THE LIST of WORKCAMPS 2013 of INEX SLOVAKIA

Workcamps Programme 2013

THE LIST OF WORKCAMPS 2013 of INEX SLOVAKIA

Code / Name / Location / Dates / Type / Age limit / No./Vol / Remarks
ISL 01 / Banska Stiavnica 1 / Banska Stiavnica / 07/07 - 20/07 / MANU/TEEN / 16-18 / 10 / JCI camp, fee: 30€
ISL 02 / Zamarovce / Trencin / 14/07 - 27/07 / ENVI / 18+ / 10 / JCI camp
ISL 03 / Cabrad castle / Krupina / 21/7 - 28/07 / RENO / 18+ / 7 / HDW
ISL 04 / Brekov castle / Humenne / 28/07 - 04/08 / RENO / 18+ / 8 / HDW
ISL 05 / Jasenov castle / Humenne / 28/07 - 04/08 / RENO / 18+ / 8 / HDW
ISL 06 / Serious fun with seniors in Barlicka / Presov / 28/07 - 10/08 / ELDE / 18+ / 6 / ML
ISL 07 / Barlicka summer camps with disabled young people / Presov / 11/08 - 24/08 / DISA / 18+ / 10 / ML
ISL 08 / Eco-Slatinka / Zvolen / 11/08 - 24/08 / ENVI / 18+ / 15
ISL 09 / Banska Stiavnica 2 / Banska Stiavnica / 01/09 - 14/09 / MANU / 18+ / 14 / fee: 30€, bilateral with NICE Japan
ISL 10 / Integra centre / Bratislava / 01/09 - 14/09 / DISA / 18+ / 8 / ML

ABOUT US

INEX Slovakia (INternational EXchanges) is non-profit and non-governmental organisation offering remarkable experiences, personal development and meaningful free time activities for young people through international voluntary activities and non-formal education.

We have been encouraging young people in recognition of new cultures, creation of new friendships from all around the world and getting new skills and experiences since our establishment in 1993. We are sending volunteers to almost 80 countries all around the world for more than 2000 projects thanks to our membership and partnership within international networks of youth organisations Alliance for European Voluntary Service Organisations, Service Civil International a Youth Action for Peace

We are helping young people to:

- acquire intercultural tolerance and understanding

- gain unconventional worldview

- improve their language skills

- obtain independence

- learn civil responsibility and participation

- develop personally and professionally

We are helping with development of local projects in Slovakia and in other countries

- in area of the environment and nature protection

- with conversation of cultural and historical heritage

- with the work with socially and physically disabled people

- with preparation of cultural events and free time activities for youth and local people

- with enrichment of a culture of local communities

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN OUR WORKCAMPS

Age limit: 18+

Common language used in the camps: English

Insurance: Please notice that INEX Slovakia does not provide any insurance. To join the workcamp in Slovakia you have to be insured. Do not forget to take your insurance with you.

CONTACTS

INEX Slovakia

Kosicka 37, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia

Facebook: INEX Slovakia

Tel.: +421 905 501 078

General Email:

Outgoing:Miroslava

Incoming:Zuzana DORCIKOVA

EVS:Olga

Trainings, youth exchanges: Tomas

Emergency contact: In case of emergency please contact the office +421 905 501077

About Slovakia

Slovakia is located in Central Europe. It is a member of the European Union (since May 1, 2004). Slovakia is surrounded by Czech Republic, Austria, Poland , Ukraine and Hungary.

Capital:Bratislava

Total area: 49,035km²

Population: 5 430 000 inhabitants

Religion: Roman Catholics (69%), atheists (13%), Lutherans (7%), Greek Catholics (4%)

Language: Slovak. It is a Slavic language (like Czech, Russian, Polish, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Ukrainian, Belarusian or Slovenian).

Time zone: Central European time (GMT +1 hour)

Currency: EUR (from 1.1.2009). Slovak crown (slovenska koruna) is already dead and not valid anymore …

Visa

Of course citizens of European Union don’t need any visa (actually not even a passport) to enter Slovakia and there are mutual visa abolitions between Slovakia and many other countries, so if you’re not sure just check out the information about visa requirements here: or on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of your country. Citizens of Macedonia, Serbia and Montenegro with biometric passport do not need visa for 90 days stay in Schengen zone and also in Slovakia (valid from December 2009).

Climate

The climate in Slovakia is determined by the geographical position of the country. If you are in the mountains it can be pretty cold at nights and in the mornings even during the summer, but otherwise the climate is continental in character, with warm summers and cold winters. It can often get hot in July and August, with afternoon temperatures sometimes in the mid-30 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) and cold in January and February, when the temperature will not rise above freezing point, even in the afternoon. The period from May to August is often considered to be the best season.

What are the typical Slovak food and drinks?

The most typical Slovak dish is called ‘bryndzové halušky’, which are potato dumplings with sheep’s milk cheese. As far as drinks are concerned wine and beer are the most popular, but you’ll also find a wide variety of herbal liqueurs and brandies here (like ‘slivovica’ – the plum brandy and ‘borovička’ – the juniper brandy). Once in Slovakia you definitely have to try some of its famous non-alcoholic drinks, which include ‘kofola’, a soft drink that tastes like something between cola and kvass, and ‘vinea’, which is a grape soda.

