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 IJGD 4305 Baiersbronn (BW) 19/06 – 10/07 ENVI 15V “Baiersbronn—there doesn’t get any more Black Forest than this!” The town of Baiersbronn lies in the middle of the character rich landscape of the northern Black Forest. The forest service of Klosterreichenbach cares for the large forested area around Baiersbronn and has many activities for you to work on. Your main duty will be to help monitor a type of beetle (the so-called Borkenkaefer). You will work on other forest protection projects and on a forest hut. The staff of the forest service will teach you about the forest ecosystem. An excellent hiking trail system allows you to experience the natural area around the camp. 
Accommodation: at the beginning of the camp you’ll stay in a large tent, following however you will stay in the forest hut that the group works to build together, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Baden-Wuerttemberg; 70km south of Karlsruhe 
Terminal: Baiersbronn-Schoenmuenzach, Airport: Frankfurt
    
IJGD 4423 Osterwieck (ST) 18/06 – 08/07 KIDS 15V In Osterwieck, a small town of half-timbered houses in the Harz mountains foreland you will have the opportunity to work with children and young people. Your work includes playing games, drawing, sketching and other forms of creative work as well as dance and music. You will show German children what your home countries’ culture is like, thereby paying special attention to the needs of different age groups. Work will be carried out in municipal institutions such as a kinder garden and a day nursery for children aged 1-10. If you want to work with young people who attend High School (“Gymnasium”) you will have to prepare for a multi-cultural theatre-, dance or music project. You will rehearse your show with the young people during the optional afternoon classes and will stage it at the end of the camp. Bring your own ideas for the projects, including material and precise ideas. The project is organized by the Catholic church, your accommodation will be in the local parish hall. 
Accommodation: parish house 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt. Osterwieck is situated in the northern Harz mountains foreland, 20 km north of Wernigerode and 20 km north-east of Goslar. 
Terminal: Halberstadt or Vienenburg, Airport: Berlin or Hannover
    
IJGD 4365 Hiddenhausen (NW) 19/06 – 10/07 ART 16VSport, games, art, and music are the focus of this camp. The organization for evangelical youth has organized a large and colourful summer festival for youth and residents of the town of Schweicheln for many years. Your support will be necessary to make this festival happen. You will help prepare the festival publicity, creative decorations and signs and build the stands and booths. Your creativity and initiative will be utilized. You will prepare a game or craft program for the children and youth. You can also share your musical talents if you wish. You will also be able to share your sports interests of soccer, volleyball, canoeing, and rock climbing. This summer festival takes place on the first weekend of July. There are also many great excursion possibilities to the university cities of Bielefeld and Osnabrueck, to Porta Westfalica and to the Teutoburger Forest. 
Accommodation: in an apartment on the land of the evangelical youth organization, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Rhein-Westphalia; 6km from Herford, 20km north of Bielefeld, 30km southeast of Osnabrueck 
Terminal: Hiddenhausen-Schweicheln, Airport: Hannover
Note: Knowledge of German would be beneficial!
    
IJGD 4100 Berlin-Lichtenberg (BLN) 26/06 – 17/07 ELDE 12VYou will help to take care of the residents of the „Abendsonne“ old people’s home. You will support the Abendsonne staff at the distribution of meals and help the old people with eating. You will also read to the residents, take walks with them (either by foot or with people in wheelchairs). Moreover, you will organize activities like games, physical exercise, visits at other places, etc. Your help is furthermore needed with the care of bedridden people: they will be happy if you make music with them (instruments, singing), talk to them and play games. You are invited to organize a leisure programme with an international flair for the residents. 
ACCOMMODATION: in a guest house of the “Abendsonne” old aged home. 
Cooking: done by the group 
Terminal: Berlin Airport: Berlin Note: a good command of German is absolutely necessary, minimum age: 18
    
IJGD 4352 Pruem (RP) 26/06 – 17/07 ENVI 15VPruem is a small town in the hilly Eifel area on the Belgian and Luxemburg border. The group will work on a variety of natural, geographical, and cultural protection projects, including caring for humid biotopes, young vegetation, and walking paths. In addition you will work on care and renovation of the “Eifelhaus” and its surrounding area. Bicycles will be provided for your use during the camp. 
Accommodation: in the “Eifelhaus” in the village of Hermespand, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz; 100km south of Cologne and 60km north of Trier 
Terminal: Gerolstein, Cologne-Bonn/Frankfurt/M.
    
IJGD 4111 Borna – Birkenhain (BLN) 03/07 – 25/07 ENVI 12V The Association for Nature Development in Borna Birkenhain is situated on the base of a wooded hill amidst beautiful hiking trails and near an idyllic lake. The tasks of the association include public relations work, landscape protection and the protection of species in the south Leipzig region. You will help with the care of meadows (mowing), of biotopes and do landscape conservation work on the grounds of the “Ecological Station”. Bikes will be provided and can be used for trips. Life will be very simple and the work will be hard, but the mining landscape south of Leipzig is beautiful and you are well connected to Leipzig by public transport. 
Accommodation: in tents, there is a contractor’s shed with cooking facilities, an open fireplace and a large clay oven. Sanitary facilities (showers) are found at the “Ecological Station” in 200 m distance. 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: Federal State of Saxony, 5 km north-east of Borna, 30 km south of Leipzig, 
Terminal: Borna, Airport: Halle-Leipzig
Note: the minimum age for this camp is 18.
    
IJGD 4228 Bremen I (HB) 03/07 – 25/07 FEST 15VIJGD 4229 Bremen II (HB) 03/07 – 25/07 FEST 15VFrom July 8-18 2004 about 350 choirs from many countries around the world will come to Bremen to participate in the largest choir concert in the world. About 15,000 singers have practiced for months for this concert and want to make it the best presentation possible. Your job in Bremen is to make sure that the event runs smoothly. You will care for the choirs: after an orientation at the site you will split into two groups or individuals to care for the groups. You will support you choir, e.g. making sure they are on the concert stage on time or find the way to their meals. You should feel comfortable working with people and be able to take charge in a group. The work times will be concentrated during the days of the choir Olympics, but after the choir Olympics the workcamp group will have about a week to do something together. 
Accommodation: in tents on the lands of a convention center where the choirs will be staying, 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; Bremen is centrally located within North Saxony, 100km from Hamburg, 100km from Hannover 
Terminal: Bremen Airport: Bremen/Hamburg
Note: Either German or English language ability is necessary to participate in this camp. Minimum age: 18 years. 
    
IJGD 4310 Freyung (BY) 03/07 – 24/07 ART 12VDo you feel like you don’t have any time occasionally? Here is the solution: take part in the summer theatre academy “Zeitschneise” (clearing time) in the three country area of Germany-Austria-Czech Republic. An Austrian forest, theater teacher, and a stage director from a theatre in Prague will take you to a place between times. You will learn different non-verbal expressions to put together a theater piece. Previous experience with art and/or theater is important. Here in the middle of the large forest area in Europe, the Bavarian Forest, you will develop a stage program to perform three times in the region. 
Accommodation: in a large arts center “WILDLAND” near the Austrian border, 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: Bavaria; on the Austrian border, 170km from Munich and 130km from Salzburg, Austria 
Terminal: Passau, Airport: Munich,
Note: minimum age for this camp is 18 years 
    
IJGD 4119 Hobrechtsfelde (BR) 03/07 – 25/07 ENVI 10VThe nature park “Barnim” lies northeast of Berlin and exhibits its rich changing landscape in a variety of ways. In the middle of the park lies the historical preservation landmark “Gussiedlung Hobrechtsfelde” (good settlement Hobrechts’ fields). It is leftover from the former Riesel field landscape and will be used as a relaxation area near Berlin. This ongoing project hopes to raise the value of land in Hobrechtsfelde through organized work efforts. You will help build benches on bike and hiking trails, clear old weeks, or place signs along pathways. You will have the opportunity to go hiking or biking (bikes will be provided) in your free-time. 
Accommodation: yet to be decided, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Brandenburg; 10km north of Berlin 
Terminal: Zepernick, Airport: Berlin
    
IJGD 4221 Meldorf (SH) 03/07 – 25/07 ENVI 15VA little ways outside of Meldorf, sitting along behind the dike, lies an information center called “Wattwurm” for Schleswig-Holstein’s national park Wattenmeer (mud flats). The group will build a “barrier free” (handicap-accessible) nature experience area on the piece of land. The main project will be to build a wood plank walkway that will be about 400 meters long. You will build the wheelchair walkway, which will be built over graves, through a forest of reeds, willows, and shrubs. The workgroup will be led by a carpenter. Those members of the group who have artistic talents will have the opportunity to work on wood carving and the formation of the nature experience station. This is a great camp for people who like to swim in the sea and watch sunsets. 
Accommodation: furnished building of the Meldorf sailing club. 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Schleswig-Holstein; 100km north of Hamburg, 20km from Heide, 8km of Meldorf 
Terminal: Meldorf Airport: Hamburg
    
