There is a strict requirement - studying English for at least a year. We hope the English language will become a real bridge for mutual understanding, cultural tolerance and friendship between Belarus and other countries and it will help to break down stereotypes and to establish new contacts between nations.

The purpose of linguistic camps is to provide communicative atmosphere for children from different countries, create conditions for improving conversational English language skills, to promote tolerance and understanding using English as a bridge and to enable participation in cultural and social activities.

Apart from the educational program, the camp activities will also include a cultural program. Such holidays as Kupalie, Countries Day, Name-day, carnival, fancy-dress ball, discos, other recreational activities are in the camp schedule. Week-end's activities include two bus trips.

Bridges for Education in Zhdanovichi, Belarus - A CAMP TO EXPERIENCE!

The Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs together with Bridges for Education continue the implementation of the project on carrying out the International Conversational English Language Camps in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe and announces an open competition for candidates to take part in these camps.

WHEN and WHAT?

The International Language Camp will be held in Belarus from July 5 to July 22, 2009 and gather 50 Belarusian and 50 foreign students 14-18 years old. Besides Belarusian students, there will be students from other countries as well. The camp is a unique one in the region of the Eastern Europe and that's why the camp is open for everybody from everywhere especially from the above mentioned region.

Official BFE certificates will be given to each student who attends all classes and activities. Recommendations will be written for outstanding students and one scholarship will be awarded for a student to attend a BFE camp in summer 2010.

You will enjoy 18 days in wonderful accommodations with meals included in forestry surroundings. The opportunity to improve your English language conversational skills with morning classes and all day activities are well planned by experienced American teachers. Our camp is outstanding with its self-governance structure. You will live in states, elect your own head of government, be appointed to work in several Ministries so to brighten your camp life after classes. In the evenings you will be able to enjoy social events that will be created absolutely by you!

WHERE?

The camp site in Belarus is situated at the Minsk Regional Boarding School for deaf children at Zhdanovichi village in the Minsk Region. The venue is really worthy and is designed for summer schools of our Organization.

HOW MUCH?

Total amount is: 400 Euro

With early booking discount of 50 euro: 350 euro (it's available until March 31)

The charge includes:

Accommodation for three weeks; three to five per room.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, daily 2 snacks.
2 organized excursions at the weekends
Afternoon and evening activities: all supplies included.
Conversation English Classes in the mornings.
Guide and assistance services

Important: the camp places are limited - we recommend early booking - Don't be late! Early booking deadline is March 31, 2009

FIRST!!!

Please read, download, sign and send to us Student rules & responsibilities, available as an RTF file or a PDF file, and Parent Consent Form, which is available here as an RTF file.