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  Poland

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: You'll begin your adventure in Krakow, with 2 days of orientation before heading to camp located in or very near the Tatra mountains. Once there, you'll join trained Polish counselors who also work and live at the site. Facilities will be simple but adequate: you'll live in summer resort-type housing (not tents) with meals served cafeteria-style.

The camp operates July through August, with 4 two-week sessions in all. There will be approximately 20 children in each session, divided by age into 2 groups. ELI is looking to place two volunteers per session - you can sign up for just one two-week session, or the entire two months: it's up to you.

Qualifications / Skills Needed: English fluency.

Language: English

Cost in US$: $560

Cost Includes: Cost Includes: Airport Pickup, 2 nights lodging in Krakow, tour of Krakow, transportation to and from summer camp, all meals and lodging during camp.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer Projects: English teaching, recreation, youth and youth development

Typical Volunteer: There is no typical ELI volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. ELI has placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic, and inquisitive.

Age Range: 18 and up

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals.

Participants Travel to Poland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

ELI-Experiential Learning International's Mission Statement: ELI's full name, Experiential Learning International, reflects our philosophy. We believe that the most compelling life lessons come through experience, and that international experiences are among the most profound influences on our sense of self and our view of the world. ELI facilitates flexible international learning programs for independent travelers by partnering with local organizations to give participants the opportunity to experience and contribute to sustainable ongoing local projects throughout the world.

Year Founded: 2001