Frequently Asked Questions

Whilst we pack a lot into a day, there is still some time for relaxation and always, lots of fun!

• Breakfast -  We go large on this – we need fuel for the day ahead!
• Small Groups – we have a short time to dive into the bible together!
• Activities – whether we are heading into the hills or onto the lake, we kit up and check equipment and off we go!
• Lunch - Either by the lake or in the hills – we enjoy a packed lunch together!
• Late afternoon we head back to the Manor – time to relax, shower, play games before…
• Dinner - We are always hungry after a packed day!
• Light duties and preparation for the following day
• Evening Meeting –  we enjoy time together as we explore what it means to live as a Christian and worship Jesus
• Supper – hot chocolate and time for a chat or a game
• Bed – and maybe even some sleep

• CAH are designed for young people aged between 12 -17 yrs.
• CAH are adventure holidays -   Are you willing to willing to have a go at some adventurous activities – including  sailing, walking up hills, mountain biking, kayaking etc?
• CAH are holidays designed to introduce young people to new activities and gain new skills. It is vitally important for your own safety and for the safety of others that you are able to follow and act upon instructions.
• CAH are holidays which promote the Christian Faith  Are you open and willing to listen to and engage with the Gospel message?

Does this describe you? If so, come and join us! But if you are unsure, then please do get in touch we would be delighted to help. You could send us an email using the form on the Contact Us page.

Everyone will have the opportunity to experience all our core activities - sailing, kayaking and hill walking - and there may be additional activities offered depending on which week you attend. Everything we do is graded to the individual's ability and we want you to experience and enjoy it. You may find the activities challenging but most new things are. Christian Adventure Holidays are very much about everyone taking part and supporting each other to try new experiences.

Our holidays are adventure holidays, so it really helps if you are reasonably fit. A typical day on the mountain could involve 6 hours of walking on rough paths. Off road biking is biking on rough tracks up and down hills. Both kayaking and canoeing involve paddling your own boat along Derwentwater. We have lots of fun on the way but these activities can be hard work!

No, you don't! We have a good supply of equipment for you to borrow but if you do have walking boots, waterproofs or a wetsuit then bring them along. You can see the full kit list on the Get Ready page.

When booking your holiday a non-refundable deposit of £80 is required, with the balance of the payment (£290) due BEFORE 30 April 2027.  You will be sent an invoice 6 weeks before the balance payment is due.

If booking after 1st April 2027 the full payment is required to secure the booking.

All payments are made through Stripe, which accepts major credit and debit cards.

Christian Adventure Holidays (CAH) places safety as a top priority. Adventurous activities involve some risks for the people taking part and the CAH team aim to keep these risks as low as possible. The chances of serious injury are very low, but minor injuries (cuts bruises, bumps and - less likely - minor fractures) are a possible result of taking part in adventurous activities. The CAH team will minimise the dangers by:

• Carrying out a careful risk assessment of the risks before commencing the activity.

• Using experienced instructors with the appropriate qualifications for the activity.

• Giving clear safety instructions to everyone participating.

• Ensuring that the equipment and protective clothing is well maintained and suitable for the activity and environment.

• Asking the participants to supply information on medical or other conditions that they may have.

• Ensuring good hygiene conditions are maintained.

CAH expects participants to co-operate with the team, and to ensure the safety of all participants by following instructions and answering questions honestly about any medical conditions, or information relating to health and safety.

As with similar adventure activity organisations, we feel that we should make you aware that CAH reserves the right to refuse any application or to ask a young person to leave the holiday if their behaviour is incompatible with the general enjoyment, safety and well-being of others. In such cases the parent or guardian will be informed and collection arrangements must be made at their own expense. No refunds will be given.

If your child becomes ill or if there is an infectious disease which causes the camp to be closed down, parents and carers may be asked to collect their children early at their own cost.  In these cases a refund is not guaranteed. 

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR CHILD IS FREE FROM SYMPTOMS OF DIARRHOEA AND VOMITING FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS BEFORE ARRIVAL AT CAMP. If you have any queries about this, please contact the CAH Administrator or the Director of the relevant holiday week. 

The initial payment is non-refundable. The final payment is also non-refundable. In the event of a late cancellation that is made close to the holiday, we will try to find another youngster to fill the place. If successful we may, at the administrator’s discretion, give a partial refund of the final payment. You may consider taking out holiday insurance to cover possible cancellations.

Christian Adventure Holidays holds comprehensive public liability insurance. Please note that this policy does not cover:

• Personal accidents or injuries
• Loss of personal belongings
• Cancellation or early departures (including in the case of illness or camp closure due to infectious disease)

If these risks are a concern for you as a parent or carer, we strongly advise you to arrange independent personal or travel insurance for your child. 

We strongly suggest that you do not let your child bring a mobile phone with them. Firstly, we have found that they frequently disrupt the smooth running of the holiday. Secondly, in the event of homesickness, phones make this worse not better. Thirdly, it should be noted that some weeks of our holiday prohibit their use. Finally, in the unfortunate event of an accident we are required by the authorities to control the outflow of information to ensure that it is accurate and true. If youngsters have mobile phones with them on holiday there is a strong risk that we may not be able to comply with this requirement, and parents may be given inaccurate and disturbing information unnecessarily.

Youngsters have great fun taking pictures and videos of themselves and their friends whilst on holiday. These could be displayed on a social network site. As we are not able to control what photos are taken on the holiday, we can take no responsibility for them, or their subsequent use.

By ticking the “agree” box on the application form, you agree to all the conditions below:

• I hereby consent to my son/daughter attending the Christian Adventure Holiday week and I confirm that he/she is physically able, fit and willing to participate in the 3 core activities of hill walking, sailing and kayaking/canoeing.

• I also consent to my son/daughter taking part in rock climbing, ghyll walking and mountain biking activities and off-site overnight camping where these are offered as part of the week's programme.

• I agree that similar activities may be substituted due to safety, weather and other factors.

• I agree that information related to the operation of activities, and the involvement of my son/daughter, may be stored digitally

• I understand that my child will take part at their own risk and accept that no responsibility for accidents or injuries or loss or damage to personal property rests with the supervisory staff, unless proved to be caused by their negligence.

• I agree that medical treatment may be given to my son/daughter if needed.

Christian Adventure Holidays holds comprehensive public liability insurance. Please note that this policy does not cover:

• Personal accidents or injuries
• Loss of personal belongings
• Cancellation or early departures (including in the case of illness or camp closure due to infectious disease)

If these risks are a concern for you as a parent or carer, we strongly advise you to arrrange independent personal or travel insurance for your child. 

You will need to make your own arrangements for arriving at CAH. Most people are dropped off by car or, if travelling with others, in a minibus.

The nearest train station is at Penrith. There are buses from Penrith or it is possible to pre-book a taxi.  Please contact your week Director if you need more information or view the travel infomation page