Promo Video coming soon!
Wed 8th – Sat 11th April 2026!
Jam packed few days away for teens and their leaders – open to young people in 6th class up to 6th year.
A chance to enjoy games, food and lots of fun together as we explore what it means to know God.
Registration Form Link coming soon
What to expect…
Morning and Evening Sessions
Our trip away will centre around time spent exploring questions about faith in Jesus. Meetings will look a bit different each day but will involve worship music, prayer, a short talk and time to respond.
Discussion Groups and Reflection Time
A time to divide into smaller groups and think more deeply as we unpack what we’ve heard during the sessions. This is a chance to ask questions, share doubts, wrestle with new ideas and also get to know your group better.
Hunt The Leader and Off-Site Trips
We won’t just be staying at the centre — there will also be time to visit the local area and maybe find a few leaders in disguise!
Prayer Room and Seminars
For those who want to dig a little deeper or spend time reflecting on their faith journey there will be prayer spaces available throughout the trip to go for some quiet time with God. We will also have some optional seminars with a guest speaker coming along to help us think about some key topics.
Free time to Relax!
Whether you like unstructured chill out space, or to get involved with planned activities such as boardgames, crafts, tournaments and sports, a key part of the trip is enjoying spending time together!
Crazy Games and Activities
Because who doesn’t love a bit of absurd frivolity?!?
Location
Faith Mission Centre
Carhue, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 YW67
GPS: 51.743302, -8.814899
Situated just 6km from Bandon, the centre is nestled near the Bandon River, just off the R586.
The accommodation includes dorms for young people with adjoining rooms for leaders, as well as a kitchen, dining area, sports hall, meeting room and lots of outdoor space.
Info for Parents
We are committed to following ‘Safeguarding Trust’ (the Church of Ireland’s child protection policy) as a way of creating and maintaining a safe environment where all our children are protected from any type of abuse.
All over-18 leaders are Garda vetted and have received safeguarding training in compliance with the church group they are attending with.
Safeguarding Trust Policy
Youth Work Values
Costs
Youth Trip Costs coming soon
- This includes food, accommodation, resources, offsite outings from arrival on Wednesday til collection on Saturday.
- For those travelling from Dublin, travel costs will be discussed with group leaders and taken into account for overall cost.
- Young people may also bring along some pocket money if they wish to spend on off-site outings or in the tuckshop.
Payments for the youth trip can be made by direct bank transfer to the Parish Account:
Carrigrohane Union Select Vestry Current Account,
AIB, Patrick Street, Cork.
Account: 21109077
IBAN: IE89 AIBK 9342 8321 1090 77
Please label the transfer: YOUTHTRIPBANDON_FamilyName
(as this is hugely helpful for the office keeping track of everything.)
N.B. We never want anyone to miss out due to financial strain, so if this is causing you concern please contact Sarah Louise and we’ll figure out a way to accommodate any budget with the utmost discretion.
Highlights from last year!
“Hunt the leader, the tournament thing at the start of the camp, late night worship, and chatting in dorm”
“Hanging out with other youth groups”
“Swimming and discussion groups”
Key “take homes” from the sessions
“Just how much God loves us and cares for everyone”
“To be reminded of the fact that the love of God is throughout the entire bible.”
“The peace that I felt sitting and discussing God”
Hope to see you there! Keep an eye out for more details on the website and feel free to get in touch with Sarah Louise if you have any questions!
sarahlouise@cupcork.ie