Teenage Summer Camp

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1 - 1 weken  ·  Leeftijd 14 - 50+

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Hoogste Kwaliteit Vrijwilligersproject. Dit project biedt de hoogste kwaliteit die normen stelt - ver boven het gemiddelde.

Highlights

  • Experience the White nights of Iceland with the midnight sun.
  • The land is plateau with mountain peaks, and ice fields, with a coastline marked by fjords, which are deep inlets carved by glaciers.
  • This project will help you to be an environmentally conscious traveler and consumer.

Highlights

  • Experience the White nights of Iceland with the midnight sun.
  • The land is plateau with mountain peaks, and ice fields, with a coastline marked by fjords, which are deep inlets carved by glaciers.
  • This project will help you to be an environmentally conscious traveler and consumer.
  • Encounter with the unique style of the Icelandic horses; they possess two unique gaits!
  • Take part in this promising project and spring into action against climate change!


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 14+
    Alleenstaanden
    Groepen

    Over het programma

    Travel around Iceland, meet new friends, learn how to protect the environment, while you enjoy thermal pools, discover glaciers, waterfalls, black beaches and more..

    Program:

    This camp will focus on Global warming and how we can fight this danger in our daily lives. During the camp, our teenagers will also have some photography sessions to learn how to get the most out of the cameras while being creative.

    The teenagers will get hands-on instruction and experience ...

    Over het programma

    Program:

    This camp will focus on Global warming and how we can fight this danger in our daily lives. During the camp, our teenagers will also have some photography sessions to learn how to get the most out of the cameras while being creative.

    The teenagers will get hands-on instruction and experience with the tools necessary to research, compose, capture, and refine digital photographic projects. We will mostly focus on nature when it comes to topics and we encourage our participants to be creative. Iceland is a magic country for photographers, so we are sure that our group will have a lot of great photos and memories when they return home after the camp.

    Age: 14 to 17 years old

    Short Itinerary

    • Day 1 Airport pickups
    • Day 2 South Coast Excursion
    • Day 3 Volunteering & Local Geothermal Swimming pool
    • Day 4 Volunteering & Horse Riding
    • Day 5 Volunteering & Workshop
    • Day 6 Whale watching & Visit to Reykjavík
    • Day 7 Golden Circle Excursion transfer to Bru
    • Day 8 Volunteering & Workshop
    • Day 9 Volunteering & Local Geothermal Swimming pool
    • Day 10 Volunteering & Workshop
    • Day 11 Travel back to Reykjavik
    • Day 12 Departure/ Drop off KEF


    Extended Itinerary

    Day 1: Airport pickups. Meeting with the participants'

    Pick up at Keflavik Airport.

    Detailed introduction of the program. Getting to know each other. 


    Accommodation: Reykjavik


    Day 2: South Coast

    After breakfast we will head for our first adventure, and explore the south of Iceland. The Ring Road we follow features idyllic waterfalls, looming mountains, dramatic cliffs, ancient glaciers, and haunting black sand beaches. As part of this small-group tour, you will see Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss waterfalls, Reynisfjara black sand beach, and the Reynisdrangar sea stacks as well Sólheimajökull glacier.

    Accommodation: Krysuvík 



    Day 3 & 5: Volunteering & Horse Riding!

    Krýsuvík is a geothermal and volcanic area in the southwest of Iceland. It is situated on the Reykjanes peninsula, about 35 km from Reykjavik. The name Krýsuvík means "bay of Krýsa," a folk tale figure from the area.

    The aim of the project is to develop Local, Organic and Sustainable Agriculture. The main work of this camp will be to take care of the land, in various ways. 

    During our stay in this location we will also get the chance to go Horse Riding.

    The Icelandic horse is as local to this volcanic land as its people. Being one of the purest horse breeds in the world it is also considered one of the friendliest animals ever. One of the Icelandic horse's most notable attributes is its five gaits! 

    During the evenings we will relax at the Local Geothermal Swimming Pool or at the nearby natural hot spring. 

    Accommodation: Krysuvík 

     

    Day 6: Whale Watching & Visit to Reykjavík

    Today we will visit and explore City Center. Reykjavík is a city of bold contrasts: it is both cosmopolitan and small-town; vibrant and sophisticated; young-at-heart and yet full of history!

    Afterwards we will head out by boat to find the giants of the sea! 

    Enjoy a magical journey into Faxaflói bay with an expert crew and specially trained naturalists. Explore the whales of Reykjavík under the excellent guidance of marine biologist guides and learn all about the incredible wildlife that call Iceland their home. (3 hrs. Aprox)

    Accommodation: Krysuvík 


    Day 7: Golden Circle Excursion & Transfer to Project

    After breakfast we will go for the number one tour in Iceland called the Golden Circle. We will see Gullfoss the beautiful double “Golden Falls”; the active geothermal area of Geysir, where we can see Strokkur “the churn” spout up to 25 meters (70 feet) every five to seven minutes. A visit to the ancient Viking Parliament area of Þingvellir National Park tops it off while we head to our second location in the northwest of Iceland.


    Accommodation: Brú Suistanable Center



    Day 8 to 10: Volunteer

    We will participate in a Beach Cleaning activity! The plastic crisis is one of the major environmental challenges of our times. Plastic pollution impacts our health, water, tourism, fishing, and overall ecosystem. Plastic debris has accumulated in natural habitats from the poles to the equator. This program takes a bottom-up approach, focusing on how an individual can change their perception of plastic, understand responsibility, create motivation to contribute to combatting the crisis, and, ultimately, ideally change their plastic behaviors. 


    We work with the local community as well helping with the reforestation of the areas nearby.  


    In this location we will visit the Seal Museum in Hvammstangi, a museum designated to provide you with the information you need to fully enjoy the seals you can spot around Iceland´s shores. 


    Finish the day relaxing in the local geothermal swimming pool! 


    Accommodation: Brú Sustainable Center


    Day 11: Travel back to Reykjavík

    Travelling through the west to Reykjavik. Several stops to enjoy nature on the way; Glacier Lagoon, the world-famous Black Beach, and many more. Farewell party.

    Accommodation: Krysuvík 


    Day 12: Last day – time to say goodbye

    Relaxing in Reykjavik and enjoying the final day together.


    Drop off at Keflavik Airport




    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    During the project, we will participate in different activities; Traveling, Leisure activities, Volunteering and environmental Workshops. 

    We normally start the day with breakfast at 9 am, depending on the activity during the day we will pack lunch to take with us or have lunch at our accommodation. ..

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    During the project, we will participate in different activities; Traveling, Leisure activities, Volunteering and environmental Workshops. 

    We normally start the day with breakfast at 9 am, depending on the activity during the day we will pack lunch to take with us or have lunch at our accommodation. After the day's activities, we will focus on improving our Environmental education through a selection of workshops, discussions, and visits.

    During the evening we will have some time to relax and get to know each other; games night, watch a movie, or sign along by a campfire. 


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During the project, we will have a variety of leisure activities

    • Horse Riding
    • Whale Watching
    • Golden Circle Excursion
    • South Coast Excursion
    • Local geothermal swimming pools 
    • Seal Museum
    • The areas around the accommodations are great for exploring nature!


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During the project, we will have a variety of leisure activities

    • Horse Riding
    • Whale Watching
    • Golden Circle Excursion
    • South Coast Excursion
    • Local geothermal swimming pools 
    • Seal Museum
    • The areas around the accommodations are great for exploring nature!



    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 14 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 14 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Worldwide Friends

    Includes:

    • Airport Pick up-Drop off
    • Transportation 
    • Full board and lodging
    • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
    • Meaningful Volunteering
    • Horse Riding
    • Whale Watching
    • Golden Circle Excursion
    • South Coast Excursion
    • Local geothermal swimming pools 
    • Hiking

    Does not include:

    • International Travels
    • Medical Insurance
    • Personal Expenses


    WF Cancellation fees & charges

    As we start to incur costs from the time the contract is confirmed we will apply cancellation charges as shown below from the time when written notification of the cancellation is received:

    • With a notice of more than 30th days, the cancellation will be free of charge.
    • With a notice between 30th – 14th days, 50% of the total fee will be charged.
    • With a notice of less than 14th days, 100% of the total fee will be charged.
    • Any expenses that may occur due to early departure will be covered by the participant and not WF, no refund shall be given.


