what we have enjoyed...

Dan from Sibiu says: "Being honest... it was the first time when I went in a camp, I didn't know how it would be, but as a surprise for me, it was wonderful! I can say I've learned some new things in every field that the camp was bassed on (workshops). As a second advantage, I found new people who, during the camp, become my true friends. I can't wait the next summer when the camp takes place again and we meet again (I hope so :)) and have another full drink of Frutissima"


Andrei from Baia Mare says: "In the workshop I've attended I've learned a lot of new things. In the first part we've learned how to survive in the wild with no food and water, hot to build a shelter and how to hunt. After that we've learned about disasters in general, how to react and how to save people from the danger. We've learned tips about how to atract sponsors. I will use what I've learned in the years to come because I will be in the disaster response team. I think everybody should learn about disasters because you can save a lot of lives."

Take the power and be a leader of tomorrow!

Great camp, enthusiast participants, spectacular activities, good weather: 2006 Red Cross Summer Camp has passed so fast… 2007 is coming!

Who: 84 participants, from 15 counties of Romania, Bulgaria and Germany

Where: Valea Stezii, Rasinari, Sibiu, Romania – surrounded by mountains and forest, unpredictable foxes, nice Monday cows and goats :)

Why: to develop youth abilities in order to implement youth peer-education projects

What: a “get to know each other session”, a “Leadership & Red Cross” game, 4 workshops, 5 peer-education activities implemented in the middle of Sibiu for their local peers, visiting Sibiu and the citadel of Cisnadioara, playing volleyball, having fun, making new friends.

Supporters: Rasinari Town Hall, Astra Museum, Cisnadie Town Hall, Emergency Situations Inspectorate Sibiu, Transmission School Sibiu.

Sponsors: Agromec Avrig, Danone, Elio-Prod, Esarom Romania, Extrasib, Grewe, Hochland, Icrasib, Izabel Prod, Nestle, Romado, Scandia Romana, Sib Peco, Sibavis, Simonis, Sibiana, Simpa, Sitemani, Tarpi, Toptech.

1,2,3.. start!!!

The start of the camp is getting closer everyday... the volunteers who are part of the organization team have already started to count the hours to the first meeting with the participants :)) Sounds exciting, doesn't it?
In order to make sure everything is prepared, please do not forget at home:
- proper mountain clothing & equipment: this includes at least a pair of good shoes (no high heels, please!!), warm pullover and rain jacket, and a clean t-shirt for the day we're going to visit Sibiu :)
- tent and sleeping bag: we want to make sure that you won't sleep with the bears.. outside :)
- plates: well, you want to eat as normal people camping on a mountain area...
- materials to present you region/country/branch/organization
- a photo camera and enough batteries... only if you want to have your own private memories.. otherwise we'll make sure that every nice moment is on the official camera of the camp
- your good mood :)
Please take into consideration that our camp is a non-alcoholic one.
Looking forward to meeting all of you, in the name of the camp team leaders, Claudia Popa :)

APPLY NOW FOR 2006 CAMP !!!!!

Rasinari, Sibiu, Romania, 31st July - 6th August 2006

Your summer plans include:
- Having fun together with other youngsters
- Interact with young people from other cultures
- Develop your leadership abilities
- Escape for at least a week from daily routine
- Find new ways of using your artistic abilities
- Learn how to collaborate best with members of your group
- Learn how to teach others
- Learn how to cope with crises/disasters
- Visit a medieval-looking city
- A week of interactive games and workshops

If you ticked several or all of the boxes above, The International Youth Summer Camp "Leaders for Tomorrow " is just what you are looking for! If you are aged 16 to 26, can handle English, are dynamic, creative, interested in intercultural learning and also have a good potential of developing new projects in your organization don't waste any more time: ask for the registration form on the e-mail address: crsibiu@yahoo.com by June the 15th.

Workshops to attend: how to motive volunteers, art club, peer education projects, disaster management. Camp language: English. Tour visits of Sibiu, Rasinari and medieval citadel of Cisnadioara included.

Beware! Don't forget your tent, your sleeping bag, your sport outfit and your plates or you will get more adventure than you bargained for! Bring a homey feeling with you and provide us with food and drink specific for your region along with information materials.

In case of more participants as expected, we will make a selection according to the motivation, gender balance and organizations' diversity.

Participation fee:
- Romanian Red Cross volunteers - 35 RON
- Romanian Youth NGO's volunteers - 50 RON
- volunteers from abroad - 50 EUR

this is from last year :)

Which workshop to attend??

Tough question! There are 4 workshops, all very interesting and very interactive! See their description below, and if you still have questions, ask us :)

How to Motivate Volunteers
The engine of a civil society organization are the volunteers. They offer their time and enthusiasm to different projects for the benefit of the community. During this workshop we will discuss about the motivation of the volunteers, and find creative ways of attracting and maintaining them. In the same time we will learn how to develop long term relationships.


Art Club
Drama in education is the topic of this workshop. We are expecting creative participants to brainstorm on the advantages of dramatic tools in educating children, youngsters, adults or elderly people and experiment them.


Peer Education Projects
This year we are disscussing about peer education related to drugs prevention and violence among youngsters: how to deal with these topics and how to use our creativity in developping effective projects for our peers.


Disaster Management
Disasters are becoming a reality of each day. Attend this workshop and you will learn how to face a disaster… if there is no potential disaster… then you will learn how to survive on a mountain area.

Testimonials from previous camps :)

I've learned that we are equal!

Once I'm back in my organization, I will implement many of the games I've learned here to motivate my colleagues.

I've learned to listen to others' opinions.

It was interesting to learn by having fun.

I've learned to be part of a team and a leader :)

We used art to better know each other and become friends.

We shared ideas and discuss on different topics.