DRY Weekend 2026

DRY Weekend 2026
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th March 2026

Gartan Outdoor Education Centre

Cost: €55 / £50 per person with a 5£/€ sibling discount

For those in secondary school age

Sleeping bag / Towel / Appropriate night wear / Toothbrush / Toothpaste / changes of clothes / change of shoes / older clothes / old trainers / coat / Medication / Bible / notebook & pen / small amount of snacks if they wish / bag to put wet or dirty clothes in

Once we have an idea of numbers and where our young people are travelling from, the DRY Board will try to arrange pick up from central points throughout the Diocese, although you may need or wish to drop your child off.

Young people will be required to follow safety policies during their stay, which will be discussed with them on arrival. Please note that energy drinks will not be allowed in the centre or allowed to be purchased during the time there. Any drinks brought with them will be kept by leaders and returned at leaving time. Our phone policy means will be holding peoples' phones overnight during the weekend, that is between lights out at midnight and wake up around 8am. This is a pro-safety and a pro-sleep policy. Phones will be stored securely overnight and can be accessed in an emergency. If you need to make contact during those hours, please use Claire’s number.

Queries which arise before the weekend should be emailed to claire@derryandraphoe.org. Should there be an emergency when the young people are away the Diocesan Youth Officer (Claire) can be contacted at +447706314762 (phone, text, whatsapp).

An information sheet is available from parishes or contact claire@derryandraphoe.org
Parish*
Name of young person attending*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Date
Age at DRY Weekend*
School year*
Email of parent/guardian to send updates on packing list/arrival times etc.*
example@example.com
Name Of Emergency Contact 1*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number of Emergency Contact 1*
Relationship to Young Person*
Name Of Emergency Contact 2*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number of Emergency Contact 2*
Relationship to Young Person*
GP Name & Phone Number*
YesNo
YesNo
The child named above has the following medical condition(s) and requires the following medication (give details) and/or special diet:
YesNo
The Diocese of Derry and Raphoe recognises the need to ensure the welfare and safety of all children. In accordance with our child protection policy, Safeguarding Trust, parents/guardians and child (of secondary level age in ROI and 13 or over in NI) are asked to sign a consent form for the taking of photographs and recorded images on the understanding that photographs and recorded images maybe used in a range of hardcopy, online publications and social media by the Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. They may also be retained for continued use by the parish/diocese.
YesNo
Signature
I confirm that I have given my consent for my son/daughter to attend this event to be held on the date specified. In the event of he/she being taken ill or injured during this period, so that surgical operation or serum injection becomes necessary, I hereby authorise the leader in charge to sign on my behalf any written forms of consent required, provided that the delay necessitated to obtain my signature might endanger his/her health or safety.*

YesNo
Signature (Consent must be provided by the person with parental responsibility.)
Young people to sign this section:

FOR NORTHERN IRELAND PARISHES - Child’s consent (if 13 or over) FOR REPUBLIC OF IRELAND PARISHES - Child’s consent (if of secondary level age)
YesNo
Signature of young person if 13 or over in Northern Ireland or of secondary level age in Republic of Ireland.
In line with Data Protection regulations, we are committed to protecting the personal information given on this form. By providing the information requested, you are giving us permission (consent) to use this information for Safeguarding, legal or regulatory purposes and we will use it for no other purpose without further consent unless mandated or required to do so under the Data Protection Act 2018 or equivalent legislation. If you have any questions about how we process your personal data, please contact a member of the DRY Board.
Should be Empty:

DRY Weekend 2026

Young people to sign this section: