Short-term (2 to 4 weeks) "family camp" project in Germany

The goal of the Permahof, volunteers camp location, is to conduct agriculture in a family environment, which embodies nature and maintains it for future generations. Its priorities are to make agriculture tangible and to build meeting places so that the Permahof can be used as an attraction for youth from the city and other guests from the surrounding area. The Permahof works with other institutions and schools, the environmental education program University in Green and the areas national park. This camp is a family camp (parents or grandparents with their child or grandchild), in which the child should be at least 8 years old and be cared for by the adults at all times; they may also work at volunteers side. Playground equipment needs to be improved, and a children's research station will be created, in which children will learn about the weather, environment, and alternative energy in creative, child-friendly ways.

The Permahof lies on the edge of the Sachsische Schweiz National Park. The surrounding area is beautiful, where one can live pure nature. It is not far to Dresden and to the smaller city of Pirna for side excursions. It is also possible to take trips across the Czech border.

Volunteer will sleep in teepees or yurts on the Permahof. Sanitary facilities, a kitchen and a refrigerator are available. Bring a sleeping bag, crash mat and travel pillow.

Hohburkersdorf, Hohnstein; Sachsen. ca. 45 km east of Dresden.

This is a family camp and adults must have at least a basic knowledge of either English or German. For Parents or Grandparents with children aged over 5 years old.

€70(EUR) per person, payable on arrival. For children under 5 there is no fee.