Teen Camps

This is a list of 2006 camps that are open to volunteers under age 18 sorted by country first and then in date order. Unless the camp is listed strictly for ages 15-17, the average age in the camps will be around 20 with volunteers ranging between ages 16 and 26. If you are under age 18, the VFP registration fee is $500 or more per camp, not the standard $250 as listed elsewhere on our website. The costs of each project always appear in that program header.

If you are not familiar with how to read the program descriptions, you can find a guide HERE.

A reference list of other internationally oriented voluntary service placement organizations for teenagers is located HERE.

Belgium BelCb01-06 Esneux, Ville d'Esneux 08-Jul-06 to 23-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 12 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The city of Esneux wants to preserve his historical heritage. It counts among its old houses a presbytery (a listed monument). Some restoration's works of the enclosing walls are necessary so that it finds the authenticity of the past. Location:That's what makes Esneux so attractive is his natural environment where we can notice the important role of the Ourthe valley. The nice little villages of Tilff and Esneux are surrounded by very nice woody green areas. W: Restoration of the enclosing wall of the presbytery using old methods. A:To be defined. T:Esneux. X: Pay attention, the work isn’t difficult but is repetitive. Don’t forget you are registered in a work camp, to learn working skills and techniques, to be organized in one’s task, improve his physical condition… The project needs you for this job, 2 animators will organize your entertainment as you wish. Extra Fee: 150€ (About $178 USD). PRE-CAMP DAYS! (Optional) Place : Marche-en-Famenne; Dates : Friday July 7th and Saturday 8th (July workcamps) / Friday July 28th and Saturday 29th (August workcamps); Price : 15 euros including board, lodging and transportation to the workcamp place on the second day. Meaning: Get all the volunteers and leaders of the workcamp that start at the same dates to meet. This is also an "official" welcoming session offered by CBB team. On Saturday, all the volunteers will travel to their workcamp location. More info will follow in the Infosheets.

Bulgaria BulByc01-06 Dragoman 01-Jul-06 to 15-Jul-06 ENVI/RENO/CONS/TEEN 21 V. Ages 16+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $30.00

P: Dragoman workcamp is to take place in the Dragoman carst area (consisting of a marsh and a mountain), located some 40 km western from Sofia and 20 km. away from border with Serbia. The project envisions parallel activities in the area of Drgaoman marsh (rich on wildlife habitat) and Sabazius temple (2 century AD) in Chepan mountain both part of projected visitors’ route. It is part of organizers’ program for development of underdeveloped border regions of Bulgaria. Participants will take part in sport and interactive games, excursions and workshops in the area of Archaeology and Ecology, that will allow them to deepen their knowledge, to develop some personal skills and to establish many new contacts/friendships. W: Volunteers will participate in variety of activities (app. 5-6 hrs per day) related to natural and cultural conservation in Dragoman carst area on rotational basis including cleaning of vistors areas, construction of wooden bridge for visitors, observation of wildlife, reconstruction of a Roman sanctuary. A: Tents and sleeping bags required. Organizers provide for free camping place with WC&Showers, restaurant and swimming pool. Location: Small town of Dragoman (2900 inhabitants), located some 40 km western from Sofia and 20 km. away from Kalotina - border point with Serbia. Closest terminal: Sofia (40 km). Language: English and Bulgarian. T: Sofia airport/train or bus station – upon request. X: Remote area, hard physical work, local participants, excursions provided. Participation fee: 25 EUR for food and excursions costs (about $30 USD). NOTE: The VFP fee for vols under 18 is $300.

Croatia CroVcz6.6-06 SLATINA 16-Jul-06 to 30-Jul-06 ENVI/TEEN 10 V. Ages 17+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

W: Volunteers will work in a village near river Drava called Sopje. They will also participate in an enviromental enhancement project by building bycicle tracks and sidewalks. S: history, heritage and natural beauties of Slavonia region. A: In NGO-centre, which is settled near the centre of the town. L: Slatina is a small town 177 km to the east from Zagreb. L: English. T: Zagreb. Q: Artistic skills preferable, but not strictly necessary. X: Preferable age 17+ (VFP Fee for Vols under 18 is $300).

Estonia EstYesT1-06 Down Town Eng 1 Tallinn 02-Jul-06 to 15-Jul-06 TEEN/STUDY 12 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contact with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families. Program includes visits to museums, sightseeing in the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions for peace and nature protection, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers and run the program there will be 8 international volunteers and members of local school staff.

A: In the apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in their host families, lunches – all together in the city. L: Tallinn - the capital of Estonia. T: Airport, bus & train station, harbour in Tallinn. Pick up by families at the point of arrival is possible upon request.Special requirements:

We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. English is a camp language. The age of participants is 14-17.Participation fee

Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but linguistic studies and informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 150 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.

Estonia EstYesT2-06 Viljandi Parsti 14-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/MANU 12 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

This project will take place in two different places of the Parsti Community – Parsti village and Heimtali village. Local authorities see in the international camps an important tool for local development – not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction of multiculturalism to the population of small places in the country through intercultural exchange and international contacts given to local youth. That is why international volunteers will be working and living along with the group of local youth, who will share work and leisure with volunteers. The practical side of this camp, organized in cooperation with Pärsti administration and local primary schools in Parsti and Raudna, is to help cleaning up the school parks and maintenance of historical and cultural objects of Pärsti Community. W:

The local schools are situated in the old manor houses surrounded by big parks. The work will be mainly tidying up the community schools parks and maintaining of some historical and cultural sites of Parsti Community - renovating fences, painting, cutting bushes, etc. Also some seasonal work in the parks is possible. The work will take place in different parts of Parsti Community. The work will be mostly outdoors. A local youth group will join international volunteers to share work, camp life and leisure with them. A: first week in Parsti and second one in Raudna primary schools. Sleeping will be on the mattresses on the floor of the classrooms. You have to bring sleeping bags. Toilets and showers are available. It will be possible to try Estonian sauna! Meals will be prepared by kitchen staff and served in the school cantina. However volunteers may be asked to help out in the kitchen. L:Parsti is situated in South-Estonia on the western part of the Sakala upland bordering on the Viljandi town in the east. Airport, harbor, bus & train stations Tallinn; bus & train to Viljandi; local bus to Parsti. Special requirements: Please bring sleeping bags, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language. The age of volunteers is 15-17. Leisure time Joined activities with local youngsters of the camp – swimming, hiking, sunbathing, sports, games and excursions to the places of interest of the area. Besides that it will be possible to attend some culture events and festivals like famous Viljandi Folk Music Festival.

Participation fee

Due to the lack of financial support for this project a participation fee of 90 Euros is requested from the volunteers to cover costs of board and lodging, leisure time activities as well as administrative and pedagogical costs. It has to be paid upon arrival to the camp.

Estonia EstYesT3-06 Down Town Fra Tallinn 16-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/STUDY 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

Program includes visits to museums and sightseeing of the Estonian capital, meetings with organizations, social games and performances in the open air, actions to protect peace and environment, talks and discussions at the round table. Each day of the camp has its own theme and a special activity. To activate teenagers there will be 4 international volunteers and members of the school staff.

NB! Since there will be German speaking camp taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this French one some joined activities for both camps (e.g. sport competitions, parties, etc.) are foreseen. A: Apartments of host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in the host families, lunches – all together in the city.Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the point of arrival is possible upon request.Special requirements

We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. French is a camp language. The age of participants is 14 - 17.Participation fee

Estonia EstYesT4-06 Down Town Deij Tallinn 16-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/STUDY 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

The camp is aimed to introduce the diversity of world cultures to the teenagers aged 14 -17 through language studies and direct contacts with young people from abroad in the hope to help young Estonians to integrate into the modern world. At the same time this camp gives foreign participants a good chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families.

NB! Since there will be French speaking camp taking place In Down Town School at the same time with this German one some joined activities for both camps (e.g. sport competitions, parties, etc.) are foreseen. A: Apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfast and dinner in the host families, lunch – all together in the city. L: Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the arrival point is possible upon request. Special requirements:We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. German is a camp language. The age of participants is 14 - 17.Participation fee Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but linguistic studies and informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPS does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 150 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.

Estonia EstYesT5-06 European Dream Tallinn 18-Jul-06 to 30-Jul-06 TEEN/STUDY 6 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

The camp will provide educational programs and activities that focus on promoting equality in human dignity in conjunction with other programs such as those promoting intercultural learning, participation and empowerment of minorities. The obvious idea of this camp is to provide meaningful summer activities for local youth. This camp gives foreign participants a great chance to meet youngsters of Estonia and experience local life staying in the local host families. The age of local participants is 13-16, foreign participants - 14-17. Local teenagers are Russian-speaking representing minority communities of Estonia.Program includes visits to museums, sightseeing in the Estonian capital, meetings, games and performances in the open air, common actions, talks and discussions on different subjects. The camp site is Language School situated in Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, close to the city centre. To activate teenagers and run the program there will be 3 international volunteers and members of local team. Besides 6 teenage participants from abroad there will be about 15 local participants. A:Apartments of the host families in Tallinn. Participants will have breakfasts and dinners in the host families, lunches will be served for the whole group in the city. L: Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.

Airport, bus & train station, harbor in Tallinn. Pick up by host families at the point of arrival is possible upon request. Special requirements: We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. Good level of English is required in the camp. The age of participants is 14-17. Please bring some materials, postcards, posters, maps, music, etc. typical for your country.

Participation fee:Unlike the traditional camp there will be no work but informal educational activities. Besides regular costs for board, lodging, domestic transport, materials, etc. the program involves extra expenses for excursions, visits, cultural activities and general administration. Since neither EstYES nor its camp partner ALPHA-BETA School does not receive any financial support for this camp from municipality or any private sources to make camp happened we have to charge the participation fee of 150 Euro, which has to be paid by participants upon arrival to the camp.

Estonia EstYesT6-06 Kambja Malev Tartu 19-Jul-06 to 30-Jul-06 TEEN/MANU 15 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

The global aim of this project is to restore the old tradition of summer students’ work camps (called “Malev” in Estonian), which where really popular in 70s and 80s in Estonia. Those years thousands of school students during their summer vacations went voluntarily to the countryside to help farmers to do seasonal works and to spend their free time in a meaningful way in the great atmosphere of adventure and friendship. Nowadays some youth organisations are trying to re-introduce old tradition, and the camp in Kambja is one of such attempts. The participation of international volunteers is seen as an innovative and attractive element aimed to introduce multiculturalism to the youth through intercultural exchange and contacts local youth will get working alongside with international volunteers. Living and working together is the best way to learn about each other!

W: Mainly manual work around cultural & historical objects: cleaning up the historical school park, maintaining fences, painting, cutting bushes around old school house. International volunteers will work and live together with local youngsters aged 15-18. Working time will be after breakfast till lunchtime. After lunch there will be various sport and culture activities for the group.

The work takes place from 21st to 27th of July. On 28th and 29th of July there will be a reunion of 7 local camps (Malevs) of Tartu County in Alatskivi. It will gather around 200 young people for the sport and music competitions, big party and fun.

A: Kuuste school house. Please bring sleeping bag and mat. Toilet and showers are available. Meals will be prepared 3 times a day by kitchen stuff. L: Tartu County lies between two big lakes – Lake Peipsi and Lake Vortsjarv. -Airport, harbor, bus or train station in Tallinn; bus to Tartu. Special requirements: Please bring sleeping bag, working clothes and gloves. English is the camp language. The age of volunteers is 15-18.Leisure time After the work there will be games, discussions, brainstorming, culture and sport activities, hikes, theme parties, dance parties etc. Besides all organized activities there is enough space for your ideas. There will be also an excursion around South-Estonia. Some culture events and festivals are being held in Tartu at the same time with the camp and visits to Tartu are foreseen. The big reunion of 7 camps with contests, sport, music, parties will be held in Alatskivi on 28th -29th of July. Partiicpation feeTo cover administrative and pedagogical costs as well as the costs for leisure time activities of this camp participation fee of 60 Euros is requested from volunteers. It has to be paid upon arrival to the camp.

Estonia EstYesT7-06 Soometsa Parnu 27-Jul-06 to 06-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

The camp will take place in Soometsa village of Parnu County. Local authorities see in the international camps an important tool for local development – not only in terms of work done by volunteers but mainly for introduction of multiculturalism to the population of small places in the country through intercultural exchange and international contacts given to local youth.The project’s aim is bring fresh ideas into the life of a small village and contribute to the local development by creating facilities for the leisure time of local youth. A side idea of the camp is to give local youngsters the opportunity to learn and practice English in a non-formal way and friendly atmosphere meeting their peers from abroad. Most of those kids have never met foreigners before, so they have an actual need to discover new cultures and try a new way of communication. International volunteers coming to such a small village will promote cultural exchange and help the local people to broaden their horizons. W: help creation of nature trail in the nature reserve putting pointers and stands, making benches, preparing maps, etc. Another work is to creation of volleyball ground and general cleaning and tidying up of the area around Community House. A group of local youngsters will be sharing work and leisure with the international group of volunteers. A: Community House. It has toilet, shower and a kitchen-corner with cooking facilities. It will be possible to try Estonian Sauna. Volunteers will have to cook themselves. Please bring your sleeping bag. Special requirements Please bring working clothes and gloves. The age of vols is 15-17.L: Hademeeste area is distinctive Estonian bio-geographical region of bogs, holding a big variety of valuable nature species. Soometsa is surrounded by Rannametsa-Soometsa nature reserves. Soometsa is a small group of villages 7 km long, located in the Parnu County, Airport, bus or train station, harbor in Tallinn; bus to Parnu; local bus to Soometsa. Leisure time The camp provides an excellent opportunity to establish contacts with young Estonians and to experience local life Possible activities to do: sport, games, workshops, competitions, exhibitions, hiking (Soometsa is a beautiful nature resource), excursions to the places of interest of the area. Visit to Parnu, famous spa town is foreseen.

Participation fee

Estonia EstYesT8-06 Down Town Eng II Tallinn 30-Jul-06 to 12-Aug-06 TEEN/STUDY 12 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

We will welcome all interesting ideas for the program and your active participation in it. English is a camp language. The age of participants is 14-17.Participation fee

Estonia EstYesT9-06 European Dream Tallinn 08-Aug-06 to 20-Aug-06 TEEN/STUDY 6 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $180.00

Finland FinAllI08-06 Oulainen 02-Jul-06 to 15-Jul-06 TEEN/FEST/ENVI 10 V. Ages 16-18 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

W: To assist in organising a local event "Old engines' day". The camp host is the local 4 H-club and they will coordinate the volunteers` practical tasks which will vary from practically arranging the event to tidying up the area and other miscellaneous work in environment like maintenance work in the hiking routes. The aims of the camp are to give the volunteers a chance to experience Finnish nature and culture and enable the local youngsters to meet young people from other countries. A: Family stay with local families.L: Oulainen is situated in western Finland, about 550 kilometres north from Helsinki and 100 km south from Oulu , www.oulainen.fi T: Railway station and bus terminal in Oulainen.

Finland FinAllI10-06 Benkku Bengtsar 30-Jul-06 to 07-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO/ENVI 10 V. Ages 16-18 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

W: The camp will be organized by Helsinki City Youth Department as a part of their international youth work. On the camp there will professional youth workers on charge. You can read more about the organisation from our webpage www.nk.hel.fi . The work will be the camp island´s renovation for example painting, grass cutting and easy carpentry work. Part of the island is nature protection area. That’s why all the work will be done in nature friendly methods. Please be prepared to work outside in all weathers. There will be 10 Finnish young people in the camp in addition to 10 international vols. A: in tents on one of the islands camping area. The tents are for 3-4 persons and there are wooden floors. In the camp site there will be cooking place and the meals are partly self-catering; partly in the dining hall.The camping areas have no electricity or water pipes – the water has to be carried from the well and it has to be heated by wood in water tanks. Sauna will be warm everyday and there are also showers. In the sauna and main house there is electricity. In the evenings you can do lot of different activities on the island. There is possibility to have a sauna ,swim in the sea, row a boat, fish, paddle, use adventure track, have a camping fire, make some hand crafts or just relax in the nature. L: The camp will start in Helsinki an also end there. Our working place is in Bengtsar island which is located in south-west of Finland about 100km from Helsinki.T: Airport: Helsinki *Alcohol is not allowed even after working hours Please note that the camp will finish at 6 pm on the 6th of August but there is accommodation provided in Helsinki for the following night so that the volunteers can leave back home at the latest in the morning of the 7th of August.

France FraCon151-06 LES ARESQUIERS 07-Apr-06 to 28-Apr-06 CONS/TEEN 15 V. Ages 17+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Les Aresquiers is a place welcoming holidays camps, group meetings as well as school discovery workshop. Since three years, this organisation began to work with Concordia and decided to organise a workcamp in order to make wood outdoor furniture (tables, benches, huts, shelters, etc.). This year, the volunteers will have to lengthen a terrasse with a wood construction that they’ll cover with a great peace of canvas. This place is wonderful, just on the beach of Vic-la-Gardiole. From there, one can visit the vineyards and the hilly hinterlands.

http://www.falep.org/classes/centres/index.php?nom_centre=vic&page=prog

W: outdoor wood work. A: in the welcoming centre of Les Aresquiers Language: English Location : on the beach. 15 Km south-west of Montpellier-T: bus stop of Vic-la-Gardiole

France FraCon152-06 Frontignan 10-May-06 to 31-May-06 RENO/TEEN 18 V. Ages 17+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: the Youth service of Frontignan calls the volunteers of Concordia in for the third time. The council owns a building to welcome social organisations. The volunteers will carry on the rehabilitation on doing some external works and painting the front. This work will be done in link with a team of youth from Frontignan who will be very good guides for the discovery of the region and the leisure time. W: external fitting out works on scaffolding A:tents. If you have one, you may bring it.

Lang: English L: 20 Km south-west of Montpellier http://www.tourisme-frontignan.com T: Frontignan train station Special remarks: work on scaffolding

France FraCon062-06 Bellerive-Sur-Allier-Auvergne 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 11 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: for the forth year, Bellerive-sur-Allier works in partnership with Concordia to improve the different green spaces along and around the walking path that cross this small city, wishing to create exchanges with the local youth. This year we wish to multiply encounters with the local inhabitants and especially with the teenagers club that just got created. In the continuity of last year's workcamp and in the pleasant setting of the Bost castle's park, around a pond, volunteers will improve and secure the site by building stairs and wooden fences. W: you will build wooden fences in the park and wooden stairs near the pond, on a walking path, and clear it when needed. A: in tents (bring your own sleeping-mat) for sleeping and group life in a public house.Lang: English. L: Bellerive-sur-Allier (8500 inhabitants) is located in the outskirts of Vichy (25000 inhabitants) in Allier county, 60 km North East of Clermont-Ferrand and 350 km South of Paris. It is an agricultural region with an important architectural heritage (roman castles and churches).T: Vichy train station

Special remarks : urban workcamp

France FraCon092-06 Colleville-Oustreham-Normandy 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 11 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: it is the second year that the commune of Colleville-Montgomery and Ouistreham call upon the volunteers to take part in a marsh development of, a natural zone plug between the dune cord and Norman scrap-metal. Located in edge of sea, the communes are particularly tourist and charged historically (unloading, Battle of Normandy). The volunteers will thus have many possibilities of visits, excursions and of animation on the education to environment thanks to a significant participation of the young people of the two communes. www.ville-ouistreham.fr and www.colleville-montgomery.fr W: Clearing of undergrowth of “roselières”, willow plantations and ditches, installation of hiking trails or banks stabilization.

Accommodation : Under tent at the young people’s house of Ouistreham, place of life in the young people’s room. If you have a groundsheet, thanks to bring it

Lang: English L: On the Norman littoral, in the Calvados department. 10 km of Caen. Loading’s harbour for England. T: SNCF railway station of Caen. Special requirements : Work in wetland, bring your boots.

France FraCon093-06 Genest St. Isle-Normandy 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 15 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: It is the second year that we organize an international work camp in partnership with the commune of Genest Saint Isle. This small village of Mayenne is particularly aiming to the valorisation of its natural inheritance since it has one of the greatest potentials of hiking trails of the Department. Accustomed to school exchanges on decentralized co-operation with Brazil, the municipality particularly wishes to renew the welcoming of the international volunteers in order to work on the valorisation of the river’s banks supporting local youth dynamics. W: development of the banks vegetation on two brooks. Clearing of undergrowth and visual depollution.

Accommodation : under tent on the municipal ground of the village hall of saint Genest Isle, with use of facilities on the spot. If you have a tent and a groundsheet, thanks to bring it. Lang: English L: in the Department of Mayenne, 7 kilometres in the east of Laval, chief town of Department. T: SNCF railway station of Holy Genest Isle. Special requirements: Work in water, bring your boots.

France FraCon065-06 Praboure 1-Auvergne 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI/RENO 14 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: the association Objective Science organise thematic holidays for Scientists and young people from 7 to 18. The Prabouré Center is ideally located in the small mountains of the Regional natural park of Livradois Forez. One of the curiosity of this environment is the river, down the valley, which is one of the only ones in Europe to have cultured pearl mussels. One of the most important requirement / desire of the association is to integrate the whole building in the landscape and in the surrounding eco-system by reorganising and furnish the centre with ecological materials and sustainable energies. This project will start with the two first workcamp. They will fix vegetal cover on the outside walls of the building. You will have the opportunity improve your knowledge about environmental issues and to discuss and exchange about it with the young people spending their holidays in the Center. W: the group will fix a vegetal coating on the terrace of flat roof and the outside walls of the center. Caution: work on scaffoldings. A: you will be hosted in a fully equipped building ( kitchen, swimming-pool, sport facilities…) for children and teenagers ( 6 bed dormitories)Lang: English L: Prabouré is in the community of St Anthème in the county of Puy de Dôme, at 100 Km South-East of Clermont-Ferrand, 30 Km East of Ambert. Located in the Regional Park of Livradois Forez, 1260m heigh,(peat-bogs, volcanic concretions and lakes). T: at the SNCF train station of Ambert (to be confirmed) Special requirements: as the center is located at 1260m high, you must come with warm clothing and very good hiking shoes.

http://asso.objectif-sciences.com/-St-Antheme-Auvergne-France-.html

France FraCon095-06 Vendome 1 Normandy 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/MANU/SOCI 15 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: It is the first year to organise International workcamp in partnership with the communes of Pays de Vendôme. With the initiative of the Junior Association of Skate Board hoping to promote a skate board ground and the support of Youth Service, this International work camp project was conceived. This workcamp will involve the work of improvement of the stake park as well as cultivating responsibility and mediation between the youth and the habitants in order for this work camp to be able to contribute concretely in shaping up the frame of the “community life” among the actors of the village. From a number of young people to the community of the communes will participate in this project and they will accompany the volunteers during the entire period of the workcamp. W: diverse masonry work, preparation for the standing order. A: tents in the rural setting (to be confirmed). Shower and toilettes in place. Lang: English L: Urban setting, about 60 Km east of Tours and 90 Km west of Orléans.T: Train (TGV) station of Vendôme-Villiers sur Loir Special remarks:The workcamp is organised in a urban setting. The practice of skate board and roller skate is recommended.

France FraCon096-06 Vendome 2 Normandy 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/MANU/ART 15 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: It is our first year to organise International workcamp in partnership with the communes of Pays de Vendôme. In the framework of promotion/development of the multipurpose cultural centre, which has an intergenerational vocation, the volunteers will participate in the renovation of the inside of the building. Located at the heart of multicultural neighbourhood and with the support of Youth Service, the International workcamp will create a tie between the habitants of the neighbourhood and the Youth of the communes and the international volunteers.W: therefore consists of the amelioration of the building as well as project of rich exchange, which could contribute in shaping up the frame of the « community life » among different actors of the city. From a number of young people to the community of the communes will participate in this project and they will accompany the volunteers during the entire period of the workcamp.

Work : diverse masonry work, painting, mural A: Tent in a rural setting (to be confirmed). Shower and toilets in place. Lang: English L: Urban setting, at 60 Km east of Tours and 90 Km west of Orléans. T: Train (TGV) station of Vendôme-Villiers sur Loir Special remarks : workcamp takes place in an urban setting, artistic spirit will be welcomed!

France FraCon066-06 Pays De Cayres 1 Aurvergne 05-Jul-06 to 27-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 14 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: following the success of last year’s camp, the community “Pays de Cayres et de Pradelles” wants to welcomes two workcamps this summer. They will take place in the same time in different villages and will aim at the restoration of the local heritage. You should learn different technics in restoration and masonry and discover the local cultural history. The inhabitants will give you a warm welcome and it will give the opportunity to live several relations and moments of conviviality.

W: you will participate in the improvement and restoration of small patrimony : masonry and cleaning. A: in tents for sleeping (bring your sleeping-mat) and in a big common tent for the meals.Lang: English L: the community “Pays de Cayres et de Pradelles” is located between Haute-Loire, Lozère and Ardèche counties, 150 km south-west of Clermont-Ferrand and 30 km from Puy-en-Velay. The region (an altitude of 1000 metres) is full of beautiful landscapes with its valleys and its undulating and green reliefs. For walkers and nature lovers. T: Landogne train station (to be confirmed). Special remarks : you’ll have more precise information about the work, the village and the lodging in your infosheet paper.

France FraCon155-06 Barbaira 07-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI/RENO 11 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: after ten successful years of workcamps, the village council of Barbaira decided to welcome a new group. The work will be on the surroundings of the castle of Miramont (fortress of the XI-XIIth with nice important ruins, see www.cathares.org). This year the volunteers will carry on clearing the vegetation around the castle, cleaning the pine-forest down this castle and do various arrangements begun by the last workcamps. Notice that the local population is very friendly and that an important close friendship is linked each year. Barbaira, between the Corbières and the Minervois, overlooks the Valley of the river Aude.

W: clearing vegetation, basic masonry. A: in a village hall. Lang: English L: 15 Km east of Carcassonne, in the heart of the Pays Cathare T: Carcassonne train station

France FraCon157-06 Campestre 07-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 12 V. Ages 17+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: it’s the first workamp organised with the volunteers of Concordia in this very nice tiny village of the Gard. The council wants to restore capitelles (dry stone cabins sheltering the shepherds) belonging to its rural heritage and that will be a part of a discovering footpath. The volunteers will discover this very nice area, very touristic, rich in heritage and in outdor activities.W: dry stone. This work is physical the stones are sometimes heavy. A: in a village hall Lang: English L: isolated hamlet of south of France. In a very touristic region 60 km west of Montpellier. on the limit of Larzac and National Park of the Cévennes. 60 km north of Montpellier http://www.cevennes-ceze.org/zonea/campluc/fvillage2.htm T: bus stop of Le Vigan Special remarks : physical work in an isolated village

France FraCon161-06 Murviel les Montpellier 07-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI/RENO 11 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: it is the second year that this village works with Concordia. The town council has environmental fitting out projects. This year, the volunteers carry on the fitting out of a municipal garden begun last year and make various works on heritage elements in the village (fountain, church place). They will discover this region near Montpellier between the see and the hinterlands. Young people from the village will be present on this project. W: clearing vegetation, various environmental works and basic masonry. A: under tent (if you have one, you may bring it) Lang: English

L: 20 Km west of Montpellier T: bus stop of Murviel les Montpellier

France FraCon122-06 Rumegies Picardy 07-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI/RENO 14 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: It is the first time for the commune of Rumegies to welcome an International workcamp. The project involves the renovation of two communal chapels among which one has the spectacular ivy dome to be conserved. The other chapel is found on the route of pilgrimage of « Lourdes » and is a place plenty of history. The commune is located in the territory of Regional Natural Park Scarpe Escaut, a bottomless source for the hiking and discoveries. W: Restoration work of a part of the chapel in order to stabilize the state of the ruin and the conservation the botanical dome : poetic ruin style and the restoration of the chapel Notre Dame de Lourdes : masonry work with quality bricks with daub of limestone, make the most of the building.A: Inside the building, in the Sport Hall. Lang: English L: 38 Km from Lille and only several kilometers from the Belgian frontier.T: Train station (SNCF) of Rosult.

France FraCon005-06 SAINT-MARTIN D’URIAGE (THE ALPS) 07-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 15 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The village of St-Martin d’Uriage is some kilometres away from the “capital of the Alpes” Grenoble, just beneath the Chamrousse ski station. It expanded a lot in the last few years. Its inhabitants and the visitors from Grenoble would like more rambling paths suitable for families. The village knows Concordia for a long time, and always has been interested in hosting an international group. This year, it needs your help for the second time. W: You will clean the surroundings of the Castle, in order to make it more visible from the thermal station beneath, “Uriage-les-Bains” A: tents, kitchen and bathroom in the municipal building beside.

Lang: English. L: 15 km south-west from Grenoble, in Belledonne Mountains. T: “Uriage-Gare-Office du Tourisme” bus stop. Special requirements: bring working gloves, good walking shoes, warm clothes and sleeping-bag. You are in the mountain, nights can be fresh! Special remarks : for more information have a look at

http://www.uriage-les-bains.com and http://www.isere-tourisme.com

France FraCon003-06 SAINT-DIDIER DE LA TOUR (THE ALPS) 07-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 15 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: it will be the first workcamp in this village of 2000 inhabitants, very enthusiastic, particularly interested in the exchanges with the population and the involvement of the local youth ! The hilly countryside of La-Tour-du-Pin county will be fine for rambles and bicycle rides, and there are many opportunities for outgoings around: Crémieu’s medieval city, Lyon, lakes of Paladru or Aiguebelette, Chartreuse mountains. W: you will renovate two old washing-places with “pisé” walls (a local technique of earth-masonry), close to the village : coating with a lime mortar, scraping of the wooden parts and the stones, making a new roofing with “scale-tiles” typical of the local architecture. A: in the municipal gymnasium, in the village centre. Lang: English L: St-Didier de la Tour is in the north of Isère area, halfway between Lyon and Grenoble (about 60 km). T: La Tour-du-Pin train station.

Special requirements: bring working gloves and good walking shoes !

France FraSj77-06 CHATEAU DES PRUREAUX I 08-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 16 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The association Le Créneau is based in a small castle surrounded by large grounds. People of different social and cultural backgrounds come to stay there throughout the year in order to determine the direction of their lives. The volunteers will contribute to the upkeep of the grounds, and will work in particular on the walkways, the lake and the old wash house. A: in tents L: 40 km from Moulins andVichy T: St Germain-des-Fossés REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraSj76-06 Velle Le Chatel 08-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 15 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: After two experiences of international workcamps the commune/parish ‘Velle le Chatel’ wishes to run an international workcamp on its own territory once again. This year the project is intended for adolescents to create a strong relations with the local young people. Velle Le Châtel is a small village of 180 inhabitants. The commune/parish wishes to renovate the fountain in the centre of the village, which is at the moment covered with plants, and to set it to work. The volunteers will clean the fountain and will primarily work on the renovation of the jointing of the wall. The activities will be organised together with the young people of the community to discover the region. A: the volunteers will be hosted in tents and will have the possibility to use the party hall of the village as their living area L: Velle de Chatel is situated approximately 10 km in the west of Vesoul T:Vesoul REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraCb04-06 Pouance 1 10-Jul-06 to 29-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 11 V. Ages 16-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

The small town of Pouancé is situated on the border of Anjou and Haut Maine, historically a strategic region when Bretagne was still independent of France. The 13th and 14th century fortress of Marches of Bretagne and the Doors of Anjou dominate the walled town. Today, only some towers and walls remain to give testimony of this important monument. International volunteers have already come in recent years to restore certain parts of the castle and carried out different types of work: maintenance of paving stones, restoration of walls, sizing of stones for the reconstruction of underground stairs and so on Step by step the castle is rebuilt and to valorise it even more, the municipality wishes to create a visit walking path to develop its frequentation during the summer. Last year, it was installed a metal footbridge "modern drawbridge!" to give access to the visit. This year you will arrange a circuit of visit within the castle giving access to a new part of the castle recently restored: "the southern gate" This restoration work allows to have knowledge of the technique of stone masonry with lime mortar, repointing , pavement renovation. L: Pouance is located at around 60km from Rennes, Angers, Laval and Nantes. T: Chateaubriand - Nearest airport : Paris Meeting :10/07/06 at 15h00 in Chateaubriand train station A: Camping just below the château, by the edge of a pond. Language : French/ English

France FraUnarec37-06 Lorrez le Bocage-Ile de France region 10-Jul-06 to 21-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 6 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: For several years, the municipality of Lorrez le Bocage has hosted international workcamps. Its built heritage is rich and the town wants to promote it. This year, two wells have to be renovated.W: Your work will consist in renovating both of the wells: repairing the roof, clearing and reconstruction according to the original plans.

More info: The village of Lorrez le Bocage (1,200 inhabitants) is situated 70 km away from Paris. There are various shops (grocery, bakery), an exhibition hall and several footpaths. Situated on the "road of castles" and near the forest of Fontainebleau, the inhabitants have already planned a lot of discoveries, festivities and especially the dance of the Bastille Day (14th of July A: You will sleep in tents (2 persons) in the park of the village. The bathroom and the kitchen are in the former school, 100 meters away from the campsite. Lunch will be taken in the canteen with the children of the leisure centre.T: Nemours - nearest airport: Paris - nearest big town: Paris Meeting point: Nemours St Pierre train station on the 10th of July around 06.00pm Important to know before applying: Even if Paris is not too far, you will live in the middle of the countryside! Only one collective outing in the capital is planned. If you want to visit Paris, you should plan it before or after the workcamp.

France FraUnarec68A-06 Volvic-Auvergne Region 10-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/ENVI 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Since 1992 every summer, the commune of Volvic has welcomed one or two international workcamps to restore its built heritage and protect its environment. This year the locals population is waiting for volunteers again! W:On the first period you will maintain footpaths (clearing, cleaning) and the banks of a brook crossing the Auvergne Volcanoes. Famous for its volcanic stone absolutely unique and its water, Volvic is situated in the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne. So you will enjoy for walking and discovering a great built heritage. The project takes place 10km from Clermont-Ferrand in Central France.A: in tents in the football field; you will use the stadium sanitary and showers. T: Volvic - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Clermont-Ferrand Meeting point: Volvic train station on the 10th of July and 07th of August Important to know before applying: Many activities will be possible with the local youth like bathing in the lakes nearby, games, hiking…

France FraCb22-06 SAINT SULPLICE LA FORET 10-Jul-06 to 30-Jul-06 RENO/TEEN 12 V. Ages 16-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

12 vol (6 french + 6 internationaux)

For a few months now, 6 young people together with leaders have thought to organise an international summer workcamp in their village. The objective of this group is to have a real workcamp experience while taking part in the improvement of their village. Today this group is ready to host you and to live with you during these 3 weeks. Thus you will be integrated into the village daily life and take part in various animations and excursions the young people already start to imagine for you. St Sulpice is rich of an old and traditional heritage on which the young wish to be involved. You are invited to help the small team which is waiting for you to restore a space between the town hall and the church which includes stone walls and a wash house. This experience will enable you to discover the old techniques of construction ( traditional masonry works) and the richness of the local heritage.

