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International Working Camp

Red Cross

The Canadian Red Cross Society is hosting a three week, international _ working camp at Oak Acres in Murray River, P.E.I. beginning July 19 to Aug. 7. The international working camp has long been a common event in Eur0pe and the concept is rapidly catching fire here in North America. Approxim- ately 25 students from many Western European countri'es will be gathering with over 70 Island students to fascili— tate an exchange of exper— iences and ideas.

There are to be three components to the camp: the participants will be re- quired to assist in making facilities accessible to the disabled; the par—- ticipants will find an equal amount of time set aside for workshops and exchange sessions; and finally buses will take students out into the communities of the Island and afford them the opportunity to become acquainted with the Island way of life.

The time devoted to work- shops will provide a rare chance for both groups

to share ideas, on develop— ment issues on both a local and global scale and to interact with such a diverse range of cultures and back- grounds. The community contact will elicit compari- sons of the methods used to overcome community problems

here and in Other countries ' to call for additional details

CBIE

This summer, Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is offering a programme of International

Workcamps in 16 countries. I

The main objective of workcamps is to provide an opportunity for an inter national group of young people to work together on volunteer community projects. Participants,

benefit by experienceing the culture of another country,

working with local inhab- itants and assisting in problem solving in that country.

Participating countries

include: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, France, Great Britain, Ireland,

Belguim. the Netherlands,

description of the camp-

a'useful exercise.

The location as Oak Acres is ideal and there will be many social activities scheduled — for a further

or see one of the persons ‘ listed below -

Nadine Smith PEI Div. of

Red CrOSS 894—8551

Nancy Kennedy PEI Div. R.C. grounds please contact one 894-8551 of the individuals listed below Robin Lo momson 4_8551

Please don't hesitate Jim Griffith Student Services, UPEI

Workcamp Programme

least 18 years of age for all countries (except West Germany which permits 16 ‘ Poland. year olds) . rmere is no Canada will be offering maximum age. Generally six to eight camps this the working language is year for approximately 150 English except in franco- volunteers from abroad. phone countries. A knowledge Canadians may apply to of the language of the participate in both countries country chosen is helpful in order of preference. but not essential. Each camp consists of "Food and lodging, 10 to 25 volunteers. The generally spartan, are work in the camps is provided by the host physical or social in nature. commity. The participants Physical projects might are often housed in a local involve constructing or church, and make their own improving hiking pathways, arrangements to prepare building playgrounds, or meals. Participants are agricultural work. Social responsible for paying their projects might include own travel costs to and assisting in recreational frcm the workcamp site.‘ projects for children in Canadian volunteers are poor urban areas or working advised to obtain Inter—

West Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Czechos— lovakia, Hungary, and

Introducing Backpack-tracking.

E ver noticed how one way of travelling is getting more and more popular these days? The train, that is. The VIA train. And why do young people love the train? Is it the low fares? The view from the windows? The room to relax? Is it the spirit of togetherness that peo- ple on a train seem to have? A IA train is all of these things. So, next time, come travel with ‘ us. For a day trip, a week. . . or. when you've got a Canrailpass,

up to a whole month of unlimited

train travel. Ask about Can- rail ass at your Travel Agent. or IA.

in institutions for handi- national student cards capped children. Many camps (where applicable) if they are a canbination of the two are travelling overseas. such as painting and Since group discounts redecorating the apartments may be available, volunteers of older people or restoring are advised to contact the

youth centres. p sicall Canadian Universities handicapped peoplgycan y Travel Serv1ce for thie participate in all but the travel needs. An admin-

most strenous h sical iStration fee Of $75" is p Y payable to CBIE at the

labour camps. . No special . . I skills are required of time 01: application. volunteers.

For more information contact: Canadian Bureau for International Education 141 Laurier Ave. W. Suite 809, Ottawa, Ontario.

Most camps are three weeks in length, some may last four. Camps are held June through October, although the majority are in July and August. Participants must be at

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