Welcome to YCF 2026!

View all info you'll need during the festival, including the programme, menu, and a map of our site. You'll also find the links to book activities, order a packed lunch, or leave us feedback.

Sign Up and Booking Links

Sign Up for YCF's Got Talent Click Here Got a talent you want to share? Join us from 5pm on Saturday on the Main Stage. YMCA Races Sign Up Click Here In teams, join us for a Buggy or Kata Kanu Race (or both). Winners announced in the evening. TCS Activity Sign Ups Click Here Some activities marked "TCS" below need to be booked in advance. Sunday Packed Lunch Click Here Need a packed lunch for your journey home? Let us know by 12pm on 24 June. YCF Feedback – Help Us Improve Click Here This form will open on 28 July at 7:00am.
💧 Hydration Reminder
We know the weather is expected to be warm throughout the weekend, and staying hydrated is important for everyone. We kindly ask all leaders, young people and children to bring and reuse a water bottle wherever possible. Water refill points will be available around the site, so please keep your bottle with you and top it up regularly throughout the weekend.

Programme - What's On

Friday Evening

Time Activity Location / Notes
3:00pm – 11:00pm DJ Main Stage
4:00pm – 8:00pm Activities (Jumping Pillow, Climbing, Abseiling, Sticky Archery & Axe Throwing) Activity Areas
5:00pm – 10:00pm Tuck Shop Rose Garden
5:30pm – 8:00pm Dinner - All Groups Dining Hall
6:00pm – 12:00am Main Marquee Café Main Marquee
7:00pm – 11:00pm Fairground Rides Daycamps Field (by Lake)
7:00pm onwards Close-Up Magic Fairground Ride Queue Area
8:00pm – 8:30pm Leaders Meeting Campfire Area
8:30pm – 9:00pm Campfire with Songs Campfire Area
9:00pm – 9:30pm Samba Band Campfire moving to Main Stage
9:30pm – 10:15pm Interactive Dance Performance Main Stage
10:15pm Firework Display Main Stage / Field

Saturday Day

Time Activity Location / Notes
6:00am–12:00pmMain Marquee CaféMain Marquee
7:00am–7:30amBreakfast – Purple GroupDining Hall
7:30am–8:00amBreakfast – Green GroupDining Hall
8:00am–8:30amBreakfast – Blue GroupDining Hall
8:30am–9:00amBreakfast – Pink GroupDining Hall
9:00am–9:30amBreakfast – Orange GroupDining Hall
9:00am–5:00pmDJMain Stage
9:00am–5:00pmInflatablesMain Field
9:00am–4:00pmHair BraidingRose Garden
9:00am–4:00pmNail BarRose Garden
9:00am–1:30pmJacob's Ladder & Vertical AssaultSports Hall
9:00am–5:00pmArchery & Axe ThrowingOutside Sports Hall
9:00am–5:00pmLake Activities - Kayaking & Paddle BoardingLake
9:00am–5:00pmJumping JacksInflatables (Games/Obstacles)
9:00am–1:00pmRiver Activities - Kata Kanu RacesRiver Area
9:00am– 5:00pmMetal DetectingMain Field
9:00am–9:00pmTuck ShopTuck Shop Zone
9:00am–4:00pmPhoto BoothCreative Zone
9:30am–10:30amYouth Voice: Power in YouYouth Voice Zone
10:00am–10:20amCV Writing WorkshopFutures Zone
10:00am–10:50amMorning WorkoutMain Stage
10:00am–10:50amMagic Tricks WorkshopPerformance Zone
10:00am–4:00pmRock Steady Music SchoolEco Hut
10:00am–4:00pmSkate ParkMUGA
10:00am–2:00pmCrossFit TeensMain Arena
10:00am–5:00pmGraffiti WorkshopsTCS Area
10:00am–5:00pmSolidaritreeCovered Area
10:00am–5:00pmCreative ActivitiesCreative Zone
10:00am–5:00pmChill Out SpaceChill Out Zone
10:30am–11:30amYoung Carers National VoiceYouth Voice Zone
10:50am–11:00amSpoken WordMain Stage
11:00am–11:20amCV Writing WorkshopFutures Zone
11:00am–11:50amDrama WorkshopPerformance Zone
11:00am–1:00pmDJ SetMain Stage
11:30am–2:00pmFood Trucks OpenFood Truck Area
11:30am–12:30pmYoung Carers Campaign WorkshopYouth Voice Zone
12:00pm–12:30pmLunch – Green GroupFood Trucks
12:30pm–1:00pmLunch – Blue GroupFood Trucks
12:30pm - 1.50pmSpoken Word WorkshopPerformance Zone
1:00pm–1:20pmCV Writing WorkshopFutures Zone
1:00pm–1:30pmLunch – Pink GroupFood Trucks
1:00pm–1:50pmMagic ShowMain Stage
1:30pm–2:00pmLunch – Orange GroupFood Trucks
1:30pm–2:30pmYoung Carers National VoiceYouth Voice Zone
2:00pm–2:30pmLunch – Purple GroupFood Trucks
2:00pm–5:00pmBuggy RacesMain Field
2:00pm–2:50pmDance WorkshopPerformance Zone
2:15pm–2:45pmSpoken Word PerformanceMain Stage
2:30pm–4:30pmEm's Friendly FarmCampfire Area
2:30pm–3:30pmYouth Voice SessionYouth Voice Zone
3:30pm–4:30pmYoung Carers Campaign WorkshopYouth Voice Zone
4:00pm–4:50pmSteppin Up DancePerformance Zone
4:00pm–4:50pmComedy ShowMain Stage
5:00pm–5:50pmYCF's Got TalentMain Stage

Saturday Evening

Time Activity Location / Notes
5:00pm – 8:30pm Karaoke Signup Main Stage
6:00pm – 8:30pm Karaoke Main Stage
5:30pm – 7:30pm Food Trucks Food Truck Area
5:00pm – 5:30pm Meal Group - Blue Food Trucks
5:30pm – 6:00pm Meal Group - Pink Food Trucks
6:00pm – 6:30pm Meal Group - Orange Food Trucks
6:30pm – 7:00pm Meal Group - Green Food Trucks
7:00pm – 7:30pm Meal Group - Purple Food Trucks
7:00pm – 9:00pm Fairground Rides Daycamps Field (By Lake)
8:30pm – 11:00pm DJ Disco Main Stage
8:00pm – 10:00pm Campfire / Fire Pit - Chill Out Campfire Area
9:45pm - Onwards Movie Rose Garden - By Tuck Shop
10:00pm - Onwards England VS Panama World Cup Game Main Stage

Sunday Morning

Time Activity Location / Notes
6:00am–12:00am Main Marquee Café Main Marquee
7:00am–9:00am Breakfast Dining Hall
7:00am–7:30am Meal Group - Orange Dining Hall
7:30am–8:00am Meal Group - Pink Dining Hall
8:00am–8:30am Meal Group - Blue Dining Hall
8:30am–9:00am Meal Group - Purple Dining Hall
9:00am–9:30am Meal Group - Green Dining Hall
8:00am–11:00am Activities (Climbing, Abseiling, & Jumping Pillow) Activity Area
10:00am–10:30am Closing Ceremony Montage Main Stage
10:00am–12:00pm Lunch Collection Bluebell Room (Next to Dining Hall)