    Code of Conduct

    In order to have adequate conduct during the program, the following points are established that must be complied with without exception.


    • WF is committed to ensuring an environment that is free of discrimination and to fostering a climate in which all participants can have an exceptional experience.
    • Clothing. Appropriate footwear and suitable outdoor clothing must be worn. We reserve the right to refuse participation to participants who are dressed inappropriately or with inappropriate footwear since this will put the participant’s well-being and safety at risk.
    • Non-prescription Drugs. We reserve the right to terminate the program to participants we believe are under the influence of drugs, in such circumstances, no refund shall be given.
    • WF reserves the right to refuse participation and to cancel the stay to any participant whose conduct or manner is likely to cause offense, upset, or put other participants in danger. Any expenses that may occur due to early departure will be covered by the participant and not WF.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Keflavik International Airport

    Pick-up Procedures: Participants need to arrive on the first day of the camp to Keflavik International Airport. Please share their travel details with us (Airline, Flight No., Arrival time, and departure information) WF Staff will pick them up according to their arrival. WF will make groups with similar up to 2 hours of arrival time. WF staff will be holding a sign with our logo in the arrivals lounge.


    Drop-Off Procedures: WF will take the participants on the last day of the camp back to Keflavik International Airport. WF will make Drop off groups with similar departure times of up to 2 hours. The drop will be at the departure lounge.


    Accomodatie

    Participants will be staying in two different locations, they will share the rooms gender-based with shared bathrooms


    Accommodation in Krysuvík: WF House

    Volunteers will be staying in the house of Worldwide Friends. The house is approximately 500 m² and has 10 rooms for 3 to 4 people each. A fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, and common areas. House capacity 20.


    Accommodation in the West: Brú Sustainable Center

    The house is approximately 600 m² and has 12 double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, several bathrooms, common areas, workshop rooms, and galleries. House capacity 24. 



    Eten & Drank

    Food is included for the duration of the work camp; however, everyone is expected to do their fair share of the cooking and cleaning. Since it is always nice to try new and different dishes, volunteers are encouraged to bring along their favorite recipes from home! We encourage our volunteers to try vegan and vegetarian meals during their stay with us.

    We provide a well-balanced and healthy variety of food products that includes a wide variety of whole grains, seasonal fruits & vegetables, pantry staples, dairy products, vegetarian/vegan options. We try to reduce our carbon footprint on the planet by cutting down our meat intake and we usually encourage volunteers to try more sustainable dishes.


    However, we will provide the ingredients for you to bake delicious snacks! As we bake our own bread feel free to bring any golden crust recipes from home!


    Please let us know if you have any food allergies or special dietary needs in advance.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar IJsland. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor IJsland biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in IJsland dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor IJsland. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    The first day of the camp is Arrival Day and the last day of the camp is Departure Day.


    Arrival Date

    Pick-up Procedures: Participants need to arrive on the arrival day of the camp to Keflavik International Airport. Please share their travel details with us (Airline, Flight No., Arrival time, and departure information) WF Staff will pick them up according to their arrival. WF will make groups with similar up to 2 hours of arrival time. WF staff will be holding a sign with our logo in the arrivals lounge.


    Departure Date

    Drop-Off Procedures: WF will take the participants on the last day of the camp back to Keflavik International Airport. WF will make Drop off groups with similar departure times of up to 2 hours. The drop will be at the departure lounge.

    Note: the night of the last date of the camp is NOT  included.


