PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
PROGRAMCamp program includes sightseeing in Estonian capital, visits to museums, meetings with organizations, social and sport games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, discussions at the round table, team projects, presentations of the countries camp which participants and volunteers represent, etc. Each day of the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10.00 to 17.00. There will be one day off in the camp and at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. The day off is spent in the host family. Camp activities will take place in a learning centre situated in the centre of the city. To activate teenagers and run the program there will be 8 international volunteers and members of a local school staff.
Accomodation & food:
In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn and suburbs. Travel cards will be provided, pick up service will be provided upon request. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. You do NOT need a sleeping bag. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i all together in the city.
Location & leisure:
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia with population of 430 000 people. A lot of information is on www.tallinn.eeLEISUREThere are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.
Requirements:
Special requirementsWe will welcome any ideas to improve the program and your active participation in it. English is the camp language. The age of participants is 14 i 17. As you will be requested to make your country presentation, we ask you to bring some materials: postcards, posters, maps, symbols of your country or region, music or popular national games etc typical for your country or region which can be used by you during your country presentation. PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the traditional voluntary camp there will be informal educational activities and alternative language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for board, lodging, local transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happened we have to charge participation fee of 240 Euro, which is different fee from your sending organization s fee paid at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp.
Age:
14-17
Location:
Tallinn
Language(s):
English
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
Camp programme includes sightseeing in Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games, performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, discussions at the round table, presentations of the countries camp participants and volunteers represent, team projects, etc. Each day of the camp will have a country presentation, a subject to learn or discuss and a related activity. Teenagers will stay in the camp activities zone from 10h00 to 17h00. There is at least one day of travel outside Tallinn. Camp activities will take place in a learning centre situated in the centre of the city. To activate teenagers and run the program there will be 3 international volunteers and members of a local school staff.
Accomodation & food:
In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn and its suburbs. Travel cards or pick up service will be provided. Participants will stay in a separate or shared room. You do NOT need a sleeping bag. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches i all together in the city.
Location & leisure:
Tallinn is the capital of Estonia with population of 430,000 people. A lot of information is on www.tallinn.ee
There are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the Estonian capital Tallinn where one can find attractions for any taste:
sightseeing, museums, festivals, concerts, etc.
Requirements:
We will welcome any ideas to improve the program and your active participation in it. Some knowledge of spoken French or German or Spanish is required in this camp. The age of participants is 14 to 17. We ask you to bring some materials like postcards or posters and maps, any symbols of your country, music or popular national games, etc which are typical for your country or region. Unlike the traditional voluntary camp there will be informal educational activities and alternative language practice. Camp program implementation involves costs for board, lodging, local transport, materials, excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration.
Age:
14-17
Language(s): French, German
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
Train station:
Tallinn
Participation Fees:
Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS receives any financial support for this camp from state or municipality, to make the camp happened we have to charge participation fee of 180 Euro, which is different fee from your sending organization's fee paid at home. It has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp.
PROGRAMIn the program there are diverse activities: windsurfing, canoeing, sailing with Viking boats, paintball in the forest, sport games - football, rugby, volleyball, athletics, different competitions, guided eco-hikes, sport orientation, ATV rally on forest trails, bicycle trips to explore the area, table tennis, visit to the horse farm with horse riding, excursion to Keila waterfall and historical places of interest in the area, picnics on the seaside, evening of Estonian national dances and food, making castles from sand and stones on the beach, fanny party with Estonian sauna, night cinema in open air theatre, Estonian polices fanny lesson - Feel like a real cop, etc. You can also try to make wooden and woolen handicrafts and kitchen utensils, learning folk dances. In addition there will be creative work-lessons on manufacturing sheath-knifes case from natural leather and decorative burning (scorching) on the leather; decoupage; soap-making. Bikes are available for the whole duration of the shift. Please note, while all above is included to the camp fee bus excursion to Haapsalu to see Episcopal Castle (www.haapsalulinnus.ee ) and visit to Old Railway Museum, attendance of Roosta Adventure Park attractions, net-fishing, water-rides by scooter with banana is at additional modest fee.WORKThe main work this year will be restoration jobs at the historical church and church yard. In addition to this, there will be some voluntary work such as painting of community buildings, making wooden toys and games for local orphanage, repairing benches and tables, cleaning local beach and old seaport from garbage, planting trees, little renovation works in the local school, clearing pavement, helping seniors living in the community with some household duties, berry picking and transfer of the crop in a orphanage, planting trees. The work will be organised in close cooperation with local forestry department, municipality of Nova and local school.
Accomodation & food:
ACCOMMODATIONIn the military and tourist tents by the local school near to the seaside (100m). It is also possible to have accommodation in wooden houses for modest extra charge - 20 Euro per shift. Sleeping bag and mat are needed. All facilities like showers, toilets are provided in the school. You will also try traditional Estonian sauna. CATERINGThree times a day. Menue has vegetables, fruits, berry juices. There are multiple water machines with cold water in the school complex. Catering takes place in the schools mess hall or into the lager tent outside near the mess. Meals are cooked by professional cooks. Participants will be asked to help cleaning.
Location & leisure:
LocationNova is one of 11 municipalities of Laanemaa with about 400 inhabitants, located on the seaside 90 km west from capital of Estonia Tallinn and 40 km north from Haapsalu, famous spa town with many histoirical and cultural sites. More information on http://www.novavald.ee/index.php/1 The camp is located on Nova basic Schools territory (www.nova.edu.ee)Surroundings and camps infrastructureSchoolhouseSports hallTable tennisWooden housesInformation centreRefreshments stallGym eguipment for fitness exercises on schools territoryFootball fieldBasketball court on the schools territoryVolleyball court on the beach4 lakes within 4 km radius2 sand beaches in the distance from 2-7 kmRMK (The Forest Management Centre) wooden tents with table and grill for picnic near the beachModern outhouses near the beachGrocery store 0,5 km awayMarked by Forest Department hiking paths
Requirements:
Participants have to be sporty, curious and interested in active life style. Please inform us beforehand about allergies or dietary requirements you have. Please bring sleeping bag and mat, wind and waterproof clothes, goods shoes, warm and summer clothes. The main age of participants is 14-19, however exceptions are possible. Smoking, drinking alcohol, using drugs is absolutely prohibited in the camp Camp languages are English and Russian.PARTICIPATION FEEUnlike the normal camp there will be not so much of traditional work. Nevertheless participants will be provided with board, lodging, local transportation and all equipment necessary to realize camp program. Obviously, program involves a lot of extra costs for excursions, trips out, visits, sport activities, equipment, materials and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its local camp partner, does not receive financial support for this camp from municipality or private sources, to realize this camp we have to charge participation fee of 280 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp or by bank transfer before the camp. It includes transfer from Tallinn to and from the camp.
Age:
14-19
Location:
Nova
Language(s):
English, Russian
Airport:
TLL: Tallinn (Tallinn-ulemiste International, Estonia)
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