IJGD 4207 St. Andreasberg (NS) 03/07 – 25/07 RENO 15VIn the Harz mountain area lies a network of small lakes and moats or water trenches that were previously used to run energy to the mountains. The workcamp will work on the restoration of a monument, clear around a supporting wall, redo a fence by replacing broken pieces, and carpenter work on a bridge. The group will also work to protect the natural vegetation by the lakes. This work is strenuous, so it would be good if you are in good shape. The group will have an automobile for making excursions. 
Accommodation: in a ski hut next to one of the lakes. Showers will be at the hot baths in St. Andreasberg. 
Location: North Saxony; 70km from Hildesheim and 30km from Goettingen 
Terminal: Goslar
    
IJGD 4113 Westhavelland (BR) 03/07 – 25/07 ENVI 14VLarge lakes, wide lowlands, wooded hills and small villages with half-timbered and brick buildings are characteristic of the Naturpark Westhavelland region. Many endangered plant and animal species find room to live in this thinly populated area. The region has international importance for waterfowl and the birds of the tideland. You will work in two groups: in the nature protection area doing trailwork, and in the Großderschau parish house. Your work will be mainly simple craftsman’s work, e. g. working with spade and shovel, sawing, nailing and screwing. Immediately next to your accommodation there is a lake fit for swimming. In your leisure time you can explore the nature protection area and get to know the flora and fauna. Accommodation: in a school in the village of Hohennauen 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Federal State of Brandenburg, Hohennauen is situated in the Havelland region, 70 km west of Berlin, 
Terminal: Rathenow Airport: Berlin
    
IJGD 4242 Kiel (SH) 03/07 – 01/08 KIDS 15VImmediately on the banks of the Kieler Förde (the Kiel fjord) you can find the Falckenstein Youth Camp, which served as an accommodation for the 1972 Olympic Games participants. On the vast grounds near the water annual play schemes for 1500 children take place. You will assist with the care of the children. Each week will be dedicated to a certain motto, e. g. Indian Life. Together with the kids you will play, do handicrafts, masquerade etc. The play scheme will run for four weeks. During the first three weeks you will do the full-time on-the-spot-support. The fourth week will be your leisure time, you can plan activities with your group. Accommodation: in one of the houses of the former Olympic village 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel is the capital of this federal state. 100 km to Hamburg, 80 to Flensburg Terminal: Kiel, Airport: Hamburg
Note: The minimum age for this camp is 18. Knowledge of German or English is advantageous.
    
IJGD 4314 Frittlingen (BW) 10/07 – 31/07 ENV 16VFrittlingen, a small village with 2,200 residents, lies in the foothills of the Swabian Alps in a rich geographic region. The group will work together with the water directorate to preserve the streams and forest. The work will include water purification, pruning shrubs and trees, and protecting young trees. In your free-time you can make excursions to Stuttgart and the Bodensee (Lake Constance) or hiking in the Swabian Alps. You will also have many great opportunities to meet the youth of the area. 
Accommodation: Fire station 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Baden Wuertemberg; 100km south of Stuttgart, 50km north of the Bodensee, 15km from Rottweil 
Terminal: Rottweil Airport: Munich 
    
IJGD 4422 Halle (ST) 10/07 – 31/07 CONS/KIDS/ENVI 14V The focus of this camp is caring for children and youth. There are large garden plots to start that the children use in their free-time. You will work with the staff of the AWO Erziehungshilfe Halle gGmbH to plant the garden, design a play surface for games, work on a pond, make chairs or benches out of natural materials and building a terrace for sun protection. If it is raining you will work on renovating the kindergarten. The youth will participate in the projects, as well as in free-time activities planned for everyone.. There are cultural activities in the city of Halle and other possibilities in the area. 
Accommodation: four rooms to live and sleep with a kitchen and shower at the kindergarten, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt; on the Saale, 30km northwest of Leipzig 
Terminal: Halle/Saale, Airport: Leipzig
    
IJGD 4324 Kaufering (BY) 10/07 – 31/07 ENVI 12V The town of Kaufering has many interesting tasks in store for you this year. For the most part, you will clear hiking paths from overgrown brush, put up new game fences and pull down the old ones and you will also repair some of the old fences. Moreover, you will take care of young trees and work with wood. There is also a youth centre which needs some maintenance. Kaufering is a scenic village in upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) offering various possibilities for trips, e. g. to Munich and Augsburg. 
Accommodation: in the adjoining rooms of a gymnasium, 
Cooking: done by the group deral State of Bavaria, 3 km north of Landsberg am Lech, 50 km from Munich, 
Terminal: Kaufering, Airport: Munich.
    
IJGD 4411 Trautenstein (ST) 10/07 – 31/07 ENVI 12VWorking together with the forest service of Trautenstein (www.forstamt-trautenstein.de) you will improve the forest trails of the middle mountain landscape of the Harz Mountains. Your work will include clearing waterways and trails, maintenance of a nature path, and painting. You will also trim branches high in the trees, help with the care of a biotope. You will have the opportunity to participate in many sports, hiking trips, and other trips in the Harz mountains. 
Accommodation: in the middle of the forest in an idyllic hut, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt; 20km south of Wernigerode, 25km north of Nordhausen 
Terminal: Wernigerode, Airport: Hannover
    
IJGD 4308 Weilheim (BY) 10/07 – 31/07 ENVI 16V Weilheim in Oberbayern lies in the geographically beautiful “Five Lakes Region.” The group will ecological protection and care work together with the farmers of the city of Weilheim. In order to vary the work you are will also work on the banks of the lake (where you can swim during your free-time) and repair park benches. In addition, there is renovation of a forest where you will care for the Weilheimer moss. There are many excursion possibilities from this area, e.g. swimming, the Ammerschlucht (gorge), moors and straw fields, convents and churches, plus travel to Munich or Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train. 
Accommodation: Two youth sleeping rooms in the nature friends’ house on the lake edge of the town of Weilheim 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Bavaria; Muenchen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are about 50km away. 
Terminal: Weilheim i.OB. Airport: München    
IJGD 4403 Zella – Mehlis (TH) 10/07 – 31/07 ENVI 15V The 1000 year-old village of Zella-Mehlis lies in the southern part of the Thuringen forest—an active cultural landscape with sports, cultural and business opportunities. There is also a monument protection on the grounds a former tool factory. Today Cosmocolor has their headquarters in the factory buildings, with a classical villa and a big park with grottos and tombs. The workcamp group will take care of the monuments in the park, as well as other activities for the public. You will help with these projects, as well as working on a pathway, clearing dead wood, and other shrubs. Thos who have lust to work in the freedom of nature and do strenuous work will have the opportunity to experience an interesting piece of culture and landscape. 
Accommodation: in an empty building of the caretaker that is prepared for you, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Thueringen; 20km east of Schmalkalden and 35km south of Gotha 
Terminal: Zella-Mehlis Airport: Leipzig
    
IJGD 4218 Algermissen (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 CONS 13VA youth meeting that’s differen 
Terminal: the group will work with the organization for youth care on the land of the free-time park of Algermissen to build a “mobile youth meeting place” for the youth of Algermissen. Your creativity and imagination have no boundaries: your will plan, build, paint, and furnish the wagon. Bring your ideas, suggestions, and tips to the camp. You will also be able to meet with the youth who will use the meeting place. You should also bring your ideas for the youth meeting place’s website. The group will have a big end of camp party to present the “mobile youth meeting place.” Algermissen is located close to the city of Hildesheim. 
Accommodation: either in tents on the land of the free-time park or in a local school building, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; between Hildesheim (12km) and Hannover (30km) 
Terminal: Algermissen, Airport:Hannover
    
IJGD 4107 Berlin-Hermsdorf (Berlin) 10/07 – 01/08 REN 15VThe Nature Friends e.V. is an international environmental, cultural, free-time, and tourist organization. In the leisure area of Hermsdorf, in the geographically protected area north of Berlin, is a supportive organization for renovation work. The organization performs garden work, builds playtoys, pathways, and some painting work. 
Accommodation: large tents, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Terminal: Berlin, Airport: Berlin
    
IJGD 4208 Bienenbuettel (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 CONS 15VIn Bienenbuettel, which lies in the excursion region of Lueneburger Heide, there is a community playground to renovate. Your group will paint, do small repairs, and make the area more beautiful with new plants. Please bring your creativity. There is the possibility that you will be able to actively participate in designing structures for the playground. 
Accommodation: The group will sleep in the upstairs of the youth center. 
Cooking: done by the group The youth from the area come to the center to learn and use the free-time activities. The city of Bienenbuettel is celebrating its 1000 year anniversary in 2004, providing many events. The cities of Lueneburg, Uelzen and Hamburg and the “Heidepark” in Soltau are all easily reached by train. The train station is only 500 meters by walking path from the youth center. 
Location: North Saxony; Lueneburg 20km, Hamburg 80km, Hannover 120km 
Terminal: Bienenbuettel Airport: Hamburg/Hannover
    
IJGD 4240 Hansestadt Wismar (MV) 10/07 – 01/08 KIDS 15VThe city of Wismar, a beautiful old city on the Baltic sea, organizes a summer party for the childrens’ summer vacation. The group’s project is to work with the people of the city of Wismar to organize and complete a children’s play project with the theme “Play in the Water”. During the first week of the workcamp you will have time to plan and in the following weeks you will play with children from Wismar. 
Accommodation: You will stay in the youth center in the city section of Wendorf, which is close to the Baltic sea (www.schwalbennest-wismar.de). 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Wismar is 30km north of Schwerin and lies between Luebeck and Rostock. It is directly on the sea with wonderful landscape. There are many free-time and excursion options, for example to the cities of Lubeck and Rostock and the Island Poel. 
Terminal: Wismar, Airport: Hamburg/Berlin
Note: The minimum age for this camp is 18. 
    
