Vols: 6
Language: English, Slovak
Age: 18 +
Partner: The Association Kamenna Veza (Stone Tower) was founded in 2006 and its aim is the preservation, recovery and study of culture of Kamenica castle especially on a regional level. The association is trying to make the castle accessible to wide public and also to youth volunteers and has been organizing international workcamps since 2010.
Work: Help with archaeological research and revitalizing the old ruins of the Kamenica Castle from first half of 13th Century: cleaning the place from vegetation, storing and sorting of stones and help with the georadar research. The volunteers will help also in the workcamp kitchen.
Accommodation & Food: The Kamenica Castle is situated on the west slopes of Cerhov Mountains. However it is 1 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport.
Lodging will be provided in tents on airbeds on a wooded floor - warm sleeping bag and mat are needed. Common soldier tent, field kitchen, dry toilet, solar showers and drinking water will be provided. Meal will be prepared by the volunteers themselves (breakfast and dinners), it is necessary to bring own plate, cup and cutlery. The lunch will be provided from the local caterer. Vegetarian catering is possible.
Location and Leisure activity: The castle is located between Kamenica and Lucka-Potoky. They are villages near Presov (35 km far away) located in the Eastern part of Slovakia. From Kamenica (1,5 km) or Lucka-Potoky
(1 km) you can get by feet to the ruins of the Kamenica Castle – the place of the workcamp. The volunteers will have several possibilities for hiking, visiting castles in the region.
Terminal: Airport – Bratislava, Kosice; then train or bus to Presov continuing to Lipany and than bus going to Lucka-Potoky or Kamenica.
Please keep in mind that the journey from Bratislava to Presov takes for app. 6 hours. So please plan your journey to Bratislava with arrive in the morning.
Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, bowl, spoon and a smile on your lips :)
Attention: The camp is for history and nature lovers and for those who are not afraid to rise to the challenge of living in difficult conditions for two weeks surrounded by beautiful nature! Several Slovak volunteers will be working with the volunteers during the workcamp.