Pitkis-Sport is the largest children s sport camp in Finland, with hundreds of participants and a large number of national volunteers. This year the theme of the camp will be nature. The kids will be able to try over 40 different sports activities during the camp. The program includes e.g. rugby, American football, lacrosse, taekwondo, Sport Chanbara and Highland Games. The ages of the children participating in the camp will be mainly between 7 and 15 years old.
İş Tanımı
The volunteers will act as assistant sport instructors in the English speaking children camp, where the kids can try a variety of sports. The volunteers will be working with a group of children who speak English as their mother tongue or want to learn English. Their tasks involve guiding the children in the camp area, helping with meals and transitions. The volunteers make sure that the children move safely in the area, stick to the schedule and act according to the rules. The volunteers will also assist the cooking team to prepare breakfast for the children and distribute food. Working clothes will be provided by the camp host.
Konaklama ve Yemek
During the camp the volunteers will sleep in tents in the camp area. The participants need to bring their own sleeping bags. Meals will be provided by the local host.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Pitkajarvi is a lake close to the town of Kokemaki about 200 km north-west from Helsinki. Kokemaki is a beautiful small town with a long history. Pitkajarvi is a popular spot for recreational activities. There are two national parks nearby and other interesting sights that the volunteers can visit during their free time.