IJGD 4231 Hemdingen (SH) 10/07 – 01/08 ENV 12V North of Hamburg lie the scenic “Himmelmoor” fens. Through your work you will contribute to the preservation of this landscape. You will build dams, close drainage ditches, remove non-native trees (esp. birches, which dehydrate the moor). Thus the landscape will be restored to its natural state and will become a biotope for endemic animal and plant species. Additionally, you will do some light forestry work. The work is strenuous, but you will have a lot of fresh air! Hemdingen has about 1500 residents and is in a geographically beautiful location. 
Accommodation: in a school and a municipal centre 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Hemdingen is situated in the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein, 30 km north of Hamburg 
Terminal: Quickborn Airport: Hamburg
    
IJGD 4210 Irenensee (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 ENVI 15VA family vacation center is located between two geographically protected areas in the relaxation park Irenen Lake. You will work on a forest learning path and a sensory path in the neighboring forest area. This will include working with soil and wood. The most physically strenuous work will be done by machines. There is a small island on the lake. You will be able to swim, play beach volleyball, and use the Bistro at the campground on the island. Bicycles will be provided for trips in the area. You can travel by train to the bird park Walsrode, the Heidepark Soltau or the cities of Hamburg, Bremen and Hannover. 
Accommodation: in tents at the campground on the island, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; 18km from Celle, 20km from Hannover, 35km from Braunschweig 
Terminal: Burgdorf Airport: Hannover 
Note: The island where you will be staying is only accessible by rowboat, therefore you must be able to swim. Minimum age: 18 years old 
    
IJGD 4224 Luebeck II (SH) 10/07 – 01/08 RENO 15VIn the middle of the nature protection area of Wakenitz, the “Amazon of the North” lies the “small lake.” The group will work to separate the sand and grass. On about 50 meters of bank the group must replace old tree trunks with young trees. In addition to these main duties there will be many other small renovation projects to work on. You will also help children with their free-time activity program. The old marine city of Luebeck and the nearby Baltic Sea offer many free-time activities. 
Accommodation: a furnished youth building, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Schleswig-Holstein; 60km from Hamburg, 20km to the Baltic Sea 
Terminal: Luebeck, Airport: Hamburg 
    
IJGD 4117 Potsdam – Sanssouci (BR) 10/07 – 01/08 ENVI 10V The Prussian Palaces and Gardens Fund (Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten) takes care of the numerous historical parks and palaces in the Berlin/Brandenburg region. The centre of a this man-made landscape which has been developing over the centuries is Potsdam with its various historical parks, including Sanssouci Palace and Gardens. You will be working in these gardens and will have the opportunity to get an insight into the care and conservation of a historical park landscape. In Charlottenhof Park, designed 1838 by P. J. Lenné, you will take care of flowerbeds, paths and lawns and thereby help to conserve the garden. Since you will be working at different work sites, you will learn a lot about the various gardens and parks. Accommodation: in a parish house (Evangelische Stern-Kirchengemeinde), 
Location: Potsdam lies in the Federal State of Brandenburg on the south-western border of Berlin, 
Terminal: Potsdam. Airport: Berlin.
    
IJGD 4412 Naumburg (ST) 10/07 – 01/08 RENO/ART 15V The city of Naumburg and the education organization “Arbeit und Leben e.V.” (work and life) create a center for historical trade and building materials for the residents of the city on the historically preserved property of the former slaughterhouse. You will work for two weeks helping with the historical building on the Hallentract and cleaning old building materials. During the third week you will take part in different workshops with the youth of Naumburg. You can be creative during the workshops and present the products you make at the closing festival for the camp. Artistic leaders will teach you about floor mosaics, textiles, and drums. You will also have the opportunity to use different mediums to document the camp, including making an Internet site. You will also have time to experience the wonderful landscape of the northernmost wine country in German and the historical city of Naumburg. 
Accommodation: in tents on the project site, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt; 45km southwest of Leipzig and 40km south of Halle 
Terminal: Naumburg Airport:: Leipzig
    
IJGD 4213 Rodewald (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 RENO 13VIn the town of Rodewald a former doctor’s house is being renovated into a youth and cultural centre. Although it is still not complete, it has developed into a beloved meeting place for youth. In the house and the attached park there are many projects to work on: building a wood floor, new sanitary facilities, and installing electricity in the garden. You will be led by appropriate trades-people. The house is surrounded by a beautiful park which is being used – even during renovation time – for arts projects and events. 
Accommodation: in an attached house, cooking facilities will be provided. 
Cooking: done by the group itself. You will have bikes which will help you to do the shopping and explore the surroundings. The new swimming area and sports facilities are nearby and can be used daily. 
Location: Lower Saxony, Rodewald (www.rodewald-online.de) is situated 20 km from Nienburg and 50 km from EXPO-city Hannover and Bremen and 120km south of Hamburg. 
Terminal: Schwarmstedt, Airport: Hannover or Bremen, 
Cooking: done by the group itself.
    
IJGD 4239 Scheessel (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 ENV 18VThe nature preservation area of “Vareler Heide” is waiting for you. Hard-working hearty hands are important, so that blackberry bushes and birth trees do not overtake the land and the hills of juniper and moors maintain their character. In order to vary the work and keep it interesting, the group will be preparing an area for a “apothecary’s garden.” For your free-time the group will participate in a dance party night with the local people, a canoe trip on the “Wuemme” and a museum trip. 
Accommodation: rooms in a sport center 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Niedersachsen; 60km from Bremen, 80km from Hamburg 
Terminal: Scheessel Airport: Hamburg/Bremen 
    
IJGD 4225 Wittmund (NS) 10/07 – 01/08 ENVI 15VNear the town of Wittmund, in the middle of the forest, lies the “nature protection area Hohehan.” There is a lot of work to do after a fire destroyed much of the surrounding area. In a humid biotope you will build small bridges and a dam, improve the roof of a hut, and plant young saplings throughout the forest. 
Accommodation: in group tents on the land. Sanitary facilities and a shower are in the main building, 
Cooking: done by the group. 
Location: North Saxony; East Frisien Islands; 15km from Jever, 25km from Wilhelmshaven 
Terminal: Wittmund, Hamburg/Bremen
    
IJGD 4370 Dortmund (NW) 17/07 – 07f/08 KIDS 12VThe Erlebniswelt Fredenbaum, an organization within the youth office for the city of Dortmund, is organizing a vacation program for children and youth from 4-16 years old. The center of the Erlebniswelt Fredenbaum is the largest Indian tent in the world, “Big Tipi” which was the former children’s and youth platform at EXPO 2000 in Hannover. The children will spend their free-time in the Big Tipi and on the 22000 qm of land surrounding it. After the first few days of introduction the group will work with different parts of the project: planning games, climbing and other sport and hand-work activities. 
Accommodation: The group will sleep in tents in a Tipi-village on the land. 
Cooking: partly done by the group This workcamp is organized in partnership with the pedagogic organization Erleben Lernen Erfahren (www.e-l-e.de). 
Location: Nordrhein-Westphalen; 20 km northeast of Bochum, 90km northeast of Cologne. Dortmund is a green city in the German region called the Ruhrgebiet (Ruhr area). 
Terminal: Dortmund Airport: DüsseldorfNote: a good command of German is absolutely necessary, minimum age: 18 years 
    
IJGD 4372 Frankenthal (RP) 17/07 – 07/08 CONS 14VIn Frankenthal, situated between the Pfaelzer Forest and the Rhine river, there are many playgrounds to renovate for the children in those areas. There is much work waiting for you: you will paint play toys and a wall, beautify plants and shrubs, and clear pathways. In addition we must switch and clean small play toys. The group will also reorganize a small play area in the densely populated area of Frankenthal. You will use a lot of fantasy, creativity and fun on this project. You will also have the opportunity to do physically challenging work. 
Accommodation: The group will sleep in a centrally located youth house. 
Cooking: done by the group Frankenthal is not far by train from the cities of Heidelberg, Ludwigshafen, Mannheim, and Worms. Frankenthal also has a great outdoor swimming pool, movie theater, and disco. 
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz 10km north of Ludwigshafen, 15km west of Mannheim, 30km northwest of Heidelberg 
Terminal: Frankenthal Airport: Frankfurt am Main
    
