youth
Rally where you have the chance to make friends with youth members from other
parts of the UK.
If you are 14 and have passed your Youth Test, you may like
to attend the International Youth Rally – This is held over the Easter weekend
and in 2009 it will be held in Spain.
For more information
on joining the CCY contact the Regional Youth Liaison Officer –
David Wilkes -
07831786157 or e-mail - david.wilkes@virgin.net
Important Notice
to Parents
All Youth Leaders,
assistants and tester are all accredited by the Camping and Caravanning Club
and have been vetted through the criminal records bureau.
They must also carry
Camping & Caravanning Club endorsed photo identification.
Find out about the Young achiever award
We try to have a youth area at all weekend meets.
If you are interested in your youth getting involved with the youth test then
please see Ron Thompson-Petttitt or Colin Tompkins .
If you see a volleyball game in progress please come and join in, or just
cheer them on. All are welcome have a go. Children and adults should play games
away from the tents and caravans. This applies especially to ball games.
Please remember - the children you bring with you are your responsibility at
all times, so please ensure you know where they are and what they are doing
Young campers, age 12 - 17 are welcome to pitch their tent in the Youth area.
However, if they are cooking the 20 foot rule also applies to them.