THE CHILDREN S TREE: A SPACE TO LEARN | CONCF-46301A-TEEN | 2026-07-03 - 2026-07-17 | CONS,MANU | Age: 15 - 17

Concordia has been organizing international work camps with the city of Clermont-Ferrand since 1993! The city develops participatory projects with residents. Every year, we are present in lively neighborhoods, where residents create shared gardens and local associations organize activities. This work camp invites you to participate in the life of “ L’Arbre aux Enfants” site by helping to build an outdoor space made entirely of wood. Local young people will be able to participate in the work camp alongside you and help you discover their area.

Work: Come and help create a relaxation area with local associations and young people! The "Arbre aux Enfants" site is a place for learning about the environment and sustainable development, welcoming children, schools, and associations. To enhance their outdoor spaces and give their summer an intercultural boost, the activities team is offering young international volunteers the chance to learn carpentry and woodworking techniques to build a wooden terrace and furniture! Other tasks may also be available, such as planting and maintaining green spaces to enhance the site. You will work with other young people from Clermont-Ferrand and will be able to enjoy the outdoor spaces: picnic tables, barbecue, and bread oven for potential intercultural evenings! Attention budding DIY enthusiasts: you will learn how to use hand and power tools alongside a technical facilitator.

Accomodation and food: You will be accompanied by two camp leaders throughout your stay. You will be staying at "Le Chanset" campsite in Ceyrat, in the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Nature Park, near the Chaîne des Puys, in individual tents with inflatable mattresses and a communal large tent for group activities (tents are provided by Concordia). You will share various group tasks and prepare meals together. A budget will be allocated to the leaders and you will help with the shopping, focusing on healthy, local products. Free WiFi is available at the campsite. Laundry can be done by hand or in the washing machines at the campsite (paid service).

Location: ClermontFerrand

Location and Leisure: Clermont-Ferrand is the lively capital of the Auvergne region. It is located in an exceptional volcanic area, at the foot of the Puy de Dôme volcano and the Chaîne des Puys which is listed as UNESCO World Heritage. During your stay, you will be able to enjoy the town s summery energy (shows, concerts, fireworks, etc.) and the countryside which is located right on its doorstep: hiking over the volcanoes, swimming in the lakes, etc.

Airport: CFE

Train/Bus station: CLERMONT-FERRAND train station

Requirements: Please fill the Parental Agreement and the Medical Fact Sheet as soon as possible (at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the workcamp). The vaccines proofs (a note from the doctor or a copy of the vaccines) is MANDATORY, see list in the Medical Fact Sheet. Unvaccinated volunteers will not be accepted. Foreigners belonging to the European Union must bring with them a personal EHIC (European Health Insurance Card), and everybody must, in any case, bring their insurance certificate. If health issues arise on the project, volunteers will have to pay for them, and will then be reimbursed once back in their home country.

The meeting point is at the train station of CLERMONT-FERRAND at the end of the afternoon. The exact time of the meeting will be communicated with the Info Sheet, sent one month before the beginning of the workcamp. Several direct trains (approximately one every two hours) depart from PARIS - Bercy (3.5-hour journey) and from LYON - Part-Dieu (2.5-hour journey). If possible, please consider using low-carbon transportation (train and bus rather than airplane) for a sustainable international workcamp. The trains are open to booking about 4 months before the departure dates, accessible on the following website: https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 250 EUR

The accommodation is located outside of the city of Clermont-Ferrand, in a little town in the countryside. Bring work clothes, walking boots, a backpack and a swimming suit. Nights can be chilly, so bring warm clothes and a good sleeping bag. You can also bring recipes from your home country, musical instruments and games. For more information: https://www.clermontauvergnetourisme.com The last day is devoted to departures, which usually take place in the morning.