    Start dates:

    • 10-06-2025 to 21-06-2025
    • 08-07-2025 to 19-07-2025
    • 14-08-2025 to 25-08-2025


    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    1 week 5 dagen 2.250€
    Gemiddelde kosten 1.313€/week

    Programmakosten

    1.313€ per week 1 - 1 weken Leeftijd 14 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    1 - 1 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Worldwide Friends gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Worldwide Friends

    Zeer goed 4.3 rating (65 beoordelingen)

    NGO - opgericht in 2001

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

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    Victoria

    Gesproken talen: Spaans, Engels

    Over de organisatie

    We are an environmental organization that focuses on 2 weeks workcamps or medium to long volunteering programs. Our main topics are climate change and sustainability.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    - Who are we?

    Worldwide Friends (WF) was founded in 2001 as a non-governmental, nonprofit organization. Our aim is to promote nature and peace-oriented activities among people interested in spending time in Iceland as volunteers. 
    The staff of WF consists of 5 members: 
    • Our director and founder - Toti Ivarsson.
    • 4 project managers: Valentina, Steini, Bjarki, and Sebastian.
    Alongside the staff members, we have long-term volunteers that are crucial for our programs.
    - What we do:
    The main activities offered by WF Iceland are workcamps, exchange programs, and educational seminars. Our activities are suitable for anyone interested in discovering an exotic and safe destination. WF also sends Icelanders abroad who wish to have similar volunteering experiences elsewhere in the world. Our programs are a mixture of volunteering, excursions, cultural exchanges,  environmental work, and environmental education.
    - Where we work:
    Worldwide Friends is located in one of the safest countries in the world, the land of Ice and Fire, Iceland. We work all over the country but mostly in the east and west of Iceland where we have our two main centers. We try to have a balance between outdoor work and indoor work but most of the time it depends on the weather.
    - Our mission/vision:
    • Promoting peace and friendship
    • Promoting intercultural education and awareness
    • Preserving Icelandic nature and raising awareness about environmental issues
    • Promoting voluntary work and a culture of volunteering
    - Our goal:
    To be able one day to live in a sustainable society that respects and protects the environment.
    - Who are we looking for?
    The biggest requirement that we have is that our volunteers must be interested in the environment. If you like to work outdoors, explore exotic locations, discover unspoiled nature, have a cultural exchange with volunteers from different countries, and improve your environmental knowledge then we are looking for you!
    - Why choose us?
    When you choose us, you are making the decision to volunteer with one of the biggest and more experienced organizations in Iceland. We have hosted thousands of volunteers in all these years, which grants us the opportunity to offer you the best experience possible. 

    65 beoordelingen · rating4.3

    Iñigo Garcia rating5

    2024 at Protecting the Arctic

    I think it has been a totally rewarding experience, because of the special relationship the Icelandic locals have with nature. I highly recommend it to everyone as it opens your eyes and makes you aware of how important it is to take care of our ...
    My stay in Iceland changed my attitude toward nature. I learned about the beauty and power of nature and felt a strong desire to protect it. I also had a great time with everyone and it was a memory I will never forget. The Northern Lights that I saw in Iceland left a strong impression on me. I am ...
    I really enjoyed my experience in Iceland and even more with this project. I was in Brú for 2 weeks and only wish my journey was longer because time flies so much ! I thank every person for making my trip so special and unforgettable. This project allows me to open my eyes even more on the climate ...
    Lorena del Rocio Alvarez Bernal rating5

    2024 at One earth, our home - Let's prevent global warming

    Was grateful experience due to take care world, learn about new cultures and spend time with new friends, i really enjoy it due tu was learning trip for me for personal reason and at the same time i help a lit to world ...
    KEIGO MATSUMOTO rating5

    2024 at Ecovillage - One with Nature

    This was the first time I join the volunteer group for me, as this was also the first time I join the group with speaking English. So, I had some concern like my English skills or cultural differences. Members except for me were all European and I was only Asian. However, all members were kind and I ...
    Léo Dura rating5

    2024 at Health and Environment Supporter

    1 mois en Islande, au camp HVERGERDI Ce mois en Islande à été une source inépuisable d'échange et de partage entre les différents bénévoles ! ♥️ Le Camp été super, j'y avais pas chambre et ma nourriture, que demande le peuple ! 😂 Le Camp ce situe dans un centre médical ce qui ...

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