IJGD 4354 Iserlohn (NW) 17/07 – 07/08 ENVI 15VIserlohn is a city in a well-wooded region called Märkischer Kreis. In cooperation with the MK educational forest centre and the local Forestry Office you will carry out various landscape conservation and nature protection tasks. Your work will include the care of the edge of a forest, ants protection measures, restoration of a pond to its natural state, building of fences, trail maintenance, care of water and grassland. If you’re interested in the ecological interconnections of the forest you will learn a lot in this camp. The scouts’ home where you will be accommodated has a barbecue area, a beach volleyball field and is well connected to the city centre by means of public transport. Iserlohn offers many leisure activities such as museums, a swimming pool, pubs, restaurants and beer gardens. Accommodation: in a scouts’ home, 4 km from Iserlohn, 
Cooking: done by the group itself, 
Location: Federal State of North-Rhine Westphalia; Iserlohn (100,000 inhabitants) is situated 30 km south-east of Dortmund, 60 km from Düsseldorf, 80 from Cologne, Terminal: Iserlohn, Airport: Düsseldorf    
IJGD 4359 Kandel (RP) 17/07 – 07/08 ENVI 15VYou will work with the staff of the forest office Bienwald to complete a variety of environmental protection, landscape care, and forest work, including clearing brush on hiking trials, painting benches, caring for saplings and young growth, building fences, trimming trees in a bird protection area, and helping plant a garden at the forest service office. There is an open-air swimming pool and many lakes for swimming in the area. It is also great for bicycle touring and for trips to Karlsruhe, Heidelberg or Strassburg. 
Accommodation: a school in Kandel, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz; in the Rheinebene, 20km west of Karlsruhe, 50km from Heidelberg, and 50km from Strassburg 
Terminal: Woerth, Airport: Munich
    
IJGD 4366 Weiskirchen (SL) 17/07 – 07/08 ENV 16VIn one of the most beautiful regions of the northern Saarland and in the middle of the nature park of Saar-Hunsrueck lies the spa and tourist destination of Weiskirchen. Here you will find the Black Forest high forests, that 70 hectare wilderness preserve with nature recovery park. You will work with the forest service on projects for the park, including a playground, a new area of the preserve, building experience paths, repairing fences, putting sitting and rest places in place, and building new paths. In addition, you will work on different nature protection projects with young growth and plants. You will be able to use the sport hall for free-time activities, plus make excursions to nearby France and Luxembourg or the towns of Trier, Saarbruecken, and Metz. 
Accommodation: sport hall 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Saarland; 35km southeast of Trier, 50km north of Saarbruecken 
Terminal: Merzig Airport: Frankfurt am Main
    
IJGD 4353 Wuerselen (NW) 17/07 – 07/08 KIDS 16VWürselen is situated next to the university town of Aachen and close to the Belgian and Dutch borders. The youth office is organizing a vacation program for about 100 children ages 6-12. You will prepare and complete an extensive play program for the children, for which you should bring ideas from your home countries! The group will use the first week for preparation and will spend the second and third weeks with the children. Finally, there will be a big good-bye party. There are good public transport connections to Aachen and good possibilities for day trips, e.g. to Cologne, Belgium and the Netherlands. Accommodation: in a youth house in a different part of Würselen Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Würselen is situated in the Federal State of North-Rhine Westphalia, 5 km north-east of Aachen, 100 km to Cologne, 50 to Lüttich/Liège, 35 to Maastricht, Terminal: Aachen, Airport: Cologne (Köln/Bonn) or DüsseldorfNote: minimum age for participants is 18 years! An interest in education and a good command of German are prerequisites for every participant.
    
IJGD 4220 Barendorf (NS) 17/07 – 08/08 RENO 12VThe Barendorf Educational Centre (www.heimvolkshochschule-barendorf.de) carries out educational projects for young people and adults in the building of a former estate house. You will carry out various restoration tasks in the estate house and on the grounds. You will build a fence, renovate a terrace, and paint a room. Together you will have the opportunity to do a creative task of designing and painting a large mural. 
Accommodation: in the educational centre, 
Cooking: complete outsidecatering 
Location: Federal State of Lower Saxony, 50 km to Hamburg, 7 to Lüneburg, Terminal: Lüneburg, Airport: Hamburg    
IJGD 4236 Cluvenhagen (NS) 17/07 – 08/08 CONS 15VThe Waldheim Foundation is a home for 290 handicapped people of all ages and handicaps. On the beautifully situated grounds of the home you will build benches and resting areas using your creative and artistic ideas. You will have contact with the residents and therefore should be comfortable meeting with handicapped people. If you like, you are welcome to bring your artistic or creative ideas to the building or social work with the residents 
Accommodation: in a school building on the grounds of the home, 
Cooking: done by the group. 
Location: Federal State of Lower Saxony, Cluvenhagen is situated between Bremen (30 km) and Hannover (100 km), 
Terminal: Langwedel, Airport: Bremen or Hamburg or Hannover,
    
IJGD 4214 Hann, Muenden (NS) 17/07 – 08/08 ENVI 15VThe Middle Age city of Hann.Muenden is surrounded by forest—here the rivers Fulda and Werra run together and build the Weser. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of environmental protection and care projects, such as care of young trees and streams. There are “background” themes of forest and environmental protection and you can participate in activities with the youth at the center where you will be staying. You should have fun living among nature—don’t forget your hiking boots. There is a pond right out the front door, so you will also have the opportunity to swim during your free-time. You can also take trips to Kassel (20km) and Goettingen (30km). 
Accommodation: the youth forest home Steinberg is a cozy house 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; Hann.Muenden is 7km from the youth forest home 
Terminal: Hann.Muenden Airport: Hannover
    
IJGD 4373 Obrigheim (BW) 17/07 – 08/08 KIDS 17VThe Inselmühle Association (www.inselmuehle.de) owns the premises of the former “Inselmühle”, including the buildings of the mill itself. This is going to be turned into an ecologically oriented meeting and education centre for children and young people. Part of the grounds will be turned into a nature adventure playground with many attractive play facilities, e. g. a foot-feel-path, a mud landscape, a hedge maze, an odor hill, tactile experience boxes, a magic mountain with wind chimes, wooden animals etc. The association is organizing a two-week vacation program for about 120 children ages 4-12. During the first week of the workcamp the group will prepare for the vacation program. During the last two weeks you will have fun doing crafts and playing games with the children. You will be responsible for the preparation and realisation of this play scheme which will end with a big goodbye party. Bring lots of play and handicraft ideas! Please also bring games that are common in your home countries. Obrigheim is situated in the river Rhine lowlands, directly on the German wine route. Trips to Worms, Heidelberg and Mannheim are possible leisure activities. Accommodation: a nearby sports centre 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Federal State of Rhenania-Palatinate, Obrigheim is situated 8 km west of Worms and 40 km to Heidelberg and Mannheim 
Terminal: Worms Airport: Frankfurt/M
Note: a good command of German is advisable.
    
IJGD 4118 Storkow (BR) 17/07 – 08/08 ARCH 12V “Storkow peace village” is an anti-racism youth project. Its goals are humaneness, solidarity and intercultural youth projects. This is the seventh international workcamp in the Storkow peace village and it will be carried out in cooperation with an old people’s home. You will take care of the outer grounds of the home, taking care of green spaces and patches of forest. Moreover, you will do light clearance jobs, taking care of flower beds, hedges and lawns. In the peace village some renovation work is planned, e. g. painting the outer walls and wooden panelling. During your leisure time you can use the cultural and sports facilities of the peace village, make bike-, boat- or hiking trips and go swimming in the nearby lakes/swimming pools. 
Accommodation: in peace village common building, 
Location: Storkow is situated in the Federal State of Brandenburg, 50 km south-east of Berlin, 
Terminal: Storkow Airport: Berlin.
    
IJGD 4367 Bad Oeynhausen (NW) 17/07 – 09/08 KIDS 15VThere will be a two-weeks holiday play scheme for 150 children aged 6-13, organized by the Youth Office of Bad Oeynhausen. The motto of the play scheme will be “The Pharaohs Empire”. In cooperation with local staff you will prepare this play scheme and take part in its realisation. With your help, the children will live like Egyptians and turn the playground into an Egyptian village. They will build mini pyramids, make Egyptian clothes and jewellery, Pharaohs crowns, build mini pyramids and make hieroglyphics, etc. The closing events will be a big Egyptian sun party. Moreover, the children will play, do handicrafts and make trips. Your creativity is highly welcome. During the first week the project will be prepared and it will take place during the second and third week. There are various possibilities for leisure time activities, bikes will be provided. 
Accommodation: in a centrally located youth centre 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: Federal State of North-Rhine Westphalia, Bad Oeynhausen is situated between Bielefeld (30 km) and Hannover (80 km), 
Terminal: Bad Oeynhausen, Airport: Hannover
Note: a good command of German and experience teaching or working with kids are absolutely necessary, minimum age: 18 years
    
IJGD 4103 Berlin-Reinickendorf I (BLN) 18/07 – 08/08 ARCH 15VOn the municipal Humboldstraße cemetary in the north of Berlin you will help with the restoration of the graves of war victims. This includes the removal of old grave borders and the cleaning of gravestones. Moreover, you will put in frames for new grave borders and sow grass. The war victims are German and non-German soldiers and civilians and the cemetery has been set up especially for them. Accommodation: in the “Pallast” youth centre in Berlin-Schöneberg Cooking: done by the group.
    
