KZG001: Summer Camps
Duration: Min 2 weeks, Max 3 months
Dates: There are 6 camps, 5 x 14 days and 1 x 7 days.
NOTE: Volunteers are welcome to join more than one camp.
1st session: June 14 - June 28;
2nd session: June 28 – July 12;
3rd session: July 12 - July 26;
4th session: July 26 - August 9;
5th session: August 9 - August 23;
6th session: August 23 - August 30;
Type of placement: Children's Education and Personal Development
Location: In a picturesque canyon 65 kilometers east of Taldykorgan.
Background Information: Over ten years, there have had over 1,000 participants who wanted to improve their English. More than 50 volunteers from around the world, such as Great Britain, United States of America, India, England, Australia, Belgium, German, Scotland, Sweden and others, have been a part of our program.
Project Aims: The main goals of the program are to improve the English of students and pupils, to provide Russian practice for foreign students, rest in a picturesque canyon, to enjoy Kazakhstan’s nature, and to introduce traditions and the multiple nationalities present in Kazakhstan to participants from abroad.
Project Tasks: - English lessons on various topics and themes,
- Team-building games,
- Swimming,
- Morning exercises, sports, hiking and rock-climbing, skits and talent shows.
Who Can Participate?: IVP. Anyone who is interested in teaching the English language to kids who are over the age of twelve.
Meals: Four meals are provided daily.
Accommodation: This region is situated in the Dzhungarsky Alatau mountains. Living conditions are simple and basic with health and safety as top priority. Accommodation in tents and yurts. There is a hot shower available as well as safe drinking water and qualified medical help. Communication with the outside world is possible through K-Mobile and K-Cell mobile networks.
Transportation: The volunteers will be provided with transportation from Almaty to the camp and back.
Visa Requirements: Where necessary, selected Participants will be assisted in obtaining their visa.
Required Items: Warm clothes for evenings, sleeping bag, hat, sunscreen, towel, mosquito repellent and basic toiletries.
Language: English.
