Get creative, paint cabins, drink Mattoni!

CODE: SDA 25 - 101

Project:

This workcamp is organized in cooperation with Local Action Group Krusne Hory (LAG Ore Mountains) and the municipality of Kyselka. This LAG focuses on the support and development of theregion through organizing and funding educational and cultural projects, connecting various stakeholders, preparing tourist brochures or co-organizing volunteer activities. The aim of this workcamp is to renovate cabins at Ontario Recreation The municipality hopes volunteer work will inspire local engagement, foster cultural exchange, and strengthen community bonds. By working together, locals and volunteers can experience the joy of making a difference. To keep volunteers connected, the municipality aims to maintain communication even after their work ends.At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Work:

The subject of the work activity is the repair of 2 larger cabins in the recreation area. Specifically, it will be surface modifications of the cabins (except for the roof) - sanding the exterior and interior walls of the cabins, new paint, and minor repairs. Furthermore, repair of the outdoor terrace in front of the cottage - removal of old floorboards and laying of new ones, including necessary coatings, minor interior repairs, and woodwork. The work is not physically demanding, but it is necessary to count work in the position of raised hands, work from the ladder, paint the upper part of the walls of the cabins, handle lumber material for the terrace, clean the material, etc. No previous experience is required, bring clothes and shoes that can get dirty or damaged and a raincoat.

Study part: Explore the local history connected to Heinrich Mattoni and the spa in Kyselka village—take a tour of the former spa area, Mattoni Trail, Mattoni Museum, and Bučina Lookout Tower. Visit the reconstructed historical cinema, the Radošov wooden bridge, and the local church.

Accomodation and food

You will be accommodated in cabins directly on the premises of the Ontario Recreational Area. You will sleep on beds and blankets, pillows and bedsheets will be provided. You will share a room with 3 others. The bathrooms are in another building. You can use a washing machine if you need to. There is no heating or air conditioning in the cabins. WiFi is available in the central building. Basic kitchen equipment - cooker, kettle, cups, glasses, casserole, etc. will be available in the hut. Lunches will be provided by the locals, and breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers.

Leisure time: 

Volunteers can enjoy an outdoor gym, swimming pool, fire pit, and local restaurant. There will be the option of doing a boat trip on the Ohře River. There are no planned trips outside Kyselka, but volunteers can visit Karlovy Vary or Ostrov at their own expense.

Location

The Ontario Recreation Area is located in Kyselka near Karlovy Vary in the western part of the country. Kyselka means acidulous mineral water which is produced in the village. It is a very popular bottled water sold in the Czech Republic called Mattoni. In the Ontario Recreational Centre, there is a central building, wooden cabins, sanitary facilities, a pub, a playground, a fireplace, and a swimming pool. The phone coverage is good. The closest cities are Ostrov and Karlovy Vary, famous for the film festival, where you can find all the services such as ATMs, grocery stores and pharmacies.
You will have a chance to meet with the local community in a joint event, e.g. forest clearing or landscaping for the creation of a park, the possibility of joint sports activities or sitting around a campfire. In case of interest, it is possible to arrange boats for an afternoon ride down the Ohre River.

Requirements: Bring suitable clothes and shoes for work, a raincoat and a towel. You need to respect the other people accommodated in the Ontario Recreational Area, especially the quiet night hours. It is prohibited to smoke inside the cabins. Workcamp is suitable for anyone who loves nature, is not looking for perfect comfort and is willing to explore the local beauty on their own.

Notes: Beware of allergies - dust, pollen etc.

Directions to meeting point

Timetables may change for summer. We will provide more transport details in infoheet later. Feel free to use our application IDOS for all kind of transport around Czech Republic (buses, trains, public city transport). To have a general knowledge how to ge to the meeting point: From Prague: Directly from the Prague airport, take the Regiojet bus at 15:00 to Karlovy Vary Terminal bus station. Then change to bus 420313 23 at 17:15 and get off at the Kyselka stop where your campleader will pick you up at 17:40. Detailed travel information will be provided in the Infosheet.

Address:
Radosov 30, 362 72 Kyselka
GPS: 50.27662816054308, 12.996725142328723