Tourism in Slovakia

Slovakia is famous for its numerous picturesque medieval castles, as well as for its natural landscapes, mountains, caves and mineral springs. Bratislava, Nitra, Banská Bystrica, Prešov, Trnava, Trenčín, Žilina and Košice are only few of the multitudes of beautiful towns with many notable historic sites and gorgeous architecture.

I bet you didn’t know…

…that the first helicopter in the world was constructed by a Slovak engineer Ján Bahýľ and it took off from today’s Hodžovo square in Bratislava

…that a Slovak inventor called Štefan Banič was the first man to use amilitary parachute; he demonstrated his invention by jumping from askyscraper in Washington and soon after it, in August 1914, the U.S. Patent Office granted him a patent document

…the last man to have walked on the moon is an astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan (Ondrej Čerňan) whose family comes from northern Slovakia

For further information visit these websites:

Bratislava

Most of you will probably arrive to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. So here is some info about the city and how to move around it. Bratislava is situated in the centre of Europe, in the south-west of Slovakia, on the banks of the Danube River, only 60 km from Vienna. It is the only capital in the world that borders two other countries (Austria and Hungary). Bratislava is the largest city in Slovakia with its population of 450000 inhabitants.

What you definitely have to see in Bratislava is its picturesque Old Town which is easy to find, downhill from the hill-top dominating medieval castle – the symbol of the capital. Beautiful gothic churches, Rococo palaces and the Neo-Renaissance building of Slovak National Theatre will let you feel the charm of this ‘little big city’. Amultitude of cafes, pubs and restaurants, which have their outdoor sections inthe streets on warmer days, as well as afew souvenir shops and fashion stores will guarantee fun and relax for every visitor. For great view on the city visit the Slavin memorial site. The interesting part of Bratislava is called Petrzalka which is the biggest borough in Bratislava and the biggest settlement in the central Europe. Petrzalka is an example of the communist architecture and history of the city.

For more information about Bratislava check following websites:

If you’re looking for cheap accommodation, these websites of youth hostels be helpful:

How to travel around Slovakia

Plane: If you want to come to Slovakia by plane, the easiest way is to take plane directly to the Bratislava airport. From there you can catch a bus 61 that runs every 20 minutes every day and that will take you to the main railway station. An alternative is to fly to Vienna, one of Europe's busiest airports, and travel one hour by shuttle bus to Bratislava. Buses run every two hours from early morning until late evening.

Bratislava airport:

Vienna airport:

Shuttle bus:

Train: There are two big railway stations in Bratislava:

The Central Railway Station / Hlavná stanica: 10 minutes walking from the city centre, it covers almost all train connections all over the country. There is an exchange office, post-office and information Office.
Petržalka Station: connections to Vienna and bigger Slovak and Hungarian towns.

For more information check: or

Bus:Central Coach Terminal / Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy

You can get information about connections at Information office or International office (or Eurolines office). For national lines you can buy your ticket directly on the bus from the driver. For international coaches you should buy the ticket in advance. There is an exchange office inside the station and a bank in front of the station.

For connections check: and

Public transport in Bratislava

The means of public transport in Bratislava are buses, trolleybuses and trams. All you need to do is to check the routes on the maps which are located on most of the bus stops. It’s a good idea to buy a 1-day ticket (for 3,50 Eur) or a 2-day ticket (for 6,50 Eur) in ticket machines that you can find on most bus stops. You can use those tickets to travel by all means of public transport: buses, trams and trolleybuses. Make sure that you always have a ticket before you get on the bus and mark it in the machine inside the bus, trolley-bus or tram. Otherwise, if you get caught without a ticket, you have to pay a fine that is quite high (50 Eur). While traveling in Bratislava, you also need to have a ticket for bigger luggage (reduced 15-min. ticket for 0,25 Eur or reduced 60-min. ticket for 0,35 Eur).

For timetables and routes check: (English version of the website is available)

TICKET / LUGGAGE
15 min. ticket: / 0,70 Eur / 0,35 Eur
60 min. ticket: / 0,90 Eur / 0,45 Eur
24 hours ticket: / 4,50 Eur
48 hours ticket: / 8,30 Eur

ISL 01 BANSKA STIAVNICA I

BANSKA STIAVNICA

07/07/2013 - 20/07/2013

Type: MANU/TEEN

Vols: 10

Language: English

Age: 16 – 18

Extra fee: 30 €

Partner: The workcamp will be organized in the old mining town in the middle of Slovakia together with the local scout group in Banska Stiavnica. The town is under UNESCO protection with a lot of tourists during the summer. The project is dedicated to renovation and environmental activities on the historical Calvary of Banska Stiavnica. The project is run together with Kalvarsky fond and local scout group and the workcamps have been organized on Calvary since 1999.

Work: The work will be done at the Calvary – mostly environmental and manual activities – picking the stones, cleaning the place, and cutting. The volunteers will help with the manual and gardening works in the area of Scout House.