IJGD 4368 Buende (NW) 24/07 – 14/08 KIDS 15V Bünde is a town near the Wiehen mountains where you will help organise a vacation program with the motto of “Circus international”. You will work in small groups with the children and staff of the youth center to do performances such as clowns, acrobatics, pantomimes, juggling, etc. There will be no boundaries for your creativity and fantasy. During the breaks you will help the children with games and crafts. Finally, you will help the children with a performance on “Pieces of Art” for their parents. There are also physically and mentally handicapped children who take part in the play scheme, accompanied by persons who look after them. Your own ideas for the play scheme are very welcome, e. g. ideas for circus tricks, stunts or feats, dances, games, building musical instruments, designing costumes, etc. During the third week you will do some reconstruction work on a playground. Concerning leisure activities, there are swimming pools and a rich cultural life, Accommodation: in a youth centre 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Rhine Westphalia, 40 east of Osnabrück, 20 km north of Bielefeld, 80 km to Hannover, Terminal: Bünde, Airport: HannoverNote: as a participant you must be 18 years at minimum, have a good command of German and take an interest in education
    
IJGD 4357 Krefeld (NW) 24/07 – 14/08 CONS 15VYour help is needed with the modernisation of the outer grounds of a municipal kindergarten. In cooperation with municipal staff you will redesign the ground in a more natural fashion. This includes the building of a mud play area and a vegetable and herb garden. You will also put up wicker fences and design a multi-sensual experience trail. Possibly you may build a hill with a crawling tunnel as well. Work will be physically demanding, but also creative! Creativity is especially needed with the decoration of the outer walls of the buildings. In Krefeld, there are various cultural and leisure facilities and you can take trips to the Lower Rhine region, to Cologne, Düsseldorf or the Ruhr region. Close nearby to your accommodation is an open air swimming pool. Accommodation: in the kindergarten 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Federal State of North Rhine Westphalia, Krefeld is situated 20 km north-west of Düsseldorf, 60 km north of Cologne Terminal: Krefeld, Airport: Düsseldorf    
IJGD 4364 Wetzlar (HE) 24/07 – 14/08 ENV 15VWetzlar is a small town, scenically situated between the Taunus and Westerwald low range mountainscapes. It lies on the rivers Lahn and Dill. In cooperation with the municipal Office for Nature Protection and the Environment and the local Forestry Office you will carry out various nature protection and landscape conservation tasks, e. g. mowing the forest lawns, cutting free hiking paths, etc. On the schedule is also the furnishing of an “environment van” which was designed by a previous year’s workcamp and now needs some small renovations. Minor renovation tasks on the grounds of the scouts’ home are planned as well. Leisure activities include canoeing on the river Lahn and excursion to a nature protection area. 
Accommodation: in the scouts home, idyllically situated in the outskirts of Wetzlar, 
Cooking: done by the group itself.
Location: Federal State of Hessia, 10 km west of Gießen, 60 km north of Frankfurt, Terminal: Wetzlar, Airport: Frankfurt/M
    
IJGD 4238 Luebeck I (SH) 24/07 – 15/08 ARCH 12V On the “Roter Hahn” construction playground you will experience what Viking Life was like about 1,000 years ago. The playground operator is the only association in Germany that unites the operation of construction playgrounds and the idea of re-building historic Viking and Slavic houses from around the year 1,000. Last year, the Haithabu House (5x18 m) was reconstructed. This year the group will reconstruct a smaller house next to the Haithabu House. You will do all of the work with handtools and techniques like they used 1000 years ago. You will erect large pillars by hand, build walls, plaster, and much more. During the camp there will be a large Viking Summerfest, which will celebrate its fifth year. 
Accommodation: in the large Viking longhouse 
Location: Schleswig-Holstein; 60 km to Hamburg, 70 km to Wismar 
Terminal: Lübeck; Airport: Hamburg    
IJGD 4217 Nordstemmen (NS) 24/07 – 15/08 CONS 15V The neighboring center KOMM in Nordstemmen is planning a parade and reconstruction of a former supermarket to a multi-generation house with the theme ”Meeting place for young and old” to include a café and event area. The group will wallpaper, paint, lay carpet and laminate the first floor of the building. The town lies in the beautiful area between the cities of Hannover and Hildesheim. There are many train connections to both cities. Those who are interested can visit the home of the Prince Ernst August of Hannover. Accommodation: first floor of the building, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; 20km from Hannover, 12km from Hildesheim 
Terminal: Nordstemmen airport Hannover
    
IJGD 4317 Weinsberg (BW) 24/07 – 15/08 KIDS 12VThe children’s and youth organization for the town of Weinsberg is organizing a two-week vacation program for youth ages 9-12 with the theme of “Gnurpsel-City.” The children will elect a mayor, make their own currency, look for a job or participate in the sport or culture program. The workcamp group will build the tent city and booths, play with the kids, and help take care of them, e.g. giving out their meals. If you have creative craft or handwork specialties, please bring them because there will be the possibility to include those crafts in the program. The group will be able to use public transportation for trips to Heilbronn, Stuttgart, or Heidelberg. 
12 participants 
Accommodation: in the Weinsberger youth center 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: Baden-Wuertemberg, 7km east of Heilbronn, 60 km from Heidelberg, 40km from Stuttgart 
Terminal: Weinsberg Airport: Stuttgart/ Frankfurt am Main 
Note: good command of German and interest in education are absolutely necessary, minimum age 18 years 
    
IJGD 4215 Wildemann (NS) 24/07 – 15/08 ENVI 12VThe small town of Wildemann is scenically situated in the Harz Mountains—offering mountains, stalactite caves, environmental protection areas, and forests. It is a popular destination for tourists and day-trippers. Many German fairy tales and stories originate from this area. In cooperation with the Lower Saxony Forestry Office you will carry out various nature and landscape conservation tasks, e.g. restoration of courses of streams to their natural state, care and maintenance of young trees and recreation facilities. In addition to these interesting and diverse tasks you can explore the Harz region together with the Forestry Office staff. Substantial hikes, e. g. to the Brocken Mountain, are possible as well. Don’t forget your hiking boots! 
Accommodation: Wildemann hiking cottage, 
Cooking: done by the group wer Saxony, 25 km to Goslar, 5 km to Clausthal-Zellerfeld, 
Terminal: Goslar, Airport: Hannover
    
IJGD 4358 Gerolstein (RP) 31/07 – 21/08 ENVI 16VGerolstein is a scenic small town in the heart of the “Vulkaneifel” region. Wide-ranging forests, romantic valleys and the characteristic steep cliffs of the Dolomit mountains are some sights of the area. In cooperation with the municipality, the forestry office and the regional council you will carry out nature conservation and archaeological projects in the area. Your work will include building and maintenance of a visitor’s information trail, cutting brush to clear the hiking paths, and caring for young vegetation and streams. In the Geo-Park you will work on a reference table. You will also have the opportunity to work on the archaeological site of a former Roman bath and temple area. Leisure activities include swimming in a local open air swimming pool, hiking on beautiful hiking paths, a visit to the “geo-park” and daytrips to Cologne, Trier or Luxemburg. You will have plenty of opportunity to meet local people your age. You will be staying at a school where you can also participate in creative and artistic activities. 
Accommodation: in a school building, 
Cooking: done by the group
Gerolstein lies in the Federal State of Rhenania Palatinate, 100 km south of Cologne, 90 to Trier 
Terminal: Gerolstein, Airport: Cologne (Köln/Bonn or Frankfurt/M),    
IJGD 4414 Gross Ammensleben (ST) 31/07 – 21/08 ARCH 15VGross Ammensleben lies in the middle of a fruit-bearing agricultural area in in the middle land canal near the city of Magdeburg. Visitors come to see the Roman church and the neighboring convent, both of which are historical preservation monuments. In order to maintain their beauty, the workcamp group will clean and work on the buildings. For those who are interested in strenuous work and who have an interest in experiencing a historical place, you will be able to try out your skills. There are many free-time activities in the gymnasium where you will be staying. You can also swim in the nearby Jersleber Lake or take part in cultural activities in Magdeburg. 
Accommodation: in a neighboring gymnasium 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Sachsen-Anhalt; Gross Ammensleben is 15km north of Magdeburg 
Terminal: Gross Ammensleben
    