A in tents St Sulpice is a village of 1500 inhabitants near Rennes in direction of Mont St Michel, 50 km far away from the Breton coast Meeting point in Rennes train station. Remark: French speaking camp

France FraUnarec67B-06 St Saturnin-Auvergne Region 10-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: études ET chantiers has established a new partnership with the municipality of St Saturnin; the aim of this long project is to renovate rural built heritage and to give an international dimension to local activities W: Using mainly dry-stone techniques (but not only), you will participate to the renovation of several old buildings: a few wash houses, an ancient cemetery, an old shelte. The village of St Saturnin is located 20km South from Clermont-Ferrand on the "montagne de la serre" (one of the oldest Auvergne volcanoes) in an extraordinary scenery; it is recognized as one of the "most beautiful villages of France"; there are a few shops;

http://www.saint-saturnin.com A: in tents in municipal plot T: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Clermont-Ferrand

Meeting point: Clermont-Ferrand train station on the 10/07 and 07/08 (4.30pm)

Important to know before applying: You will participate in activities with locals (information about volunteering and about your country, workshops with environmental associations).

France FraUnarec64A-06 Montaigu le Blin-Auvergne Region 10-Jul-06 to 28-Jul-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

The project: In the 80's, we worked on the renovation of a medieval fortress, in the south of Allier department. Workcamps were organized to prevent the deterioration of the castle. This one was deserted in the 90's. Since 2000, the owners of the castle have asked us to undertake renovation and to organize activities in the area. International projects are then organized very summer: renovation, European meetings, organization of days dedicated to the built heritage.This year again, 3 workcamps are organized from July to September to continue the renovation of the fortress. W: Renovation of the west rampart (with all security system: scaffolding)- Maintenance work, cleaning-up, clearing,

- Preparation of the wall to be renovated: clearing, cleaning up of the wall...

- Renovation of the wall with traditional masonry works: sorting, selecting the stones. Montaigu le Blin is a quiet village (100 inhabitants) situated in the south of Allier department, between the cities of Vichy and Moulins, 15 km away from Varennes sur Allier and Lapalisse. Montaigu is located in a rural area on the plain. Villagers are very interested in the renovation of the fortress organized by the association and they are always friendly with the volunteers! A: In tents on the football pitch, in heart the village, 500 meters away from the castle (walk to the workplace). T: St Germain des Fosses - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Moulins Meeting point: St Germain des Fosses train station on the 10th of July (05.30pm) Important to know before applying: In this part of Allier department, the built heritage is very rich: lots of castles and fortresses. You will have the opportunity to visit the historical and natural richness of the surroundings.

France FraJr013-06 Ruisseauville Arras 23-Jul-06 to 05-Aug-06 TEEN/CONS 10 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $417.00

PARTNER: The creation of the association "A Petits Pas" (with small steps) in 1996 originated from a dynamics to reinforce the social links by building a project among at "living differently" to privilege links between people (a place to meeting, exchanges where people make things together), to integrate the environment in our activity (energy saving, management of waste, choice of materials...), to develop another relation to work and to allow young people to develop their competences, in particular manual ones.W: Every year, the association organizes teenager camps which allowed carrying our the following work : plantation of hedges, construction of barns and stables for donkeys, building of an activity hall referred to as; High Environmental Quality, etc. Your work will consist in carrying out landscape installation around the baker’s oven and to make it a welcoming place. Other activities are planned : excursion with donkeys, bivouac, pottery, bread workshop, theatre. The working time will not exceed 25 hours per week. A: Under tents of 4 places. There will be space in a building to put personal effects. All facilities (kitchen, bathroom, toilets, and activity rooms) are in a building. Food: meals resulting from biological agriculture prepared by the group. LAN: French and English L: Ruisseauville is located at 60 km from the town of Arras, at 2.30 hours by road from Paris. SPECIAL REMARK : Extra fee to pay on arrival : 350 €.

France FraCon165-06 DUN 2 28-Jul-06 to 18-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI/RENO 13 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Dun calls Concordia for the fourth time. The aims of the township are as well to do some work on their heritage as to welcome young international volunteers. This year, the volunteers will rebuild a cabin used, during the last world war, to hide resistance workers. The local population is very curious to welcome such a project and they hope there will be some partnership with the volunteers.In this beautiful area, the volunteers will have the possibility to visit the bastide of Mirepoix, the castle of Foix and so many historical places in Ariège. They will also have the opportunity to have leisure and sports activities. W: clearing vegetation, cleaning and masonry. A: under tents or/and in a village hall L: English L: Dun is 10 Km west of Mirepoix, and about 30 km of Foix and Pamiers. T: train station of Mirepoix

France FraUnarec55-06 Saint Lizier-Midi Pyrenees Region 31-Jul-06 to 18-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The mayor of Saint Lizier, who has a passion for the history and the built heritage, has seized the opportunity to host international volunteers to renovate a stone wall. W: You will participate in masonry works: first, you will have to clean the wall, then you will repoint it with mortar and lime. You will work in the shade.

Saint-Lizier is a village of history and artistic interest, it is a former Roman village listed among the most beautiful French villages. Situated at the foot of the Pyrenees Mountain, the village is a great panoramic viewpoint on the Couserans Mountai a good place for walks and hiking! The town of Saint Girons is located few kilometers. There will be some summer cultural events in Saint Lizier.A: tents with premises of the local school at your disposal (kitchen and bathroom). T: St Girons - nearest airport: Toulouse - nearest big town: St Girons Meeting point: St Girons train station on the 31rst of July Important to know before applying: This is the first international workcamp organized in this village; it will give you the opportunity to meet the local community, and more particularly the teenagers. The local leader will contact you in order to plan the meeting, be open-minded and motivated, your ideas are expected!

France FraCon169-06 Azille 02-Aug-06 to 23-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO/ENVI 13 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: it’s the second time that this nice village in the heart of the “minervois” receives the volunteers of Concordia wants to restore an old washing place at the way out the village. The volunteers will clear the surrounding, restore the “calade”, clear the washing place, restore the weak parts and the roof and make some painting. The volunteers will discover this very visited region, rich in heritage and outdoor activities. W: clearing and various restoration works A: a village hall. Lang: English L: 30 km east of Carcassonne, in the heart of the Minervois. T: Azille bus stop

France FraCon098-06 Fresnay Sur Sarthe Normandy 02-Aug-06 to 24-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO/ENVI 15 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: for the fifth year, the commune of “Fresnay sur Sarthe” organizes an international workcamp. The municipal team will be able to make you discover this old medieval place, a very special small city. In the continuity of the last years, the volunteers will take part in the site’s development of Coteau des Vignes (Slope of vines) where the reconstruction of dry stone’s wall will alternate with the restoration of country hedges. You will be overlooking the Sarthe valley from this headland, (classified as natural area of animalistic and floristic ecological importance) and will be able to discover its local history around textile manufacture or agriculture in a place where the scrap-metal remains well preserved. W: Traditional technique of construction out of dry stones and clearing of undergrowth of hedges or paths. A: Gymnasium of the commune/facilities and cooks in the canteen of the primary school. Exiguity of the lodging place. Lang: English L: In the Sarthe Department, area of the Alps Mancelles. T: SNCF railway station of the Hut.