Accommodation & Food: The volunteers will be accommodated in the Scout House, 2.5 km away from the Calvary. Sleeping bags are needed. The volunteers will sleep on the place called “airport”. The Scout house has got very nice garden right under the Old Castle. The volunteer are going to prepare food by themselves. Breakfast and dinners are at the Scout House and the lunch will be served at the place of the work. Vegetarian food is possible as well. There are going to be some participants every day, which will prepare meals for the others.

Location and leisure time: The old mining and gold city Banska Stiavnica is located about 180 km east of Bratislava. It is surrounded by beautiful mountains and nature. Banska Stiavnica is very interesting city from a historical point of view. The whole city is like a giant hill.Banska Stiavnica is old mining town with several museums, castles. One day trip will be organized to the Johnson Controls company in Lucenec and to visit the town of Lucenec.

Terminal: Airport, bus and train station, Bratislava, Banska Stiavnica bus station. Please keep in mind that the journey from Bratislava to Banska Stiavnica takes for app. 4 hours. So please plan your journey to Bratislava with arrive in the morning.

Remarks: You should bring sleeping bag, warm clothes, raincoat, working clothes and gloves, swimming suit and a smile on the lips.

For more info about the location:

The camp is organized with the support of Johnson Controls.

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. The company’s 142,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimize energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and interior systems for automobiles. Johnson Controls’ commitment to sustainability dates back to its roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through its growth strategies and by increasing market share, Johnson Controls is committed to delivering value to shareholders and making its customers successful.

ISL 02 ZAMAROVCE

TRENCIN

14/07/2013 –27/07/2013

Type: ENVI

Vols: 10

Language: English

Age: 18+

Partner: The workcamp will be organized in the village Zamarovce in Trencin region. The village of Zamarovce had a “club of Vojtech Zamarovsky”. He was a famous Slovak writer. The club organizes the reconstruction project of the building “Frimlovec” and its garden. After the reconstruction, there should be a museum of Vojtech Zamarovsky and local vine house. The project is a part of Czech- Slovak collaboration. The village has a long history and there are several historical sites close to Zamarovce – manor-house of the Zamarovsky family, ruins of the castle, old Christian chapels and monastery.

Work: The work will be done in the area of the building „Frimlovec“ in the village. The building was used before for collecting recycled thrash but the village would like to renovate it for cultural purposes. The volunteers will help with renovation of the garden of Frimlovec and with archaeological works in the close ruins of the castle. The volunteers will help with small works in the village.

Accommodation & Food: The volunteers will stay direclty in the village in abuilding called „Frimlovec“ and sleep on the mattresses. Sleeping bags are needed. The sleeping outside on the garden is also possible. The toilette facilities and kitchen are available.

The volunteer are going to prepare food by themselves. Breakfast and dinners are at the Frimlovec and the lunch will be served at the place of the work. Vegetarian food is possible as well. There are going to be some participants every day, which will prepare meals for the others.

Location and Leisure: The village Zamarovce is situated near town Trencin (1,5hour from Bratislava). The region offers opportunities for hiking, sighseeing (several castles and historical buildings). The meeting point will be directly in the village Zamarovce.

Terminal: Airport – Bratislava; then train or bus to Trencin; and then to village Zamarovce.

Remarks: Bring sleeping bag and mat, working clothes and gloves, warm clothes, raincoat, strong boots, swimming suit, headlamp, penknife and a smile on your lips :) Also music instruments and USB stick with your favorite songs from your country.

Attention:

For more info and pictures about the village:

The camp is organized with the support of Johnson Controls.

ISL 03 CABRAD CASTLE

CABRADSKY VRBOVOK, KRUPINA

21/07/2013 – 28/07/2013

Type: RENO

Vols: 7

Language: English

Age: 18 +

Partner: The association RONDEL was established in the year 2000 and since then their main goal is to repairing of the ruins and propagation of Cabrad Castle.

Work: Work will focus on targeted interventions, improving the status of Cabrad castle ruins. Static defects in the masonry (holes, vaults holes ...) and work around it - the preparation of stone, sand, mortar, material transport to the castle. The volunteers will help with cleaning the area of the castle and also with archaeological research.

Accommodation & Food: The Cabrad Castle is situated on the west slopes of Krupina Mountains. However it is 4 km far from the civilization so there is no electricity, no water-supply and no public transport. Accommodation is in the attic of the castle. There is a dry, wooden floor, mattresses are available. Heating is not there and the nights are cool. The building has 2 floors; you need to climb into it by a wooden ladder. In the castle is no electricity - only candles and own battery lamps. If you have your own tent, you can to build it in the courtyard of the castle. For cooking we use the field kitchen on solid fuel furnace, or open fire, or a small camping gas cooker.

Location and Leisure activity: The castle is located near villages Čabradský Vrbotok and Konské. They are villages near Krupina (16 km far away) located in the Central part of Slovakia. From village Konske (4 km) you can get by feet to the ruins of the Cabrad Castle – the place of the workcamp. The meeting point will be in the village Cabradsky Vrbotok.