IJGD 4361 Lorch (HE) 31/07 – 21/08 AGRI 15V The town of Lorch is situated in the scenic Rheingau region, which has been declared a UNESCO world heritage zone because of its idyllic landscape, its medieval towns and castles and its palaces. In the vineyards between the two towns you will help to maintain and improve a reptiles’ habitat. There will also be a mapping of the habitat led by a scientist. An expert will show you how to erect and restore quarry walls, which serve as a nursery for the rare wall lizards since they have many gaps and crevices. Moreover, you will care for vineyards lying idle. There are various leisure time facilities in the nearby cities of Wiesbaden and Mainz like boat trips on the river Rhine or wine tastings. 
Accommodation: in a school 
Cooking: done by the group itself 
Location: Federal State of Hessia; Lorch is situated 35 km west of Wiesbaden, 40 km to Mainz, 70 km to Frankfurt and Koblenz, 
Terminal: Lorch, Airport: Frankfurt
    
IJGD 4351 Titz (NW) 31.07 – 21/08 ARCH 15VHow did our forefathers live 2500 years ago? Since 1999 the archaeological association of the Rhine River area has been looking at traces from the Ice Age. Under the direction of appropriate professionals, you will use authentic tools to rebuild a house from the Ice Age. The house will give visitors an idea of how people lived at that time. You will work with wood, build walls, and a straw roof. You will also produce everyday objects such as pots and pans to show life at that time. You will have an educational session when you will learn about the methods used at that time. The village of Titz-Hoellen lies in the three city region of Cologne, Duesseldorf, and Aachen. You will have the opportunity to travel to the Netherlands or Belgium if you wish. 
Accommodation: on the land in Titz-Hoellen, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Rhein-Westphalia; 40km northeast of Aachen, 40km northwest of Cologne, 40km southwest of Duesseldorf 
Terminal: Dueren, Airport: Cologne-Bonn/Frankfurt/M
    
IJGD 4233 Fischbek – Heide (HH) 31/07 – 22/08 ENVI 15VThe Fischbeker Heide heathland region is part of the Harburger Mountains nature protection area. In order to maintain the heathland with its typical flora and fauna non-endemic plants, e. g. pine trees, have to be removed. On the moorlands you will carry out tasks like filling drainage ditches. This workcamp can be physically demanding but takes place in a beautiful landscape. As a “project within the project” some of the participants can translate a nature information leaflet into different languages. 
Accommodation: in a basic but nice conference centre on the grounds of the Fischbek nature protection centre 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: Federal State of Hamburg, Fischbek is one hour per train away from the Hamburg city centre, 
Terminal: Hamburg, Airport: Hamburg
    
IJGD 4223 Hamdorf (SH) 31/07 – 22/08 ENVI 12VTo work in nature and live a sustainable life in nature is the motto of this camp - nature conservation tasks in a moor and heath landscape is what actually awaits you in Hamdorf. You will refill drainage ditches and remove non-native trees, thus restoring the landscape to its natural state. Moreover, there is a herd of Galloway cattle whose fences have to be put down and build up in other places. The cattle mainly serve landscape conservation. You will be supported by staff from the local forestry office who can teach you a lot about the nature in Hamdorf.
Note: make sure that you are able to ride a bike because this is how you get to your workplace! 
Accommodation: romantically in large tents in the forest, near the ranger’s lodge, 
Cooking: done by the group Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein, 50 km to Hamburg, 10 km to Bad Segeberg, Airport: Hamburg
    
IJGD 4211 Marklohe (NS) 31/07 – 22/08 CONS/RENO 15V The group will work on many projects on the church of St. Clemens in the center of the town of Marklohe. You will plaster, build a fence, place benches, and help plant in the garden. In and around the surrounding timbered houses you can perform small restoration projects. Bicycles will be provided for trips in the area, e.g. bike and hiking trails on the Wester, and trips to the city of Nienburg. You will learn some of the local dialect, Plattdeutsch, through seeing theatre performances on the open-air stage. 
Accommodation: in tents at the open-air swimming pool, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; 6km from Nienburg, 40km from Bremen, 80km from Hamburg 
Terminal: Nienburg, Airport/: Hannover
    
IJGD 4222 Tangsehl (NS) 31/07 – 22/08 RENO 18V„Hof Tangsehl“ is a large ecological farm with cows, pigs, geese and horses. School classes visit the farm every year in order to learn about ecological farming and life on a farm. During their stay, they are accommodated in a guest house. Your task will be to renovate the guest house. You will work at the construction of a kitchen, showers and an outer covering made of larch wood. Moreover, the construction of five grass-roof cabins is on the schedule. You will work with wood and other ecological building materials. You are free and welcome to engage yourself at every-day work on the farm as well. Products from the farm will be provided for your self-catering. 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Accommodation: in the guest house, 
Cooking: partly done by the group itself 
Location: Federal State of Lower Saxony, 70 km to Hamburg, 20 to Lüneburg, Terminal: Göhrde, Airport: Hamburg.    
IJGD 4241 Wilhelmshaven (NS) 31/07 – 22/08 AGRI 12V Wilhelmshaven, the green city on the sea, has more than just maritime to offer: there is also a botanical garden and the “Rosarium”, the municipal rose garden. In cooperation with municipal staff you will help to make the “Rosarium” more attractive. This is a project for flower enthusiasts and garden lovers who fancy the sea as well! Wilhelmshaven was the EXPO city on the sea and therefore offers many museums, a virtual underwater station, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sunbathe on the North Sea. 
Accommodation: “Point”, a multi cultural youth centre in the centre of Wilhelmshaven 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: Federal State of Lower Saxony on the North Sea coast, 50 km to Oldenburg, 
Terminal: Wilhelmshaven, Airport: Bremen
    
IJGD 4232 Ludwigslust (MV) 01/08 – 22/08 CONS 12V The organization Zebef e.V. (Center for Education, Relaxation, and Free-time) focuses on innovate projects for youth activities and social work, including art, culture, music, communication, environment, and nature. In order to expand the programs they offer, they would like to build a new building for youth activities. Your duties will be to work on the windows, doors, and floors, and to paint the walls. The location is directly in Ludwigslust’s downtown. The baroque town of Ludwigslust (with a castle and the more beautiful parks in Germany) offers wonderful nature and other activities for bike riding, hiking or swimming. 
Accommodation: a comfortable and beautiful guest house at the edge of the town that is next to the nature experience center, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; 30km from Schwerin, 100km from Hamburg, 70km from the Baltic Sea 
Terminal: Ludwigslust 
Airport: Hamburg 
    
IJGD 4402 Eisenberg (TH) 06/08 – 27/08 CONS 15V One of the most beautiful areas in Thueringen is the idyllic area of the Thueringer woodlands. You will work there with the German youth hostel group Thueringen e.V. on the land of a former saw- and grain mill which is now the home of the youth hostel “Froschmuehle.” You will build a fence and chairs or benches. An experience and work room with the theme “our forest” is also planned. You will finish the information billboards, collect information materials and prepare the photos so that visitors can read and learn about the area. In addition, you can teach workshops to the children on holiday during the first week. Please bring your ideas, games, and crafts from your home country with you. 
Accommodation: in the youth hostel “Froschmuehle” in the beautiful Muehltal just outside the city of Eisenberg, 
Cooking: partly done by the group 
Location: Thueringen; 20km northwest of Gera and 50km southwest of Leipzig 
Terminal: Crossen, Airport: Leipzig 
    
IJGD 4362 Bielefeld (NW) 07/08 – 28/08 CONS 15VYour task is to renovate and rebuild a playground in order to make it again attractive to the local children. You must prepare the playground for the renovation by removing the old play structures and repairing them. You will put up the old and new structures, edge the sandbox and the rinks with railroad sleepers, model a mound and do other kinds of landscaping work on the playground. The new structures will be mainly made of wood. This project will partly involve strenuous physical work. The creative part is to paint the playground equipment. Finally, there will be a big playground opening party together wit the children and their parents which you will prepare and organize. You will be accommodated in a big apartment, but also in tents at the central youth center. The youth center has billiard tables, table tennis, and other activities. Bielefeld is a university city and offers various cultural and other free-time activities, e. g. hiking in the forestry Teutoburger Wald area. 
Accommodation: Youth guest house 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Rhine Westphalia; Bielefeld lies next to the Teutoburger Wald (forest); 50 km to Münster, 80 km to Hannover, Terminal: Bielefeld; Airport: Hannover,.
    
