The Peace Corps Partnership Program Project I've been working on with my colleagues is online!
Camp Forest Kingdom, a three-day camp for 35-40 children ages 7-14 in the Balkan Mountains, encourages children to respect the environment and to use their imagination and creative arts for positive self-discovery. Organized by the municipality and community partners in 2009 and 2010, the camp is a highly anticipated local event. This project will ensure its sustainability for years to come and establish it as a regional leader in outdoor youth activities.
To remove dependency on external sources and raise the camp's environmental and safety standards, project funds will be used to acquire lasting equipment such as an outdoor kitchen and camp toilets. Between camps, the municipality will manage a transparent equipment rental system, using proceeds for camp improvements and scholarships.
Prior to this year's Camp Forest Kingdom, 5-10 older children will be selected to participate in a three-day leadership work camp. They will learn campsite construction and outdoor safety skills from local volunteers and gain hands-on experience marking trails, building a compost bin, and constructing an eco-friendly campsite. During Camp Forest Kingdom, youth leaders will set positive examples for younger children and share their knowledge with peers.
Camp Forest Kingdom is especially important to the community. The camp provides an affordable and safe environment for youth to interact with nature and build outdoor skills while strengthening their special connection with the mountains of their home.
Visit the Peace Corps website to get involved!
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