Project partner: Regional Youth Centre of European Co-operation “Planet XXI”.
The Project: Sports summer centre “Boyko school” is situated in a picturesque place on the bank of the lake, 30 km from Kharkiv (second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital), eastern part of Ukraine. The Center was founded in 1987 on the territory of the former duke’s estate. On the territory of the Center there is a pond with a lot of fish – so you can go fishing there. There also are stables with 12 horses, a riding school for children. The camp hosts about 200 children at a time. The camp works by the program of the summer English language school.
Work: Each volunteer will be accommodated together with one Ukrainian leader in the camp next to children rooms. The main task of the volunteers will be to help in organising everyday life of the camp and leisure time activities, such as workshops, sport competitions, contests, activities connected with culture, history, traditions of the volunteers’ countries. The volunteers will also assist teachers in teaching English in the course of lessons. Volunteers will not be provided with a ready plan for the lessons or activities. Everything is up to the volunteers. We expect from volunteers new ideas and enthusiasm in organising children’s leisure time to make it meaningful and fun. Every volunteer must be ready to help children in organising the Day of Culture of the volunteer’s country (national games, songs, dances, recipes of the national food – should be easy to cook!). If you have experience, and most important - desire to work with children, this project is for YOU!
Accommodation/Food: Volunteers will be accommodated in rooms with 4 beds. Simple accommodation; toilet and shower with warm water are near the rooms. Food will be provided in the camp canteen three times a day.
Location: 30 km from Kharkiv. Kharkiv is the second largest city in Ukraine and its first capital. It can truly be named a Ukrainian megapolis. It is situated in North-East of Ukraine in the confluence of three rivers. Its population is 1 470 000 people. It is one of the biggest scientific and cultural centers. Kharkiv is the city of students and has 80 higher educational establishments. The city is famous for its great traditions and extraordinary historical past. In 2004 Kharkiv celebrated its 350th anniversary. Here you can find some information about Kharkiv http://www.kharkov.ua/index-e.phtml
Terminal: Kharkiv.
Nearest Airport: Kharkiv.
Leisure Time: Lots of sport facilities are available, in the evening cultural meetings with the campers and staff will be organized, sightseeing, excursions around Kharkiv city, disco and everything what we will be able to create for ourselves to make our camp exciting.
What to bring: musical instruments, detailed information about your country, flags, national music, postcards (will be used for geographical and historical quizzes), national games and recipes, arts and crafts to make with kids.
Language: English.