IJGD 4312 Freising (BY) 07/08 – 28/08 ENVI 12V In cooperaton with the Freising Landscape Conservation Association you will mow grass and make hay in the surrounding meadows. You will maintain fences of orchards and secure trees, build a sheep barn and take care of neglected grassland. The putting up of sign posts is also part of your work. During the camp, you will surely learn a lot about the ecology of the region. Freising lies in the river Isar valley, not far from Munich and the Alps. Since it is situated near Hallertau, the world’s largest hop growing area, there are load of nice beer gardens around. 
Accommodation: in a self-catering home near Freising 
Cooking: done by the group itself 
Location: Federal State of Bavaria, 35 km to Munich and Landshut, 
Terminal: Freising, Airport: Munich
    
IJGD 4306 Fulda (HE) 07/08 – 28/08 CONS 20V Fulda is a beautiful baroque city that lies in the nature park Vogelberg and the Hessian Rhoen. In the youth education place of the Hessian labor union you will build 20 creative rooms in what is now an empty building. Some of the basics are already in place, but the rest is open to your ideas and creativity. There are many excursion possibilities in the nature park or to cities such as Frankfurt or Wuerzburg. 
Accommodation: in the building—just a few minutes walk to the center of the city. 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Hessen; about 100km from Frankfurt and Wuerzburg 
Terminal: Fulda, Airport: Frankfurt/M
    
IJGD 4360 Hilden (NW) 07/08 – 28/08 MENT/KIDS 12VEducation and art are the main themes of this workcamp. You will be helping the office for mentally handicapped children and youth to lead a summer vacation program. You will work with the staff members of the office to organize different stations for the vacation program. You will be in contact with the youth for the entire day. You will participate in games, art, crafts, and excursions as a part of the vacation program. You will also help with the formation of both a mural and a bike shed on the property. There are many great excursions to Cologne, Duesseldorf, Bonn, and the Rhine River close to the workcamp. 
Accommodation: in a well equipped house nearby 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen; 10km southeast of Duesseldorf, 35km northeast of Cologne, 70km north of Bonn 
Terminal: Hilden
Airport: Cologne-Bonn, Duesseldorf 
Note: good command of German and understanding for working with handicapped individuals is important 
    
IJGD 4369 Merzig – Wandern (SL) 07/08 – 28/08 ARCH 16VLocated in a forest-rich landscape near the French and Luxemburg borders is the city of Wadern. In the district of Dagstuhl sits the castle Dagstuhl built around 1270. The group will care for and develop the castle by helping with the walls and bridge, and by building a new walking path. You will also have the chance to visit market from the Middle Ages. In addition, the group will make a CD-ROM to document the experiences and work of the camp. The group will also help plan and participate in a festival at the castle at the end of the camp. You will have bicycles and a small bus to use for free-time activities and excursions to a nearby lake or towns, e.g. Saarbruecken, Trier, Luxemburg or France. 
Accommodation: in a house in Dagstuhl, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Saarland; 55km southeast of Trier, 50km north of Saarbruecken 
Terminal: Wadern, Airport:Frankfurt/M
    
IJGD 4323 Vaterstetten (BY) 07/08 – 28/08 ENVI 20VIn cooperation with Vaterstetten municipality, the “Bund Naturschutz” and the “Landschaftspflegeverband” (two nature conservation organisations) you will carry out various landscape conservation and nature protection tasks, e. g. taking care of damp biotopes, of hedges, repairing and removing protective fences for plants. Moreover, you will do mowing and irrigation work. There will be bikes for you and since Munich lies nearby and there a good public transport connections you will have plenty of opportunity to explore this Bavarian city and its surroundings. 
Accommodation: a nice and well equipped youth centre. Showers are in a nearby kindergarten. 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: 20 km south-east of Munich in the federal state of Bavaria. 
Terminal: Munich Airport: Munich
    
IJGD 4104 Berlin – Reinickendorf II (BLN) 07/08 – 29/08 ARCH 15VOn the district cemetery “Freiheitsweg” (freedoms path) in northern Berlin is a restoration of the gravestones from war victims. The group will remove old stones, clean them, replace them, and mow. The war victims are German and non-German soldiers and civilians and the cemetery has been set up especially for them. 
Accommodation: Nature friends house 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Berlin, Airport: Berlin 
    
IJGD 4216 Bippen (NS) 07/08 – 29/08 ENVI 12VBippen is a small village in the north of Osnabrück. You will complete a variety of forest and environmental protection projects. The main job for the group is to build shelters. In an environmentally protected area you will clear brush and trees in a moor so that the typical plants and animal world can live there. You will also build tree stands (for hunters) and clear hiking paths. On the grounds of the Kuhlhoff Centre (your accommodation) there is a barbecue area, sports facilities can be found in the surroundings (water sports). The Kuhlhoff Centre staff will support you in the planning of leisure time activities. Bikes will be provided for trips to the surroundings. Accommodation: in the Kuhlhoff Regional Centre for Environmental Education 
Cooking: done by the group Federal State of Lower Saxony, 50 km to Osnabrück, 15 km to Bersenbrück Terminal: Bersenbrück, Airport: Düsseldorf.    
IJGD 4116 Bohsdorf (BR) 07/08 – 29/08 RENO 12VThe “Sozialpädagogisches Institut” Foundation is responsible for a leisure centre named “Bergschlößchen”, situated in Spremberg (www.spremberg.de/ffz) and a youth meeting centre in Bohsdorf. This centre is situated on the banks of lake Felix (“Felixsee”), amidst a well wooded, beautiful landscape. Here is where kids and young people find ideal conditions to spend their leisure time and holidays doings sport and games in natural surroundings. You will help to restore a roof and renew the lights in different bungalows. Moreover, you will do painting tasks on the grounds of the centre. You will also learn about and participate in the regionally-known city festival in Spremberg and prepare and complete the folks cultural party. You will be in contact with youth and may lead some of their free-time activities if you are interested. Leisure time activities include swimming in the Felixsee, bike riding, inline skating, bowling, beach volleyball, streetball and table tennis. Accommodation: in bungalows in Bohsdorf and during the kids’ projects in the Spremberg leisure centre. 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: eastern part of the Federal State of Brandenburg, between Spremberg and Cottbus. 
Terminal: Spremberg,
Airport: Berlin
    
IJGD 4237 Krakow am See (MV) 07/08 – 29/08 RENO 15VIn the Mecklenburg lake region, near the small city of Krakow, lies a vacation camp from the former East Germany. This vacation camp was given as a charitable contribution to an organization and needs to be renovated. In order to improve the attractiveness and stand of the forest camp for the children and youth who will spend future summers here, your duties are important. You will dig trenches for electrical wires, paint the cabins, and many other small projects. There are many free-time activities in the area, including swimming, visits to a summer toboggan run in Malchow and many others. 
Accommodation: in the cabins at the camp. 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; 70km from Schwerin, 60km from Rostock, 20km from Guestrow 
Terminal: Guestrow, Airport: Berlin/Hamburg 
    
IJGD 4235 Wiligrad (MV) 07/08 – 29/08 ARCH 15V The castle of Wiligrad lies in a wonderful park on the Schweriner Lake and close to the region’s capital city of Schwerin. A local organization would like to restore the garden to its original condition. You will participate in a variety of activities as part of this workcamp, including clearing the historical paths and reconstructing the Kaiser’s steps. The Schweriner Lake is a well-known and loved excursion and vacation area. Bicycles will be provided for you to explore the area. 
Accommodation: a furnished apartment near the castle, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; on the Schweriner Lake; 15km from Schwering, 35km from Wismar 
Terminal: Wiligrad, Airport: Hamburg/Berlin
    
IJGD 4204 Alfeld (NS) 14/08 – 05/09 ENVI 15VAs part of the project “Starting in the Middle” the city of Alfeld is organizing a historical city park. As a part of this project the group will help renovate a stream and build a strong wall along the stream bank, clean-up the bank and remodel the stream bank. This will be mainly work with the earth. In addition, the group will help to create an aroma- and taste-garden and to build a bower. You will have many free-time options, including swimming, concerts, activities with the youth center, museum trips, sports, disco, and if you like, can go tandem hang-gliding. 
Accommodation: at the Nature friends’ house with a view of the city. 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Niedersachsen; 40km from Hannover, 30km from Hildesheim, 40km from Goettingen 
Terminal: Alfeld Airport: Hannover
    
IJGD 4101 Berlin – Koepenick (BLN) 14/08 – 05/09 MENT 12VKöpenik is the largest geographic section of Berlin. Seventy-five percent of the district are bodies of water, forests, and meadows. For the people of Berlin, this district serves as a recreational area. Situated in this area is a home for the mentally handicapped the outside facilities of which will be redesigned because a new building has been built. In cooperation with the residents and under professional guidance of a work therapist you will design and complete a new garden concept. You will also perform tasks inside the home. You will work with the residents to make handicrafts. The highlight of the project will be a summer party on one of the camp Saturdays. Your creative ideas are especially welcome, also with regard to the party. Accommodation: in a youth club nearby 
Cooking: done by the group 
Terminal: Berlin Airport: Berlin 
Note: a good command of German is advisable!
    
