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Here is some info for parent/guardian/youth leaders/grandparents:

  • Parent/Guardian?

Over the last sixty years, we’ve learnt a lot about how a parent or guardian feels about sending their child on a summer camp. It’s an important decision and we take the trust that you put in us very seriously (not least, because many of us are parents ourselves).

We also know that there are some questions that are really important to you, so we wanted to answer them here.

How do I get my child to camp?
Lee Abbey Camp is in the South-West of England, near Lynton on the north Devon coast, as shown on the below map. There are two main ways to get your child to camp. You can either drive to camp (directions below). Alternatively, if you let us know on the booking form, can pick up your child from Taunton train or bus station on the day that camp starts. You just need to get them to the bus or coach station, we will do the rest. On the day that camp ends, we will get them back to the Taunton bus or coach station where you can either collect them or they can take a connecting train or bus.

  • Youthleader?

First of all, congratulations. The job that you do is of critical importance and we salute you. It is always so great to hear from campers who are heading back to great youthgroups back home. We get the privilege of seeing the results of the work that you do year round – keep it up!

Secondly, we know that there are some questions that are really important to you, so we wanted to answer them here.

Do I have to come?
It’s really up to you. Many youth leaders see the value in not being there and allowing there young people space to explore and discuss in a new environment and then return to discuss it with them. If that is what you would like to do, then we would be delighted. We are very used to incorporating youth groups into the work we do and we are able to be very flexible in the way we do this. Want all the boys in the group in the same tent? No problem. Want all the girls in a different tent? No worries. Want to talk to us before hand about your youthgroup? Just let us know. Like to make sure we chat after camp is over? We’d be delighted!

If you would like to be on team, contact us and let us know. We will see what we can do. (This is not always possible, due to application dates.) If you would like to stay nearby, we can recommend places to stay – especially Lee Abbey Devon, a Christian Conference Centre just a few hundred yards away from camp. They have great speakers, activities and beautiful surroundings. You can find our more here: LeeAbbey

Can I get a reduction?
We do our best to keep camp costs down, so it is normally not possible to provide any further discounts. But if you have a large youthgroup or any problems paying, do get in touch with us (see ‘contact us’), we would be more than happy to discuss it.

  • Grandparent?

Did you know that lots of our campers come because of their grandparents. Do you have a grandson, or maybe a Godson or just a friend’s child that you think would benefit from camp? If so, we would love to welcome them to camp!

Over the last sixty years, we’ve learnt a lot about how a it feels about to pay to send someone to camp. It’s an important decision and we take the trust that you put in us very seriously (not least, because many of us are parents ourselves). We also know that there are some questions that are really important to you, so we wanted to answer them here.

What impact does camp have?
We believe that camp changes lives. Over the last sixty years, we have seem so many young people come to camp and been transformed. They come in all ages, both genders, all backgrounds and a variety of attitudes towards faith and camp. It is striking that almost all of the team who help to run camp were once campers who feel that camp made such a difference to their lives that they wanted to give something back.

At the end of last year’s camp, we asked campers what difference camp had made to them. Here are some of their answers:
- “It’s had a massive impact – it’s changed my life” [Boy, 16 years old]
- “I feel closer to God” [Girl, 14 years old]
- “My problems feel much smaller” [Boy, 18 years old]
- “It’s amazing. You can make so many friends” [Girl, 13 years old]
- “I have a better view of Christianity. I am a stronger person.” [Girl, 16 years old]
- “It strengthened my faith” [Boy, 15 years old]