What should I bring?

Comfortable Clothes: Think layers! We'll be outside a lot and doing activities, so pack clothes you can move easily in. Include some T-shirts, hoodies, and jeans/shorts.
Outdoor Gear: Bring a warm jacket—it might get chilly in the evenings!
Raincoat: It's Ireland!
Athletic Shoes: trainers for games and activities.
Clothes for the Lord's Day Celebration and for Sunday service
Towel and toiletries
Bible & Journal: Bring your Bible, a notebook, and a pen for notes during sessions.
Flashlight: For evening adventures, games, or late-night hangouts.
Water Bottle: Stay hydrated! There will be plenty of activities.
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Young people are advised not to bring any valuable items to Compass as we will be at an Activity Centre where things can easily get muddy/wet/broken with all the activities and surroundings. Kairos and the Community of Nazareth accept no responsibility for items that are lost or damaged during the retreat.

The venue also has a mobile phone policy - which we shall send out in advance.

Transport

You can fly into either Belfast or Dublin Airports.

You have three options.

Belfast City Airport (15 mins transport from Belfast Grand Central Station)
Belfast International Airport (30-40 mins transport from Belfast Grand Central Station)
Dublin Airport

If you are flying, please aim to arrive before 3pm. If you need assistance with transport to the venue please get in touch.

When does the weekend start/end?

The weekend begins at 6pm on the Friday and ends at 2pm on the Sunday.

Where will we sleep?

You will be sharing dorms in Carlingford Activity Centre. Bedding is provided.

Do I need to bring a youth leader?

We ask each group bringing youth to send at least one youth leader with them.

Where can I get more information?

For more information about the Compass Weekend please get in touch with

Phil Morrison - Kairos Youth Co-ordinator (philip.morrison@kairos-eme.org)

Josh Vaughan - Youth Team (josh.vaughan@kairos-eme.org)

Claudia Teixeira - Compass Weekend Administrator (claudia.teixeira@kairos-eme.org)

Compass 2026 is hosted and organised by the Community of Nazareth on behalf of Kairos EME

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