IJGD 4202 Hemeln (NS) 14/08 – 05/09 ENVI 15VThe Braum Forest is not only a living space for plants and animals, but also a relaxation space for many people who love nature. In this camp you will have the opportunity to perform many different environmental protection projects and to experience different biotopes. You duties include caring for a moist meadow, the edge of a forest, and hiking trails. This project is for those who love to be connected to nature. In your free-time you will have the opportunity to experience the local natural area. Bicycles will be provided for excursions in the area. 
Accommodation: in tents on a simple campground 4km from the town of Hemeln, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: North Saxony; 15km from the Middle Age city of Hann.Muenden and 30km from the university city of Goettingen 
Terminal: Goettingen, Airport:Hannover
    
IJGD 4226 Stubbendorf (MV) 14/08 – 05/09 ENVI 15VThe forest district of Stubbendorf lies at the edge of the geographically rich Trebetales. In order to make this piece of land possible for vacationers, natives, and especially for children and youth to experience, you will work on the biotope at the edge of a forest and help with different wood projects in an open-air classroom. The forest service staff will lead you in your work as you learn about the ecosystem of the forest. 
Accommodation: in hay beds in the barn on the land of the forest service office. The accommodations are not luxurious, but are very romantic, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; 45km from Rostock, 45km from Stralsund 
Terminal: Rostock or Grimmen, Airport: Hamburg/ Berlin
    
IJGD 4415 Arendsee (ST) 15/08 – 04/09 CONS/KIDS 15V This workcamp takes place in cooperation with the Arendsee childrens’ and young peoples’ recreational centre “KIEZ”. On the large property of the KIEZ is a pine playground for sports, vacation bungalows, free-time activities, and homes. You will build a terrace from stone and place herbs in the sunny areas. After the summer season there will be many other renovation and painting projects in the rooms and on the objects of the KIEZ. Moreover, you can offer intercultural workshops for the children and thereby support the local staff. Your ideas for games, dances, songs etc. from your countries and your creativity and initiative are highly welcome! In your own leisure time, you can use the KIEZ facilities and go to Arendsee where you have bathing and other water sports facilities and a beautiful landscape perfect for bike trips and hikes. 
Accommodation: in a summer cabin on the grounds 
Cooking: complete outsidecatering ederal State of Saxony-Anhalt, Arendsee is situated app. 80 km north of Magdeburg, 25 km east of Salzwedel, 
Terminal: Arendsee, Airport: Hannover or Berlin,
G4Note: the minimum age for this camp is 18 years
    
IJGD 4401 Plothen (TH) 20/08 – 11/09 RENO 15V You will work with the youth hostel Thueringen and the youth hostel Plothen to do projects on the Castle Neidenburg. Plothen lies in the Saale-Orla-Kresi region amid vast spruce forests and agricultural land and on ponds and wetlands. The ponds offer constantly changing variety of species and are great for nature lovers. The youth hostels focus on ecological education. Under professional guidance you will work at the hostel and at the Castle Neidenburg youth hostel which lies a few kilometres away. A former dining hall will be torn down and new common rooms will be built. You will renovate a cellar to make a free-time activity room and paint bungalows. You will also care for and work on the playground area. In your leisure time, you can do sports (there are sports fields and table tennis facilities nearby), have barbecues, rent rowboats or go hiking. There is also a nature education programme that you can take part in. 
Accommodation: in the youth hostel, directly at one of the ponds that can be used for bathing, 
Cooking: complete outsidecatering 
Location: Plothen is situated in the eastern part of the Federal State of Thuringia,, 10 km from Schleiz, 50 km from Gera. 
Terminal: Jena or Plauen, Airport: Leipzig, 
Cooking: meals provided
Note: minimum age for this camp is 18 years
    
IJGD 4227 Ahrensburg (SH) 21/08 – 11/09 CONS 15VIn Ahrensburg a youth centre (www.jugendtreff-hagen.de) is being rebuilt. During last year’s workcamp, the building grounds were prepared. This year you will take part in the various building activities around the house, cooperating closely with local youth and parents. The group will build a wall mosaic and paint. 
Accommodation: in a furnished room of the youth centre, 
Location: Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein, 20 km north-east of Hamburg, 
Terminal: Ahrensburg, Airport: Hamburg, 
Cooking: done by the group (mainly vegetarian).
    
IJGD 4309 Bruckberg (BY) 21/08 – 11/09 ENVI 14V The middle Franconian town of Bruckberg lies in the beautiful forested area between Ansbach and Nuerenberg. In the Bruckberger home live about 500 mentally and other handicapped youth and adults. You will work with the townspeople to create a “Sense pathway” as part of a new procedure for the hall. You will build the pathway for movement, sight and feel, orientation, hearing, smell, and taste, in a small area just west of the Bruckberg Station. Surely building this will develop not only the visitor’s senses, but also your own. At the beginning of the camp an outing to Nuerenberg to see “Experience field for the senses” has been organized. You will have the opportunity to visit the castle in Bruckberg during your free-time, as well as to take trips to Rothenburg ob der Tauberg, Dinkelsbuehl, and the Franconian lake lands. 
Accommodation: in a former gardener’s nursery at the Bruckberger home 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Bavaraia; 15km to Ansbach and 30km to Nuernberg 
Terminal: Ansbach Airport: München    
IJGD 4304 Grafenwiesen (BY) 21/08 – 11/09 CONS 20V At the edge of the village of Grafenwiesen there is a meadow that will be turned into a spa and health resort in this next year. Following the bank of the river they are planning to build small lakes connected by a small wood bridge. Under the direction of a carpenter you will have the opportunity to participate in the excitement of building a health spa. Grafenwiesen lies in the middle of the Bavarian forest and offers many opportunities for hiking and enjoying the local mountains and forest. You will have bicycles to use and free entrance to the Grafenwiesen swimming pool. You will also have the opportunity to travel to Regensburg or take a canoe trip. 
Accommodation: in a former castle. 
Location: Bavaria; 80km northeast of Regensburg near the Czech Republic border 
Terminal: Cham/Grafenw
    
IJGD 4318 Stuttgart (BW) 21/08 – 11/09 CONS 20VYour help is needed with the restoration of two youth centres in the north of Stuttgart city. The project includes the design of the outer grounds of the centres, mosaic work, painting and maintenance work in a garden. The project asks for your creative and physical commitment; it will be diversified and offer the opportunity to bring in your own ideas. Tickets for public transport will be provided so that there is always the opportunity to take trips to downtown Stuttgart with its museums, palaces, parks, swimming pools etc. You may also take a hike in the vineyards bordering the river Neckar. 
Accommodation: in a youth centre in Stuttgart Feuerbach 
Cooking: done by the group 
Location: Federal State of Baden-Württemberg, Terminal: Stuttgart Airport: Stuttgart
    
IJGD 4102 Berlin – Heiligensee (BLN) 21/08 – 12/09 ARCH 15VAt the municipal graveyard „Heiligensee“ in the north-west of Berlin you will help with the maintenance of war time graves. This includes cleaning the fringes of the graves and removing old fringes as well as cleaning the grave stones. You will put in new grave fringes and sow lawn around them. The war victims buried here are German and non-German soldiers and civilians for whom the “Kriegsgräberfriedhof” (war time graveyard) has been erected. Accommodation: in tents on a neighbouring campground, 
Cooking: done by the group 
Terminal: Berlin, airport Berlin
    
IJGD 4114 Prenzlau (BR) 21/08 – 12/09 CONS/RENO 15VThe “Interessengemeinschaft Frauen Prenzlau” association (www.igfrauen.de) is in charge of a childrens’ and youth emergency service, a family centre, and a “house of the child” that is a childrens’ and youth leisure centre. You will have the possibility to work on three different projects. You can build wooden play figures (farmhouse, big domino game) or do landscape conservation work on the grounds of the youth leisure centre. Moreover, you can help with the childrens’ and youth activities and take part in events organized by the association. You will take care of visitors, organise leisure and sports activities, play and do handicrafts with school classes and organize festivals in the villages around Prenzlau. 
Accommodation: in shared rooms in the leisure centre, 
Cooking: complete outsidecatering 
Location: Federal State of Brandenburg, 100 km north of Berlin, 
Terminal: Prenzlau. Airport: Berlin
    
IJGD 4234 Medienwerkstatt Flensburg (SH) 03/07-18/07 SPECIAL 12VSPECIAL CAMP (with a fee of 230 € for partner) 
Make your own television! You will be able to try this at the international Media camp. The theme is culture and a cultural life. You will observe and lead theater groups, music bands, and/or folk dance or folklore groups with a camera on your shoulder. You will use your creativity to turn the material gathered into a feature film, a report, a video clip or an experimental film. At the end of the camp your work will be presented to the public in a live programme designed by the workcamp group. The technical equipment and the rooms will be provided by a local TV-station. This camp aims at all those who are interested in media work with video and tv techniques. Previous experience in this field is welcome, but not necessary. 
Accommodation: in a youth centre 
Cooking: done by the group itself. 
Location: Flensburg lies in the Federal State of Schleswig-Holstein, only a few kilometres from the Danish border and directly on the Baltic Sea. 
Terminal: Flensburg, Airport: Hamburg
 

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