Summerland for Children

CODE: CZ-INE 7.25301

Description: This workcamp is organised in cooperation with the Kobes community centre in Kysice, which provides not only leisure, cultural and educational activities for citizens but also social, psychotherapeutic and financial counselling services. The centre strives for the inclusion of excluded and disadvantaged individuals and families and actively supports community life. Volunteers will work mainly with children and help with the organization of the children's camp. At this workcamp, you will actively contribute to the achievement of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goal 4 Quality Education.

Type of Work: Volunteers will help in the organization of a summer camp (Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) for children from 4 to 7 years old. Volunteers will help to prepare and implement activities, there also will be space to introduce individual volunteers’ ideas. The topic of the camp is “Ferda the Ant and Life in the Meadow”. Volunteers and members will engage all the senses and abilities—artistic, musical, physical, or technical—depending on personal preference. We also will take the children on one full-day trip. The goal of the workcamp is also to pleasantly disrupt the daily routine of village life, awaken interest in others, create an opportunity to meet various people from different countries, break the stigma and open the doors to different worlds. The activities will be adapted according to the

Study Theme: Study part: While working with children, volunteers will be introduced to developmental psychology, ,to the mental health primary prevention program , volunteers will also have the opportunity to practice different approaches to working with children and resolving conflict situations. The group will also visit the West Bohemian Museum and learn about the history of Pilsen and its surroundings. Volunteers will also see several educational films related to the topics of non-freedom, social networks, and the environment.

Accommodation: Vols. will be accommodated in the community centre with a fully equipped kitchen, common room (equipped with a projector, 3D virtual reality and table football), workshop room, a gym and a garden. WIFI is available. On the upper floor, there are 2 showers and toilets. Downstairs toilets are adapted for people with disabilities. Please, bring your sleeping bag and a mat. From Monday to Friday lunch will be provided, and breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the volunteers. During the weekend volunteers will cook all the meals for themselves. Vegetarian and vegan food options are possible.

Language: A basic level of english is required.

Requirements: Requirements: Bring a sleeping mat and a sleeping bag. During the children's camp from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, drinking alcohol and smoking are strictly prohibited. You will have an opportunity to introduce your country to the locals - bring a special item that represents your country and ideas for games and activities.

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Approximate Location: Location: Kysice is a small village with 1 100 inhabitants surrounded by forest. The closest bigger city is Pilsen (6 km, accessible by bus running every hour). There is a grocery store, a pub, a post office and several sports facilities. About 2km from the accommodation there is a lake ideal for swimming or wakeboarding.