Experience Danmark’s Outdoor Capital Rotary Youth Exchange 9 – 22 August 2018 Silkeborg is the center of the largest forested and lake rich area in Denmark, on the camp you will experience this. However, Silkeborg is a rich cultural town with art, a long history and close to the second largest city in Denmark. So, this is a multifaceted introduction to Denmark! www.silkeborg.com
Experience Danmark’s Outdoor Capital Where: Silkeborg area; Denmark When: 9 – 22 August 2018 Arrival: 9 August, 2018 Billund Airport Departure: 22 August, 2018 Billund Airport Participants: 18-21 years old at the time of the camp Maximum 20 participants The first 20 participants are accepted Programme: Week 1: The week will focus on learning about the eco-systems in the extensive natural environment around Silkeborg, the largest forested & lake rich area in Denmark. This will be accomplished by: biking, flat water canoeing and walking Week 2: The second week has a more cultural focus, while still having an outdoor theme. Activities include a museum village, the worlds largest solar heat plant and cultural features in Silkeborg The final program will be on: fb.me/RotaryDanmarkOutdoor
Experience Danmark’s Outdoor Capital Necessary abilities: Each participant is expected to be able to swim (ca. 600 m) and bicycle. Language: English Equipment: Sleeping bag; clothing suited to being outdoors in all sorts of weather; swimsuit; otherwise no special equipment is required Cost: Pocket money, 1000 DKK to cover various equipment rental Accommodations: During most of the Exchange, accommodations will be in hostel like rooms (3-4 persons per room) dormitory like accommodations on one excursion. Typical Danish food is provided. Insurance: Each participant shall have valid travel insurance. The Exchange has 3rd party liability insurance. Applications: EEMA application in PDF format including picture to be sent on or before 31 March 2018 to: Cm-st@rotary-yep.net Further information krom@touchwater.net