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The SLDA YOUTH PAGE What is the Youth? - AN INTRODUCTION BY OUR YOUTH LEADERKaren McGarrYThe Camping Club Youth, or CCY, is a section of the Camping and Caravanning Club aimed at young people aged 12 to 17, (21 if they pass their youth test). It's purpose is to promote enjoyment of all forms of camping and to develop skills that will enhance their camping experiences. As a part of this, youth can participate in training sessions with their Youth Leader, leading up to them sitting their Youth Test. Passing the test enables youth to camp unsupervised on club sites and continue in the youth section until they are 21. Training for the youth test includes learning the skills of camping: how to pack and carry the kit correctly, the essentials of finding a suitable pitch and erecting the tent correctly, cooking a meal on a single burner, basic first aid and map reading. Youth members can also take part in camping events organised especially for them, both locally and at a national level. Once they have passed their Youth Test, (and reached 14 years of age), youth can also attend the FICC Youth Rally, held in a different European country each year. Karen's contact details are on the Contacts Page. If you are interested in joining, you can download the CCY application form by following the CCY Form link above. |
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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 SLDA Youth Leader Karen McGarry - 07939 466836 / 01205 311492 or e-mail: YOUTH LEADER 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.
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