August 8-11, 2024 in Essen (Düsseldorf Area), Germany
The JCI KidsCamp Europe is specially designed for you, aged 11 to 14, to teach you about Europe and JCI, but also to give you the opportunity to plan and implement a project together. You will have the chance to meet other young people from different countries and improve your intercultural skills. Of course we will have a lot of fun too!
This camp is a unique opportunity for you to develop new skills, make friends from different countries and get to know Europe from a whole new perspective. We are sure you will have a great time and we look forward to meeting you soon!
To whom is the camp addressed?
Who can participate in the KidsCamp and what are the requirements?
The camp is primarily aimed at young people aged 11 to 14. If you are younger or older, please contact us.
You may bring an adult companion, but you don't have to.
You should know some English. Alternatively German or French.
The participation fee is 199 € untill 25th April 2024. After that it´s 249 €. This includes 4 nights accommodation, meals and drinks and all entrance fees.
Register here: Registration
The program
The JCI Europe KidsCamp program is designed to give you a varied and interesting time. Here is a brief description of what you can expect:
8th August: Arriving until 6 pm, Welcome Evening and get-to-know (accompanying adult are invited)
9th August: Having fun and learning something about beiing a future leader
10th August: Having fun and learning something about the diffrent home countries of the participants. In the evening: Party
11th August: Say Goodbye ((accompanying adult are invited) - leaving from 3 pm.
Cohesion
Meet like-minded people from all over Europe, exchange ideas and build lasting friendships.
Sustainability
Get to know JCI: Implement your own small project and learn about charty, sustainability & co.
Free time / fun
Games, action and culture. We have a holiday program aspeccialy designed for you.
The location: Essen
Our Homebase
Essen
The Ruhr Area: 4 Mio people, steel and nature
The Ruhr Area, often referred to as the "Ruhrpott" in German, is a significant and historically industrialized region in western Germany. Formerly dominated by coal and steel production, the region has since transformed into a diverse economic hub. Universities, museums, and cultural institutions have established themselves in cities like Essen, Dortmund, and Duisburg, with the Ruhr Area even being designated as a European Capital of Culture.
One of the most striking aspects is the close interconnection of cities and municipalities, forming one of the largest urban agglomerations in Europe. The industrial past remains visible through preserved coal mines, industrial museums, and landmarks such as the UNESCO World Heritage site, Zollverein.
The Ruhr Area is a prime example of the transformation of former industrial regions. Today, it represents a modern and diversified future while preserving its industrial heritage.
You will be accommodated in 4-6 bed rooms (supervisors in double rooms) in the camp. We also have a also have a common room for joint activities and the catering facility.
We are planning two side programs:
9-10th August: for accompanying adults: We will show you some interesting parts of the Ruhr-Area.
11-13th August: past travelling: for the hole family (accompanying adults+children): We will show you some interesting parts of the Ruhr Area which are also interesting for the children.
More informatio will come soon!