Oakwood Youth Weekend Away 2026
26th – 28TH JUNE
Oakwood Youth Challenge Centre
A Youth Weekend Away for years 7-13, with friends from
All Saints’ Laleham, Staines Congregational Church and Ashford Congregational Church.
We’ll be heading away for a weekend in the summer, 26th – 28th June.
The cost is £145 (reduced to £125 for subsequent siblings).
There are bursary funds available for anyone who needs financial assistance,
please speak to your youth leader for more information.
What to expect:
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A fun & exciting weekend!
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Instructor led activities
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Games & sports
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Optional crafts
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Bible teaching
What to bring:
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A Bible and pen (a physical, not electronic, version please)
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Bedding (sleeping bag/duvet and pillow)*
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Wash kit
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Waterproof jacket
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Rough clothes for activities
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Trainers for activities
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An activity to occupy yourself if you wake early – eg. puzzle, colouring or reading book, magazine, Rubik cube etc
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Feel free to bring a mobile phone, but please leave other valuable items at home. Your mobile will be handed in to the leaders at bedtime and returned to you during breakfast.
*If you’re in an older year, the accommodation is (very nice) fixed tents, which can be quite chilly overnight, so thick PJs, socks & warm sleeping bags/duvets are suggested! We’ll let you know if this is you.
What to do:
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To sign up, just click ‘Book Now’ below and complete the form – one for each child.
Booking closes at the end of March. -
Pay a deposit: £30 per child, with full payment by the end of May.
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Pay in full: £145 for the first (or only) child / £125 for subsequent siblings.
Meeting and travel arrangements will be confirmed nearer the time.
If you’ve got any questions, do feel free to contact office@stainescong.org or contact us.