France FraCon074-06 Praboure 2 Auvergne 02-Aug-06 to 24-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO/ENVI 14 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: the association Objective Science organise thematic holidays for Scientists and young people from 7 to 18. The Prabouré Center is ideally located in the small mountains of the Regional natural park of Livradois Forez. One of the curiosity of this environment is the river, down the valley, which is one of the only ones in Europe to have cultured pearl mussels. One of the most important requirement / desire of the association is to integrate the whole building in the landscape and in the surrounding eco-system by reorganising and furnish the centre with ecological materials and sustainable energies. This project will start with the two first workcamp. They will fix vegetal cover on the outside walls of the building. You will have the opportunity improve your knowledge about environmental issues and to discuss and exchange about it with the young people spending their holidays in the Center.W: the group will fix a vegetal coating on the terrace of flat roof and the outside walls of the center. Caution: work on scaffoldings. A: building ( kitchen, swimming-pool, sport facilities) for children and teenagers (6 bed dormitories)

Lang: English L: Prabouré is in the community of St Anthème in the county of Puy de Dôme, at 100 Km South-East of Clermont-Ferrand, 30 Km East of Ambert. Located in the Regional Park of Livradois Forez, 1260m heigh,(peat-bogs, volcanic concretions and lakes). T: at the SNCF train station of Ambert (to be confirmed)

Important: as the center is located at 1260m high, you must come with warm clothing and very good hiking shoes. More information on: http://asso.objectif-sciences.com/-St-Antheme-Auvergne-France-.html

France FraCon045-06 Uzein Aquitaine 04-Aug-06 to 26-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO/ENVI 14 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Uzein is a small half-rural village situated in the suburbs of Pau. The municipality is eager to work for the benefit of the youth, to be a driving force and to be open to the world. That is why it will host an international work camp for the first time. For this first experience the work will involve to secure an old ruined mill with the aim of opening it for the local population. The work camp is reserved to young people aged from 16 to 20 yewars, as it will be a good occasion to encourage the young people of the village to participate in the voluntary work and in international and intergenerational exchanges. W: you will participate to secure an old mill (bush clearing, re-plastering, traditional masonry). A: In a building Lang: English L: 6 kilometres from Lescar, historic capital of Béarn and some kilometres from Pau, in the department of Pyrénées Atlantiques. T: the train station of Pau (64)

Special requirements: It is obligatory to wear a helmet during work. Bring with you a warm sleeping-bag, a groundsheet and working shoes (boots and safety shoes).

France FraSj79-06 CHATEAU DES PRUREAUX II 05-Aug-06 to 26-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI 16 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The association Le Créneau is based in a small castle surrounded by large grounds. People of different social and cultural backgrounds come to stay there throughout the year in order to determine the direction of their lives. The volunteers will contribute to the upkeep of the grounds, and will work in particular on the walkways, the lake and the old wash house. A: in tents L: 40 km from Moulins and Vichy T: St Germain-des-Fossés REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraSj78-06 Beaumotte 05-Aug-06 to 26-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI 15 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: The Center of Beaumotte is an association of public education whose aim is to enable the people to assume responsability and to take volontarily part in the actions of development and solidarity. It develops several actions in the framework of local development and international exchange. The association Center of Beaumotte owns some old sandpits at a riverside. During many years this site

has been left abandoned. At present, some important work is necessary to preserve this place and especially the islands in the river. This year, the volunteers will continue the work on the cultivation and will stabilize the banks of one island using a techniques known as fascinage (shaping?) in French. The association is a collective hosting center, hosting the whole year round people with problems in

their social and professional integration in society. The project gives different people the possibility to live in this centre during 6 months or one year to enable them later to launch their personal project. A: in tents L: Beaumotte is situated between Vesoul and Besançon T:Vesoul REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraUnarec68B-06 Volvic-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Since 1992 every summer, the commune of Volvic has welcomed one or two international workcamps to restore its built heritage and protect its environment. This year the locals population is waiting for volunteers again! W: On the second period you will finish the renovation of a wash house started last year by a previous group of international volunteers.Famous for its volcanic stone absolutely unique and its water, Volvic is situated in the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne. So you will enjoy for walking and discovering a great built heritage. The project takes place 10km from Clermont-Ferrand in Central France.A: in tents in the football field; you will use the stadium sanitary and showers. T: Volvic - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Clermont-Ferrand Meeting point: Volvic train station on the 10th of July and 07th of August Important to know before applying: Many activities will be possible with the local youth like bathing in the lakes nearby, games, hiking.

France FraSj81-06 CORNEILLA DEL VERCOLL 07-Aug-06 to 21-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 12 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: An association for youth and culture (La Maison des Jeunes et de la Culture) proposes activities to the youth of the area in order to involve them in the life of the commune. Four to six local youths will participate in the workcamp.Restoration work will be carried out on a church outside the village (rebuilding of the exterior façade, removal of roughcast and repair of the breaks). The aim is to

make the young people aware of the importance of the protection of their heritage. It is the second year that the MJC and the commune welcome a workcamp. A: in tents, near the local sports facilities (very basic cooking and sanitary conditions). L: 10 km from Perpignan and 10 km from the sea T: Perpignan

REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraSj80-06 Marais Poitevin 07-Aug-06 to 27-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI 10 V. Ages 15-17 Fee:$500.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Every year, the the Social and Cultural Centre of the Marshes organises a workshop with the aim of showing the volunteers the importance of the natural heritage of this fragile environment. Various associations for the protection of the environment and the commune/parish of Niort work together in order to highlight and protect this last little area of nature in this town. The aim is to allow the public to discover the site without endangering the species which live there. The program includes the creation of an observatory, of a discovery walk, and an outdoor theatre. Other suggestions are also welcome. Exchange, Conviviality, Discovery and Action for the Environment are our priorites. A:in tents L: Niort (South of the Deux-Sèvres), in the West of France T:Niort (Deux Sèvres) REMARK: Health form and parental authorisation are compulsory.

France FraUnarec69-06 Laveissiere-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Every year the Community of Communes of Murat organizes international workcamps. This summer the project will be hosted by the commune of Laveissiere which is willing to restore a part of its rural built heritage, in the heart of the Volcanoes Park of Auvergne.W: restoring the fountains pavement in the hamlet of la Bastide. You will also renovate a typical rural building which was used to shoe horses.The village of Laveissiere (586 inhabitants) is located in the valley of Alagnon, between Massiac and Aurillac. The village and the hamlets are situated at a height between 900 and 1800 meters. You will have the opportunity to discover a beautiful environment and a charming rural built heritage. Be ready for hiking! A: in tents in the municipal campsite of Laveissiere; T: Murat - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Aurillac Meeting point: Murat train station on the 7th of August Important to know before applying: We expect motivated volunteers, ready for a precise work.

