Hnuti Brontosaurus
Vápenná, Czechia
⭐️ Activity Title
Out There Camp
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🔷 Activity Details
Description
A new summer volunteer camp in a traditional location where Hnutí Brontosaurus volunteers have been active for decades. Do you love nature? Meadows, forests, hills, springs, and streams? Is your summer full of challenges, action, and excitement, and are you looking to end it with some more relaxed work for nature in the beautiful landscape of the Rychleby Mountains? Then this event is made for you. Don’t expect harsh mountains, crazy tasks, or stress. Expect the beauty and simplicity of nature, the joy of working together, and peace of mind. Come with us OUT THERE.
Accommodation, food and transport arrangements
We provide acoomodation in a oldschool cottage app. half an hour walking from the village Vápená (electricity, drinking water, showers, toilets, basic internet available). Food will be prepaired together in a fully equipped kitchen - we provide vegetarian food. Travel costs will be reimbursed according to the ESC scheme. For more detail see the infopack.
Training during the activity
There is a special educational activity releated to climate change topic scheduled for one day of activity. We provide tools for self-reflection. According to the Brontosaurus methodology we combine work, non-formal education and experiential learning.
Participant profile
Highly motivated young people aged 18 to 30 Country of residence in one of the EU (ESC) program countries Participants who are ready to join volunteering activities and wi ling to stay for the entire duration of the activity Participants who want to contribute to the program with their activity or workshop Participants who are not afraid of being and working outdoors, are open minded and seeking to meet new people, forge friendships, learn new skils, and create memories Participants who have very little experience in ESC programs Participants who are looking for a new opportunity in a program abroad Participants who care about nature and its protection
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🔑 Key Information
Activity dates
From 16/08/2026 to 31/08/2026
Activity location
Vápenná 243, Vápenná, Czechia
Activity type
Volunteering teams
Looking for participants from
Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden
Activity topics
Citizenship and democratic participation
Environment and natural protection
Deadline for applications
Application deadline: 30/06/2026 00:00
Project code
2025-1-CZ01-ESC51-VTJ-000348071
🔗 Official Project Page
https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/opportunity/52194_en
Infopack: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda12xiR0qRy1W4ytTfDUHIaFAz7IrH96OnnLNiLelotwHmaw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100076370276298229818 Application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSda12xiR0qRy1W4ytTfDUHIaFAz7IrH96OnnLNiLelotwHmaw/viewform?usp=header PLEASE APPLY VIA APPLICATION FORM
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