V. International Camp

AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS

9^th - 15^th July, in the Czech Republic

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An inter-religious international camp for young people of all faiths, promoting inter-cultural learning and overcoming stereotypes.

After successful camps at Křížlice (2007), Vižňov (2008 & 2009) and Frenštát pod Radhoštěm (2010), we offer again a participation in an international camp, where you may meet new friends and see their different views of our common world. The camp is outlined for 30-40 young people in the age of approximately 14-30 years. This is the fifth summer in which we organize the camp.
During the programme the participants will visit far away countries and experience different local habits and peculiarities. Join us on an exciting voyage through the distant lands!

9^th-15^th July - in Herlíkovice (Horský domov - www.horskydomov.cz - situated in beautiful nature of Krkonoše mountains)
16^th July - sightseeing in Prague
17^th July - afterparty in Louny (with closing divine service) and Asta la Vista :-)

Organized by "SEM Angel" in cooperation with "Czech Brethren Evangelical Church in Louny"
Main organizer: Milan Balahura, a student of evangelical theology and international relations
Topic: AROUND THE WORLD IN SEVEN DAYS

Main aims:

to lead young people to bigger understanding for different cultures
to start new relationships between young people from different countries
to improve the ability to communicate
to share one’s faith and believes with other people, which helps to break the walls that are built among us
to show young people that world is not only black and white

What can you look forward to?

meeting with foreigners from different countries and a chance to get to know them
guests sharing their opinions about other cultures and our common world
a variety of movies, which are followed with further discussions
an opportunity to make new friends
taking trips in a beautiful nature of the Czech Republic

If you would like to contribute to this project, please click here.

What we require from you:

to be 14 years of age or older
ability to speak English
participation fee 1200 CZK (please pay it until 30^th May 2011)
an open personality and respect for people from other nations who may have different opinions

To apply, please send an application to milan.ua(a)seznam.cz and pay the fee 1200 CZK until 30^th May 2011 (includes accommodation, meals, programme and excursions). Cancellation fee is 100% after 23^rd May. Transport to Herlíkovice and back is payed extra by each participant himself or herself. A voluntary common (and therefore cheaper) departure will be organized. More details will be sent to participants by e-mail.

Application and poster

application (XLS, PDF) - after signing up the participants will receive a letter with more information about the International Camp
poster (JPG)

Method of payment

You can pay directly to Milan Balahura in cash or you can send money to the bank account of the SEM Angel. If you do it the second way here we provide you some useful information and transfer details:

A) Domestic transfer (tuzemský platební styk):

Beneficiary's account number (číslo účtu příjemce): 2100130135
Bank code (kód banky): 2010 (Fio banka, a.s.)
Amount (částka): =1200,00
Currency (měna): CZK
Variable symbol (variabilní symbol): date of birth DDMMYYYY (datum narození DDMMRRRR)
Notice for payer and beneficiary = AV field (zpráva pro plátce a příjemce = AV pole): INTERNATIONAL CAMP
Electronic payment order is usually cheaper and quick. Paying in cash to the account is usually quite expensive.
If you have any question about this kind of payment, please ask the bank clerks.

B) International transfer - except for Slovakia (mezinárodní platební styk - mimo Slovensko):

For sending money from Slovakia to the Czech Republic use different procedure.
Beneficiary's IBAN = International Bank Account Number (IBAN příjemce = mezinárodní číslo účtu): SK2683300000002100130135
BIC / SWIFT code (BIC kód neboli SWIFTová adresa): FIOZSKBAXXX
Amount (částka): =1200,00
Currency (měna): CZK
Beneficiary's name and address (název a adresa příjemce): SEM Angel, Českých Bratří 1510, 440 01 Louny, Czech Republic
Code of charges (kód zpoplatnění): SHA
Do not use code of charges BEN!
Beneficiary's bank (banka příjemce): "Fio banka, a.s. pobočka zahraničnej banky", Kollárovo námestie 15, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
Purpose of transfer / information for beneficiary (účel převodu / informace pro příjemce): INTERNATIONAL CAMP
Today's exchange rates: here (nákup = bank buys from you, prodej = bank sells you, střed = middle)
If you live in a state that is a member of European Economic Community, try to use some special kind of international transfer that is cheaper - for expmple "TARGET2" or "SEPA". Ask the bank clerks.

C) Transfer from Slovakia to the Czech Republic (platba ze Slovenska do České republiky):

It is like the domestic transfer inside of Slovak Republic, you just write a different bank code - you write 8330 instead of 2010. So then the beneficiary's account number is 2100130135/8330. This is the cheapest way how to send money from Slovakia to the Czech Republic.

Visa

Obtaining a visa may take several weeks. If you need visa to participate, please make sure that you know what is required to obtain a visa in your country and make sure to meet the deadline for applications.

What to bring with you (among others):

sports clothes, shoes for hiking and sport
slippers (= house shoes)
raincoat, umbrella, (eventually also a hat, sunglasses and UV-creme for hiking and sunbathing during hot afternoon)
a few sheets of paper and something to write with
(musical instruments, sheets of your favourite music)
torch (= flashlight)
backpack (for hiking)
mobile phone (if you have one)
swimsuit, warm clothes (for cold evenings)
anything in English we might use (songs, meditations, games etc.)