What is CCY?

Nottinghamshire DA Camping Club Youth (CCY) is a section dedicated to 12 -18 year olds (up to 21 year if passed the CCY test) that enjoy camping and would like to meet other kids and young adults their own age.

At the majority of camping weekends there will be a separate area where the CCY can camp together.

What's different about the CCY?

The CCY are encouraged to camp independently from their parents and there are rallies organised specifically for youth members. There are two regional meets held in the winter (January) and in the summer (May).These are run by each of the regions DA’s in turn and are a good way of meeting youth from different areas. During the winter meet there are inter DA competitions and quiz’s. Again the emphasis of the summer meet is on inter DA competitions, with 5 aside football, volleyball, netball and fun sports. There are three other meets that the youth can attend, the National Meet, Autumn Youth Rally and the International Meet. Each region takes it in turn to organise the National Meet and Autumn Rally.

The International Meet is held at Easter in a different country each year and CCY who are over 14 and have passed their test will have the opportunity to attend. We also hope to be able to organise some winter activities so the CCY can continue to meet up during this time.

What is the CCY Test?

The CCY test is open to all CCY members and is designed to test the ability of the individual to camp on their own. The test covers, camp craft (tent erecting, cooking and tidiness) map reading, basic first aid and an awareness of the Camping Club ‘Code for Camping’

An advantage of passing the test is that youth can continue in the CCY until the age of 21, paying the same subscription rates as youth members but enjoying the privileges of full members.

What is the CCJ?

Notts DA Camping Club Juniors (CCJ) is a section for 8 – 11 year old children that enjoy camping and would like to meet children of their own age.

They are offered the chance to camp in their own area and the opportunity to mix with CCY members, building up confidence and a chance to develop camping skills. During the year the CCJ leaders will arrange activities for the CCJ members

Meet the Youth Team

  • Youth Leaders

    Michael and Sharon Stringfellow

  • Youth Assistants

    Ryan Stringfellow and Brooke Batchelor

  • Youth Assistant

    Chelsey James-WIlson