France FraUnarec67C-06 St Saturnin-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

http://www.saint-saturnin.com A: in tents in municipal plot T: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Clermont-Ferrand

Meeting point: Clermont-Ferrand train station on the 10/07 and 07/08 (4.30pm)

Important to know before applying: You will participate in activities with locals (information about volunteering and about your country, workshops with environmental associations).

France FraUnarec64B-06 Montaigu le Blin-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

- Preparation of the wall to be renovated: clearing, cleaning up of the wall...

France FraUnarec56-06 Lafrancaise-Midi Pyrenees Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: A heritage plan was organized in 1997, with 30 pupils (13 and 14 years old) of the village of Lafrancaise, leading to the discovery of a former wash house dating from the 19th century. A tremendous work of clearing, cleaning and restoration was necessary. In the past, it was a very popular place for the families of the village, who washed their clothes there, and now it has become ideal for the relaxation of the walkers. Last year a first group of international teenagers started the renovation of this wash house.W: You will continue the restoration work of the wash house by rebuilding the wall of the left passageway (masonry); you will replace the roof structure (work on high). You will restore also a small building to protect the spring catchments.Lafrancaise is a fortified town dating from the 13th century; it stands majestically between the Tarn River and the Aveyron River. It is a charming small town with about 3,000 inhabitants and it appears as one of the most picturesque localities of the region. A: tents on the site of a playscheme, which premises will be at your disposal. You will also have access to the swimming pool, situated nearby! T: Montauban - nearest airport: Toulouse - nearest big town: MontaubanMeeting point: Montauban train station on the 07th of August

Important to know before applying: Meetings with local young people and their families are planned; many summer activities are possible (parties, concerts, festivals)

France FraUnarec73-06 La Jordane-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/ENVI 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: For several years, etudes ET chantiers works with an association of protection of aquatic environment (APPMA). This year again, you are invited on the riversides of the Jordane river, on an area of ecological protection (Natura 2000). It is an important ecological reserve with several protected animals and plant species.

The works: cleaning and clearing the river banks. You will cut the overgrowing vegetation; you will participate in the preservation of the water quality and in the reduction of the pollution of the site by removing all the waste; works along the watercourse to preserve the banks and to improve the accessibility might be planned The workcamp takes place near the town of Aurillac, at the foot of the Puy de Mary which is one of the most prestigious peaks of the Massif Central.

Accommodation: You will be accommodated in the campsite of the village, in tents for 2 or 3 persons. This place is very pleasant and has all the comfort.

Terminal: Aurillac - nearest airport: Aurillac/Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Aurillac Meeting point: Aurillac train station on the 7th of August Important to know before applying: You will enjoy a beautiful landscape and discover the heritage that it offers (gastronomy, architecture, nature, traditional festivals, etc).

France FraUnarec74-06 Champagnac-Auvergne Region 07-Aug-06 to 25-Aug-06 TEEN/RENO 8 V. Ages 14-17 Fee:$600.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: For 5 years, the village of Champagnac has hosted every summer a workcamp. You are invited to work on the restoration of rural built heritage.W: you will complete the restoration of a small well (as a follow-up of the workcamp of 2005); you will also take part in the renovation of an oven and others small elements. Located in the France centre, in the region of "Auvergne", Champagnac (1,400 inhabitants) is situated on the plateau of Champagnagues at 620 meters high, at the border of the gorges of the Dordogne. You will have the opportunity to visit the Mine Museum, which exhibits the biggest stages of this mining past in Champagnac.A: In tents (for 2 or 3 persons) in the campsite; a large tent will be at your disposal for the collective life (meals etc). T: Bort les Orgues - nearest airport: Clermont-Ferrand - nearest big town: Clermont-Fnd Meeting point: Bort les Orgues trainstation on the 7th of August Important to know before applying: Volunteers are always friendly welcome in the village of Champagnac!

France FraCon176-06 Dun 3 18-Aug-06 to 10-Sep-06 TEEN/EVNI/RENO 13 V. Ages 16-20 Fee:$300.00 Xtra Fee: $0.00

P: Dun calls Concordia for the fourth time. The aims of the township are as well to do some work on their heritage as to welcome young international volunteers. This year, the volunteers will rebuild a cabin used, during the last world war, to hide resistance workers. The local population is very curious to welcome such a project and they hope there will be some partnership with the volunteers.In this beautiful area, the volunteers will have the possibility to visit the bastide of Mirepoix, the castle of Foix and so many historical places in Ariège. They will also have the opportunity to have leisure and sports activities. W: clearing vegetation, cleaning and masonry. A: under tents or/and in a village hall Lang: English L: Dun is 10 Km west of Mirepoix, and about 30 km of Foix and Pamiers.T: train station of Mirepoix

Germany GerPro356-06 Marburg 22-Jan-06 to 03-Feb-06 LANGUAGE 10 V. Ages 17+ Fee:$250.00 Xtra Fee: $120.00

PRO370 Marburg Marbach (Hessen) 27.08.-10.09. LANG/ART 17-26 16 VOLS

Work: There is no work planned for this camp - at least no physical work. In fact it isn't a workcamp (although the structure of living together will be the same like in ordinary workcamps). We offer a German-Language-Course, including a Theater-workshop. There will be daily lectures (excluding Saturday and Sunday). Also excursions will be done with background of that language-course. The main topic during the lectures will be "The meaning of language". It will also be the topic of the Theater-project. The "workshop-result" will be executed at the celebration of the 50ths anniversary of pro international e.V., at the end of the camp.

Participants must already be able to communicate in German; this course is not for absolute beginners.

Arbeit: Es ist keine Arbeit fuer dieses Camp vorgesehen - zumindest keine koerperliche Arbeit. Tatsaechlich ist es kein Workcamp (obwohl die Strukturen des Zusammenlebens aehnlich denen der Workcamps sind). Wir bieten einen Deutsch-Sprachkurs mit taeglichem Unterricht an (ausgenommen Samstag und Sonntag), verbunden mit einem Theater-Workshop. Auch die Ausfluege werden als Hintergrund das Erlernen der Deutschen Sprache haben.

Das Haupt-Thema waehrend des Unterrichts wird der Bereich "Bedeutung von Sprache" sein. Dies wird auch das Thema des Theater-Workshops sein. Das Ergebnis wird auf der 50-Jahr-Feier von pro international, am Ende des Camps, aufgefuehrt.

Die Teilnehmer müssen bereits in der Lage sein, sich auf Deutsch zu verständigen; dies ist kein Kurs für absolute Anfänger der Deutschen Sprache.

Accommodation will be in a house (located in the forest) with several-bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom. Cooking, cleaning, shopping etc. will be done by the volunteers themselves.