ETHNOS VIHASOO YOUTH CAMP | EST 05 | 2026-07-16 - 2026-07-24 | KIDS | Age: 18 - 48

Tallinn youth centre IZUM runs children s camp in Vihasoo for over 30 years. The aim of Vihasoo camp is to give children possibility of active and meaningful summer vacations. The base of Vihasoo lies 70km from Tallinn. The camp is located on the territory of Lahemaa National Park. The wonderful nature, proximity to the sea (about 100m), good facilities i all this makes Vihasoo camp ideal place for leisure. Such location brings children closer to nature and gives them an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with Estonian national heritage richly presented in the area. Most of children are Russian-speaking from minority communities of Estonia. The area of the camp is 1,8 ha. It can host about 80 children on one shift. The age is 13-16. More information on www.vihasoo.eeEach summer period of the camp has its own theme. This camp shift called Ethnos is a journey into the world of cultures, traditions, and histories of the peoples of the world. Here we learn how people live in different countries, their holidays, cuisine, and legends, and we discover the ethnic roots of each familytheir own traditions, roots, and heirlooms. The children will enjoy creative workshops, dances and music from around the world, culinary discoveries, crafts, fairy tales, and legends. We will combine the modern and the traditional, creating a shared space of respect and inspiration. Ethnos is about respect for cultures, friendship without borders, and the realization that every nation is a unique note in the melody of the world. The aim of the camp is to create a space for intercultural communication and learning, where children can learn about the traditions of different peoples, appreciate the value of cultural diversity, and respect their roots and the heritage of others. The program is aimed at developing curiosity, tolerance, empathy, and a conscious attitude toward the world as a single, shared community, where each nation is an important part of the larger picture of humanity. International volunteers are warmly invited to help realisation of this aim.

Work: Each day of the camp will have a program completed by local coordinators and volunteers will be helping to realize it. The main activities will be intercultural learning through finding differences and similarities between Estonia and countries, where volunteers come from (history, traditions, language, singing, dancing, etc). It will be done through art, games, drama, sport, discussions. We expect active volunteers with the good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. Volunteers will lead workshops connected with their cultural expression. The duration of each workshop is 2 hours. You do not have to be professional, the most important that it is enjoyable and fun Besides, each volunteer has to run one cultural night to present own country and culture to others. After placement volunteers will be contacted by organizers to get involved and guided in the preparation of the program before arrival to Estonia. Vols will work in partnership with professional educators and youth workers, 25 staff members.

Accomodation and food: In the separate house with other staff members in 4-6-bedded rooms. Sleeping bag is not needed. Volunteers will eat together with children and staff in the canteen. Showers, dry toilets and Wi-Fi are available.

Location: LOKSA

Location and Leisure: LocationVihasoo is situated tiny village Tammispea in the picturesque Lahemaa National Park 70km from Tallinn. Surrounded by forest, near to the sea, it is the ideal place for summer vacations. The nearest town (7km) is Vosu, spa town with about 1000 inhabitants.TerminalAirport, harbour, bus station in Tallinn, specially arranged car to Vihasoo. The host will organise transfer for the volunteers after their arrival to Tallinn, one day before children arrive to the camp that is to get to know each other and prepare things.

Airport: TLL

Train/Bus station: Tallinn

Requirements: Special requirementsYou have to love kids and be well motivated to work with them. The work demands 24-hours commitment and it can be hard sometimes. Weekend is not free Experience in work with children is an advantage. We expect active volunteers with good knowledge of history and culture of their country and ability to present it. Volunteer should be good in some art to be able to lead a workshop for kids. English and Russian are the camp languages. NB Motivation letter is required along with the application.Participation feeWe ask participants to contribute 50 Euro each towards the costs of general administration. This fee has to be paid by bank transfer before the beginning of the camp. If you cannot make bank transfer, please contact your organization for a solution.

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Language: eng,eng

Extra Fee: 50 EUR